Independent, industry-led, not-for-profit organization responsible for working with local partners to enhance and grow our region's tourism products/marketing.
After much deliberation, we have decided to close our X account and focus our corporate communications on Linkedin at Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association and leisure marketing on Instagram @heartofontario. Follow us on these accounts and thank you for your support!
Attention HHBRTA Operators,
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is providing the opportunity for tourist attractions to feature their unique tourism business at the upcoming Ontario SUMMIT event through providing a centerpiece at the Awards GALA dinner.
Join us at the premiere tourism industry event of the year, Ontario Tourism Summit, for the first time ever in Mississauga! This year's summit focuses on knowledge, learning and building confidence in Ontario's tourism sector.
Don't miss out on two days of connecting with industry professionals, learning from experts, and gaining strategies to thrive in the new normal.
Register now at https://t.co/BAbaaWB1pd to take advantage of limited Advanced Rate!
#OTS23
#OntarioTourismSummit
#visitmississauga
@citymississauga
Tourism businesses can be a top choice for talented people with job security and better employment standards. Our 60-min workshop helps you develop a winning wage strategy to keep great staff onboard.
Register now at https://t.co/1kaWq0O96c
Sharing this complementary webinar hosted by @TIAOtweets taking place May 3 @ 12PM EDT. See more about the session and register here: https://t.co/2vk8uOVMEL #tourism#BusinessDevelopment#OttFestBiz
Say goodbye to traffic jams, insurance costs, parking fees & high gas prices! E-bikes, the eco-friendly & fun way to get around town! Test drive one today at Hamilton Electric Bikes, the region’s largest & most knowledgeable ebike specialty shop #hamiltonelectricbikes#ebikes#Go
We’ve had some time to digest last week’s Federal Budget release and policy announcements and, in short, it was a very good week for the tourism industry.
We were pleased to see the federal government adopt many of our recommendations put forward in our Federal Tourism Growth Strategy submission and 2022 State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report.
Read TIAO's analysis of the 2023 Federal Budget👇
https://t.co/lfIBkdZPM9
The Ontario government is launching the Experience Ontario 2023 program for festivals and events taking place between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
Read TIAO's article to learn more about the eligibility criteria and the application process;
https://t.co/cYSr7HLJCT
We are seeking your input, including strength, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities, and what makes our region a great place for visitors and residents alike, to inform our 3-year Tourism Strategic Plan.
Please complete and share the short survey.
https://t.co/A0vZMZiAQG
Min. Tassi celebrated the resilience of the #SWOnt tourism sector at this week’s Southern Ontario Tourism Conference! With support from @SWOTourism, @HHBTourism and all regional tourism organizations, the future of the sector is bright in southern Ontario. #soconf23
Hamilton's @Flyyhm is a Canadian leader in goods movement, which plays an enormous role in our local economy. Thanks to our federal partners, Minister @OmarAlghabra, Minister @FilomenaTassi, today's investments mean more good-paying jobs in #HamOnt.
🔗https://t.co/z7zuFRoyJn
The federal Cabinet Retreat is in #HamOnt over the the next few days! We will be discussing our government's priorities: improving our healthcare system, creating jobs, driving economic growth & productivity, creating affordable housing & increasing affordability for Canadians.
Tourism is an important economic driver for municipalities across #Ontario.
At #ROMA2023, I sat down with @TIAOtweets to discuss the progress we’ve made in the recovery of #ONtourism, what we’ve done to support the sector, & the work we have ahead of us.
Today, the Hon. @OmarAlghabra & the Hon. @FilomenaTassi announced an investment of $23.4m to support a Gateway Expansion & Sustainability Project @flyyhm to strengthen & rehabilitate key airport infrastructure & critical assets over the next 2 years 🛫👏 https://t.co/cUL2yG4B7b
Today, Minister Tassi announced nearly $7.5 million for 31 community and tourism projects to revitalize tourism and drive economic growth in #Hamilton, #Halton, #HaldimandNorfolk, #Brant and the surrounding area.
News Release: https://t.co/6M5uNmGJgm
Hamilton tourism and community groups were the big winners from a $7.5-million funding announcement by the federal government in Dundas Jan. 9 that involves 31 organizations within the Golden Horseshoe. #HamOnt#Dundas#tourism
https://t.co/aHHgPk9260