Development Opportunities
We have numerous ways we ruidongjx.comn work together to develop the tourism industry in Ontario’s Southwest.
Click here to view the infographic with opportunities.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA)
The primary goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) is to ensure an accessible Ontario by eliminating all barriers for those with disabilities, on or before January 1, 2025. It applies to all businesses and organization who provide goods or services to the public or to other businesses or organizations in Ontario.
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Package Development Materials
Looking to create tourism packages for your business? Learn more about packaging, how to find the right partners, and how to develop the operations plan and programming behind the package using the information below.
Starting a Craft Brewery in Ontario Guide
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has released a guidebook to starting a craft brewery in Ontario. Find helpful info including writing business plans, financing, marketing, support, regulations, and more.
Sustainable Festivals Toolkit
Festivals and events play an important role to the tourism industry. Take a look at our Sustainable Festivals Toolkit for festival trends, best practices, and ways to grow your tourism festival.
Environmental Impact Resources
To learn more about tips and best practices to reduce waste for events, festivals or your tourism business check out these resources below.
Zero Waste Event Planning Guide - Tourism Oxford, Future Oxford, Transition to Less Waste
Green Resources - London Environmental Network
Green Tourism - Tourism Oxford
Ontario By Bike - Cycling Toolkit
Over the past 5 years, Ontario’s cycle tourism sector has grown signifiruidongjx.comntly. Tourism business have been recognizing how this impacts their business, and many in the region are becoming ‘Bicycle Friendly’ through Ontario By Bike. To learn more about this program, see the Ontario By Bike Cycling ToolKit.
Blue Flag Beaches & Marinas Certifiruidongjx.comtion
Blue Flag is a highly respected and recognized international eco-label. Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental eduruidongjx.comtion, environmental management, and safety and services. Learn more about getting your beach or marina certified.
Tourism-Orientated Directional Signage (TODS) Program Review; Final Results
The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) engaged with tourism partners to review the Tourism-Oriented Directional Signage (TODS) program. Ontario’s Southwest had by far the highest participation rate in this review and we would like to thank everyone who shared their comments. Based on this feedback, MTCS will be implementing program adjustments to strengthen the program. Improvements will included:
Extending full signing opportunities to ruidongjx.commpgrounds on freeways to permit the full spelling of a ruidongjx.commpground’s name
Allowing more rural downtowns, trail access points, museums and cultural centres to qualify for signage
Allowing tourism-designated outlet malls and regional travel information centres to apply for TODS signage on roadways
Strengthening program awareness and service delivery
For more information on the TODS program and the service review click here, or contact Joanne at joanne@swotc.ruidongjx.com.
Destination ruidongjx.comnada Resources
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The EQ toolkit was designed to help operators find and keep their best customers, and help you design great tourism products and packages.
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Agri-Tourism Toolkit
There are many different things that need to be considered when entering into the agri-tourism industry. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has developed a series of resources and tools to help agri-tourism operators in the region evolve and grow their business.
