I've always said, the saying should be: 'May showers bring June flowers'! Looking forward to sunnier days ahead. Luckily they're calling for some sun with temperatures the high teens this weekend! Hands up if you're headed to the first Farmers' Market of the season on Saturday! Our rookie Mobile Ambassadors will be out at the market absorbing info and learning from some of Brockville Tourism operators starting this weekend!

Brockville Tourism will be present at Fanaticcon on Sunday at St. Lawrence College helping to direct visitors to the convention to additional things to do within the city.

We will also have a booth at Gananque's Outdoors Show next weekend! If you have any new 2023 promo material and would like for us to bring it to the show with us please send me a note before noon on next Wednesday May 10th and we'll arrange for drop off or pick up!

Don't forget our main brochure swap is May 23rd! Spaces are filling fast! Pre-registration is required. Hope you can make it!

Destination Ontario Features: Solo Traveller, Waterfront Patios, Food Festivals

The Brockville Tourism team continually submits content ideas to Destination Ontario to include on their website, social media, and blogs based on the DO themes. Brockville is currently featured in the following articles:

• Trip Ideas for Solo Travellers featuring DIVE Brockville
• Best Summer Patios with Waterfront Views featuring Fat Les Waterfront Patio
• Summer Food Festivals featuring Ribfest and Poutine Feast

You're Invited to the RTO 9 AGM

Ontario Trillium Fund: Funding Available

Apply for a Capital grant to help your non-profit organization facilities. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space, or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, Capital grants support projects that will have a positive impact in your community.

Deadline to apply is June 14, 2023.

Please note: I am happy to sign a letter of support for tourism related funding opportunities. Please submit your requests to me no later than one week prior to each deadline to allow time for review and sign off.

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: Repurpose Old Content

Feel like you're running out of social media ideas? Repurpose content you've already shared!

If you shared a beautiful photo, add it to a photo slideshow. Shared a video of your menu, share a photo instead this time.

Only a small portion of your audience sees every post you share so don't be afraid to post the information again!