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The 1000 Islands International Tourism Council will again offer distribution services at Interstate 81 Rest Areas in Jefferson County, south of the international border. The Rest Areas are located along the northbound highway between exits 49 and 50N – just south of the Alexandria Bay and Clayton exits – and the southbound highway between exits […]

Deadline: November 10th The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. Successful applicants can receive up to 20% of their 2020-21 qualifying revenues losses or an amount based on their salary/wage expenditures in 2019Eligible businesses […]

The province has confirmed that the $100 million Ontario Tourism Recovery Program, previously announced in the spring budget, will launch in mid-October. The Tourism Recovery Program will support for-profit tourism businesses in the attraction, accommodation, and leisure travel sectors that help drive employment and visitors to their regions. Eligible businesses include hotels, inns, resorts, boat […]

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) delivers programs and services to support innovation and economic growth in Southern Ontario. FedDev recognizes the significant decline in tourism activity for many tourism dependent communities as a result of the COVID – 19 pandemic and wishes to help offset the high costs incurred by tourism-oriented […]

South Eastern Ontario Consumer Research – Findings & Insight Join us for a presentation and moderated discussion on consumer demand for South Eastern Ontario vacation experiences and market profiles based on Twenty31’s latest consumer research study. The session includes a presentation of findings and a Q and A session to allow participants to learn, share […]

A few hours ago, the 2021 Ontario budget was announced by Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. TIAO was pleased to see critical tourism specific support included. TIAO is pleased that the government has taken on many of our key recommendations and put forward a series of programs that will help the tourism industry survive and thrive when the pandemic is […]

RTO 9 – South Eastern Ontario has partnered with Attractions Ontario this year to help educate the local market and the rest of province on all Region 9 has to offer locals and visiting friends and relatives. RTO 9 – South Eastern Ontario has purchased a 2-page spread that will amplify all of our partner […]