RTO 9 has an exciting lineup of speakers and panelists at this year’s event! As the Ontario tourism industry begins its recovery, we’re looking into local tourism and how operators have reimagined their offerings to weather the storm and come out the other side stronger than ever. The Honourable Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Neil Lumsden, will be joining us with greetings from the Ministry and a fireside chat. Listen in on panel discussions on Agritourism, Rural vs. Metropolitan Tourism, and the future of green tourism through Sustainable Tourism practices.
Hear from keynote speaker, Paul Pepe as he shares his experience working in Ontario tourism and the cruising industry. Included in the day are presentations from the Culinary Tourism Alliance, sharing insight into the visitor hunger for unique culinary experiences, and the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network.
Celebrate our amazing local producers by visiting the always popular Maker’s Market to sample and purchase one-of-a-kind products from around the region, available throughout the day starting at 8:30 AM.
Lunch will be provided. Please reach out to Meg Dabros at mdabros@region9tourism.ca for any dietary considerations. Tickets for this event are non-refundable. If you have any questions prior to purchasing a ticket or have extenuating circumstances, please contact Meg at RTO 9.
Celebrate our amazing local producers by visiting the always popular Maker’s Market to sample and purchase one-of-a-kind products from around the region, available throughout the day starting at 8:30 AM.
Happy Popcorn
The Happy Popcorn Co. is a family-run, sweet tooth lovers’ delight! Located in the heart of downtown Cornwall, Ontario, our popular poppings are full of nose tingling nostalgia.
CocoaBistro
Delight in every bite. CocoaBistro chocolate is the product of a labour-intensive process and lots of love that transforms chocolate into an experience. Treats are fashioned with high quality chocolate to create a luxurious gift.
Haymakers Coffee Co.
A small-batch coffee roaster of micro-lot coffees on Wolfe Island, ON. They are a family-run roastery, inspired every day by the beauty of our island and by the rad humans of our eclectic community.
Kinsip Distillers
Kinsip is rooted in an appreciation of family and the fulfillment found in building community. We craft products together that reflect and accentuate the quality of the moment. Life is worthy of celebrating the small moments, as well as the grand.
Fauxmagerie Zengarry
Dairy free and vegan, our cashew cheese is lovingly prepared in small batches. The result: a rich and delicious plant-based cheese that’s good for you and the environment!
W.C. Creatives
A modern twist of Indigenous jewelry, crafts, fashions and Dreamcatchers. With a great passion for creativity and exploring new boundaries, W.C. offers original and one of a kind pieces.
RTO 9 is a regional tourism organization that is funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming. We actively promote tourism for the South Eastern Ontario region and work to support and grow the industry through product development initiatives. Our mission is to Develop results driven marketing and product initiatives to achieve the highest growth of tourism visitation revenues and investment amongst Ontario’s tourism regions.