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RTO 9, Regional Tourism Organization for South Eastern Ontario, is proud to announce the recipients...
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By LAURIE WEIR Have you ever wondered how blending sustainable Indigenous traditions with AI technology...
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27 organizations expand experiences and attract more visitors with Government of Canada support See a...
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RTO 9, Regional Tourism Organization for South Eastern Ontario, is proud to announce the recipients...
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It’s essential for businesses to take steps towards creating a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless...
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In collaboration with Destination Northern Ontario (DNO), Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO), and the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC), Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO 9) representing South Eastern Ontario has partnered to expand Tourism SkillsNet North (TSNN) – an initiative designed to identify workforce labour gaps and match job seekers with available job opportunities within the tourism sector in Northern Ontario.
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RTO 9 once again was pleased to implement a funding program developed to help start,...
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We’re thrilled to announce that we have won ⅗ nominations from the TIAO Ontario Resiliency...
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As COVID-19 entry requirements lift later this week, tourism organizations on both sides of the border are applauding the Government of Canada’s decision to remove travel restrictions including testing, proof of vaccination status, quarantine and isolation planning.
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To address workforce shortages, RTO 9 embarked on a series of Workforce Development initiatives with...
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RTO 9 is pleased to announce that we will be partnering with 14 tourism operators...
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If you’re a tourism business within RTO9, your first point of contact is with your...
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RTO stands for Regional Tourism Organization. RTO’s are independent, not-for-profit, industry led organizations governed by...
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RTO 9 is pleased to announce that we have awarded over 15 tourism operators with...
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(Kingston, Ontario)- May 4, 2022 – Cyclists can find over 1,550 Ontario businesses certified as...
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We are excited to share the collective accomplishments we have made for Q4 (January 1st...
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In late 2021, RTO 9 partnered with VIA Rail and Canadian tourism company Landsby to...
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RTO 9 has been collaborating with the Kingston Film Office on a Regional Expansion &...
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If you are a business owner, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sector, the struggle...
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We are pleased to announce that we have awarded over 45k from our Partnership Fund...
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Each year, RTO 9 works with a selected group of tourism operators in a Partnership...
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We are excited to share the collective accomplishments we have made for Q3 (October 1st...
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Initiative encourages locals and visitors alike to explore all that South Eastern Ontario has to offer through...
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Congratulations to all South Eastern Ontario recipients of the 2021 Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award. The best of the best in Ontario tourism were celebrated at the annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa. This year's summit was about RESPECT, COLLABORATION, and REBUILDING our future.
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RTO 9 works closely with tourism-related business owners across South Eastern Ontario in the development...
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We are excited to share the collective accomplishments we have made for Q2 (July 1st-September...
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We all have amazing stories to tell and know that travel-related storytelling, in all its...
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The program is now closed to applications and is fully subscribed. We’d like to thank...
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We are thrilled to share some recent media coverage as a result of pitching and...
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2021 Reconnect Festival and Event program recipients announced The Ontario government is providing $43 million...
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We are excited to share the collective accomplishments we have made for Q1 (April 1st-June...
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South Eastern Ontario’s RTO 9 awards $215k to local tourism businesses in the region in...
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South Eastern Ontario’s small ship tour boat operators launch their summer/fall season on Ontario’s waterways 1000...
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New program joins existing digital program in helping members with marketing initiatives Drive for Excellence Program...
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New consumer research outlines high demand for culinary and adventure-based trips Kingston, ON – (June...
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Bonnie, Executive Director613.329.2753bruddock@region9tourism.ca 1.Fun fact: I was a sparks leader when my girls were young.2.Career...
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RTO-9 distributed $500,000 in non-repayable grants to select counties Kingston, ON – (May 28, 2021)...
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We are thrilled to share some recent media coverage as a result of pitching and...
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Ready to share ideas? Looking for inspiration as you prepare for tourism in 2021? If...
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The Safe Travels Stamp is an internationally recognized stamp to show that your business has...
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If you’ve always been curious about using Shopify for your business, this series of webinars...
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As Canadian businesses continue to navigate through the pandemic and the changes in consumer needs,...
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“A FAM trip is a huge investment of time, money and personnel. Make sure that...
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RTO9 awards an additional $60,000 to local tourism businesses in the region Kingston, ON –...
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South Eastern Ontario region features dozens of restaurants on program’s road map as part of...
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We’re officially less than 10 days away from this year’s Tourism Summit! This year, we...
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Each year, RTO 9 works with a selected group of tourism operators in a Partnership...
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KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 4, 2020 – RTO 9, the leading strategic partner for tourism in...
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South Eastern Ontario’s tour boat operators are once again welcoming visitors for summer and fall...
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KINGSTON, ON, JULY 27, 2020 – RTO 9, the leading strategic partner to sustainably develop...
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Influencer: the term that we have all heard of, but may not necessarily understand. Let...
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We know that tourism operators and/or businesses can benefit from the use of social media...
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The 2020/2021 Partnership Fund application process is now closed. All applications must be received no later...
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Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site Website Awarded Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO9) is thrilled...
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KINGSTON, ON – DECEMBER 3, 2018: RTO 9 Launches Research and Insights Hub We are...
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Summer is in full swing and our office has been buzzing with activity. Our team...
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The Great Waterway is a regional tourism organization (RTO 9) that was established in 2010...
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