Note that RTO7’s offer of the Partnership Program for 2019/20 is contingent upon Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport approval of RTO7’s business plan.
 
RTO7 is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2019/20 Partnership Programs. Applications are reviewed and funds allocated on a “first come first served basis” so it’s recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  
 
2019/2020 Programs:
Partnership

• Tourism Wayfinding (& Cycle) Signage
• Digital Advertising
• Video Production/Image Production
• Image/Video Advertising
• Experience Development/Consumer Research/Workforce Development
• Storytelling (NEW)
• Web Portal Development
• French Translation Services

For more information on these programs and to access the guidelines and application forms, visit the Partnership Program Page.
 
Implementation Programs

• Experience Implementation Program
• Festival Implementation Program
• Tourism Implementation Program

For more information on these programs and to access the guidelines and application forms, click on the links in the list above.
 

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Festivals & Events Listings Wanted!
Have you listed your tourism festivals and events on BruceGreySimcoe.com?  If not, why not?  In our 2018 Spring/Summer/Fall digital campaign, the campaigns promoting our Festivals & Events scored among the highest of our campaigns with 2,343,564 impressions, 43,430 clicks and 5,137 external links (to you, our operators). And, we don’t just stop at summer – these listings are promoted in our winter campaigns too.  If you haven’t added your events, you’re definitely missing out on a major FREE marketing opportunity.  Add your info now by visiting the Submit Your Event page. Questions?  Contact Ginny at ghenry@rto7.ca. 
 

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Reminders for Tourism Operators:
Have you taken advantage of these FREE opportunities to promote and enhance your tourism business or organization?

• Add/update your operator listing on BruceGreySimcoe.com by clicking HERE.
• Add your festivals and community events to the BruceGreySimcoe.com events listing.  See more info under “Festivals & Events Listings Wanted!” above. 
• Add your packages, promotions and special offers to the Promotions page on BruceGreySimcoe.com (operator registration and updated listing required)
• Register on the RTO7 Stakeholder site to access free images, video footage and tourism reports.
• Follow us, like us, tag us on social media – see links below.

Need Help?  Contact Ginny Henry, ghenry@rto7.ca, or Allison Davies, adavies@rto7.ca, have questions or need assistance adding your info.
 

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Upcoming Industry Events:

• March 21^st:  Tourism Mini Conference, 8 am to 12 pm, hosted by Small Business Enterprise Centre in Collingwood.  At Blue Mountain Resort Conference Centre – Register by clicking HERE.  
• March 25^th:  Social Media Marketing Workshop, 6 pm to 8 pm, hosted by Business Enterprise Centre-Grey County.  At West Grey Municipal Office – Register by clicking HERE.  
• March 27^th:  Workplace and Employment Standards, 9 am to 12:30 pm, hosted by Orillia CDC.  At Casino Rama Resort – Register by clicking HERE.

 
For more industry events, check out the RTO7.ca Industry Calendar and the RTO7 Connection Facebook page.  Want to share your event?  Tag us on Facebook or email ghenry@rto7.ca.