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LET IT UNFOLD | The start of a new year is always a busy time, packed with resolutions and re-organization. #TheWinterSeries is designed to make your transition into 2025 a bit more exciting and informed. Here are the #TopFiveReasons why you should get in the game and explore Toronto before we move on to other cities; Reason #5 - Outdoor Adventure -------------------------------- Winter is the best time to bundle up and explore the city. There's way more space on the sidewalk, and a very unique line-of-sight without the canopy of urban forest. Reason #4 - Health & Wellness ------------------------------- #TheWinterSeries gives you a great opportunity to workout with friends and family as you navigate the city scoring points. Make the most of your time, and avoid the seasonal desire to hibernate. Reason #3 - Get Smarter Faster -------------------------------- Our games are designed to enhance your cultural #competency, re-energize your conversations, and inspire new ways of thinking. Reason #2 - Win Great Prizes ------------------------------ Top players in all three games get to pick their own prizes from the treasure chest. Prizes often include travel vouchers and gift cards for the best local restaurants. Reason #1 - Have Fun ----------------------- Our games offer you an engaging self-guided opportunity to discover new people, places, and spaces. The aim is to help you develop a bonafide local perspective and genuine sense-of-belonging. #TheWinterSeries is a collection of three games in Toronto. Each game is a beta version in development by business, research, and tourism students from local colleges and universities. The bells and whistles will come later. Right now, our aim is to become relevant and rewarding. Start 2025 by exploring stories of Toronto's #BlackHistory , #IndigenousHeritage , and #LGBTQIA+ community. Tap Here To Play: https://lnkd.in/g5r57qtU #urban #culture #diversity #travel #tourism #play #games #win #learn #experience #socialcohesion powered by Studio Q Designs Tourism Industry Association of Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab

Missed the 2024 Tourism Day at Queen's Park? Read the key highlights on Hotelier Magazine's article;

Expand Your Talent Pool - Members Post Jobs for Free on TIAO's Board! As a TIAO member, you can post job listings on our board at no cost, gaining visibility with our audience of over 6,000 monthly viewers, connecting you with a highly engaged industry network. Not a TIAO member yet? Discover how a TIAO membership provides the resources, connections, and benefits to drive your tourism organization forward. Learn more today; https://lnkd.in/gnyyVDwX

At Horseshoe Valley Resort, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news: we’re among 10 Ontario snow resorts participating in the transformative GreenStep Certification journey, thanks to the innovative program. A six-week initiative, running from September to November 2024, has empowered us with the tools, expertise and guidance to elevate our environmental stewardship. We’re proud to work towards GreenStep Certification, which aligns with global sustainable tourism standards and strengthens our commitment to preserving the stunning natural beauty that surrounds us. What this means for you: ✔️ Reduced environmental impact ✔️ Enhanced guest experiences through sustainable practices ✔️ Long-term benefits for our community and stakeholders Our dedication to sustainability goes hand-in-hand with our love for the great outdoors and our responsibility to protect it for generations to come. A heartfelt thank you to GreenStep, Ontario Snow Resorts Association and Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) for making this initiative possible and to our fellow resorts for their shared commitment to a greener future. Let’s make this winter season not just memorable but meaningful. ❄️🌍 #Sustainability #GreenStep #HorseshoeValleyResort #SkiOntario #SustainableTourism

Sustainable Tourism Learning Series: Fall 2024 Industry Exchange Highlight🌿 We are happy to to share the resources from our Fall 2024 Industry Exchange, where tourism leaders came together to learn more about sustainability and how to continue making progress in becoming more sustainable. If you joined us, you know how inspiring Dr. Sonya Graci "Operating with Purpose" workshop and presentation was, complemented by valuable insights from Tourism Industry Association of Ontario's Carol D. Greenwood. Watch the full event recording of the exchange and presentation at 📽️https://lnkd.in/gkEAuQps or, explore our white paper of the information gathered with practical insights from our Destination Sustainability Officer Hamid Dwyer at https://lnkd.in/gq5VDdbe And this is just the beginning! Our Sustainable Tourism Learning Series continues throughout 2025 with more resources, training, and opportunities to connect so don't miss out on what's coming next by following our STLS Linktree for all materials - https://lnkd.in/gBRg_wdt - and connect with us on LinkedIn 🔗 for the latest updates. Together, we're creating a more sustainable future for tourism in Hamilton Halton Brant! Videography by Tony Felgueiras

From all of us at TIAO, we wish you a happy holiday season! As we look back upon the past year, we would like to acknowledge the impact of the tourism industry stakeholders, partners and members who help us shape the future of tourism in Ontario. Thank you for yet another great year 🎉 🎇 Please note that our offices will be closed from December 19, 2024 to January 2, 2025.

In this week's Tourism Roundup; 🏛️ TIAO Brings Key Recommendations to Queen’s Park 🏡 Are Cottage Country’s Short Term Bylaws Working? 🌾 Growing Agritourism Act Passes Third and Final Reading 🌍 Immigration Policy Changes And Impact On Tourism 🍽️ Indigenous Culinary Tourism Skode Program 🎓 Workforce Webinar from Tourism HR Canada 💼 Industry Job Board & Event Calendar Read below to find out more!

Thank you, Minister Stan Cho, for hearing the industry and extending the deadline for the Experience Ontario program! Read more about the application process and learn more here; https://lnkd.in/eF7zyFyJ

In this week's Tourism Roundup; 🏛️ TIAO Brings Key Recommendations to Queen’s Park 🏡 Are Cottage Country’s Short Term Bylaws Working? 🌾 Growing Agritourism Act Passes Third and Final Reading 🌍 Immigration Policy Changes And Impact On Tourism 🍽️ Indigenous Culinary Tourism Skode Program 🎓 Workforce Webinar from Tourism HR Canada 💼 Industry Job Board & Event Calendar Read below to find out more!

Hiring a post-secondary student for a co-op or internship can benefit your tourism business--and support incoming talent. Propel offers generous wage subsidies for work-integrated learning placements. Get the support you need while providing valuable experience and hands-on learning. Applications for the winter semester are open now. Find out more at our next webinar, December 19 at 1 P.M. Eastern. Registration: bit.ly/41x93Pq 🔗 #WorkIntegratedLearning #WIL #Coop #Internship #TalentDevelopment