Spring is definitely here! The temperature is creeping up and Brockville Tourism is getting ready for the 2023 Brochure Swap! This year we are hosting the event alongside the magnificent St. Lawrence River at the Tall Ships Landing Marina parking lot. This is an event you do not want to miss! It's your opportunity to share your promotional material and collect from your fellow tourism operators so that we can help spread the word for each other! It's a tailgate party and you're invited! Join us Tuesday May 23rd 8am-12pm.

Christian comes to us with a great arsenal of leadership, customer service, sales, theatre, public and community relations skills. I am confident he will be an exceptional addition to the tourism team! Be on the look out, he begins next week and will be reaching out to various tourism operators on tourism's behalf throughout the season. Welcome Christian!

Experience Ontario 2023: Funding Available

The government is investing $19.5 million in one-time funding through the Experience Ontario 2023 program to provide support to in-person festivals and events with a tourism economic impact to motivate visitors to rediscover Ontario.

Applicants are eligible to apply for a grant of up to 50% of total eligible costs to a maximum of $125,000.

Applications will be measured against program criteria and, as such, there is no guarantee of funding.

IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism – ONTARIO: A Regional Event

This 2.5 day event will bring together thought-leaders, destinations, and operators from across Ontario who are committed to making the tourism industry more sustainable. The programming highlights will include international best practices, invaluable resources, new research in sustainable tourism, and more!

As we head into the busy tourism season, we will be sharing weekly social media tips to help enhance your online presence and appeal to visitors.

Weekly Tip: Make sure your Instagram profile is searchable 

More and more travelers are using social media as a way to find attractions, accommodations, and restaurants. Think about keywords your audience would be using to find your business and make sure these keywords are used in your Instagram Name Field and Bio.