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OPTIS Micro-Credential
Posted on : 2024-12-11
The Ontario Professional Tourism Industry Specialist (OPTIS) Micro-Credential is designed in partnership with the top industry leaders in Ontario tourism for upskilling existing employees within their current job, in addition to supporting the tourism sector to scale up in post-COVID recovery. This micro-credential targets individuals who work for any organization with a mandate to support operators to foster growth in the tourism industry. This includes provincial and federal tourism advisors, municipal staff, economic development officers, destination marketing and sector organization staff, in addition to tourism operators and individuals in management roles within the tourism sector.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
- Recognize the key components and interconnected nature of the tourism industry, specifically within Ontario and Northern Ontario;
- Explain the importance of tourism products including the identification and assessment of product quality;
- Identify marketing fundamentals and key Ontario markets;
- Implement e-marketing/communications strategies, including how to connect with the Ontario tourism marketing strategies;
- Describe the community role and response to the visitor experience including modifying delivery of visitor services and planning for visitor use of community infrastructure;
- With a specific focus on Indigenous, Francophone, LGBTQ+ products and markets, implement a toolkit of equity, diversity, and inclusion-focused tourism practices to ensure people know they are welcome and included;
- Discuss the international sector-specific protocols for customer safety and public health operating protocols established by government (especially with regard to pandemic management) as they relate to risk and liability considerations; and
- Identify and explain tourism products and markets unique to the north, including key networks and organizations that support tourism in the north and sub-regional marketing partners.
The cost is $750.00, and is only six weeks long. The next intake for it is Sept 2025.
Growing Green
Posted on : 2024-12-11
The Growing Green event in early March is looking for additional food vendors. They are especially searching for BBQ partners who don’t mind braving the winter weather outdoors and an indoor vendor specializing in fresh, delicious wraps. If you’re interested, please send an email to info@agro-on.ca as soon as possible!
Experience Ontario
Posted on : 2024-11-28
Experience Ontario 2025 supports in-person festivals or events in Ontario that will: Application Guide for grants that support Festivals an Events 1. Draw tourists and increase visitor spending through innovative programming in partnership with businesses and community partners. 2. Provide job opportunities for Ontarians in the tourism, culture, and entertainment sectors.
OTF Grant Application Deadlines 2025
Posted on : 2024-11-28
- Capital Grant opens February 5th to March 5th.
- Seed Grant opens July 23rd to August 20th.
- Grow Grant opens October 8th to November 5th.
- Youth Opportunities Fund opens November 5th, 2024 to March 12th, 2025.
Canada Summer wage subsidy
Posted on : 2024-11-13
Launches November 18th, 2024.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Posted on : 2024-11-13
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government.
SOIRÉE SAPHIR : Célébrons une décennie d’excellence féminine !
Posted on : 2024-11-13
Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism: A Series for Businesses and Destinations
Posted on : 2024-11-13
Series: January 15, January 22, January 29 & February 5, 2025 | Online
Unlock the potential of your tourism business with the Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism Workshop Series. This four-part virtual series, hosted by GreenStep, and supported by RTO 9, empowers you to develop a tailored sustainability action plan that aligns with global standards. Through interactive and engaging sessions, you’ll gain essential knowledge on sustainability criteria and assessment, create actionable goals, and learn how to effectively communicate your progress.
Participants will walk away with a concrete plan and a deeper understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions. By completing the series, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion and become eligible for optional one-on-one consulting support to refine and implement your strategy. This workshop series is priced at $107.83 for all 4 sessions (incl. fees, $25/session), as it involves lots of participant contribution and effort to be put forth to walk away with an action plan and certification for your business/organization at the end of the series.
Maximum capacity of 30 businesses for the series.
RTO9 French and English Workshops
Posted on : 2024-11-13
The following are some upcoming French and English workshops hosted by RTO9.
Jan 7 Understanding Basic Analytics and Metrics
Become a Board Member
Posted on : 2024-11-13
The EOAN is currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill an open position on our board of directors. If you are an agri-food producer or involved in the food and beverage industry, we invite you to express your interest. The commitment involves attending one board meeting per month, recruiting new producers, participating in events, and engaging in subcommittees and projects. While proficiency in both French and English is ideal, we welcome candidates who may need occasional clarifications.
