Hello Tourism Community,

Hope everyone had a safe and happy return-to-school!

We have been working with influencers in the past few months to reach new audiences on social media and we will be welcoming more in the fall. If you want to learn more about these influencers, check out the details below:

• Jamar McNeil, radio personality from Toronto and freshwater diver, recently visited for a family trip and diving adventure. 
• Anna Ruck, family influencer from Kingston, recently visited with family for a day trip to the Travelling Bricks and Aquatarium
• Saadia Ammad, a family influencer from Ottawa, will be visiting for fall fun later this month
• Mary Marquardt, a style and travel influencer from Ottawa, will be visiting for a romantic fall getaway in October

As mentioned in my last email, the Visitor Centre at 6 Broad Street, will continue to operate 7 days a week till Thanksgiving weekend with slightly shorter hours. Hours will be 10-5 on Saturday and 10-4 every other day.

Wishing everyone a great week! 

Thomas Harder

Welcoming the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community to your Tourism Business

This workshop on Tuesday, September 19 from 9:30am-3pm is free to attend and presented by the CGLCC. It is intended to help businesses learn how to effectively understand, value and serve your 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and customers.

Learn how your business can become more inclusive to one of the world's largest travel markets by considering the needs of both your internal team who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and potential 2SLGBTQIA+ customers. Limited tickets available!

Overcome Seasonality in your Tourism Business

In this article, you will learn strategies to attract customers to overcome seasonality and keep your cash flowing even during the off-season.