National Tourism Week is here!
It’s no secret that tourism is a powerful economic driver in Canada, contributing billions to the economy and employing more than 2.2 million people across the country.
From live music and culinary tourism to accommodations, transportation, and business events, tourism touches every part of how people experience a destination.
This week, we’re highlighting the organizations helping power Canada’s visitor economy, from Ontario.
Follow along all week!
Join us in celebrating National Tourism Week by sharing your stories, experiences, and the impact of tourism in your community.
#NationalTourismWeek #PoweredByTourism #OntarioTourism
Kindness is more than a campaign. A recent act from a good Samaritan reminded me that the best of our city is found in our people. Special thanks to the person in the Green Bay Packers jacket who cared and helped. #LdnOnt#KindessAlwaysWins
TOURISM SUSTAINS EVERY CORNER OF ONTARIO.
Ahead of Ontario’s 2026 Budget, TIAO has delivered a set of pre-budget recommendations to the government - continuing to proactively drive industry priorities forward and build awareness of the positive economic impact of tourism for the province.
📘 TIAO’s Pre-Budget 2026 recommendations are grounded in the Forward Motion Strategic Playbook for Ontario’s Tourism Industry (2025–2030) and focus on six integrated objectives:
✈️ Attracting more visitors and spending
🚆 Expanding transportation and access
👥 Strengthening workforce resilience
🗺️ Facilitating product development and capacity investment
🌱 Advancing practical sustainability
🤝 Fostering collaboration and leadership across Ontario’s tourism ecosystem
Collectively, these priorities support clear long-term outcomes, including growing visitor spending by 4% annually to $38.1 billion by 2030, creating 35,000 net new jobs, and generating an additional $1.5 billion in annual tax revenues.
🔗 Read the full Pre-Budget 2026 submission here: https://t.co/8XDgYIy4TJ
When travellers arrive in London, they pass through our “arrivals hallway”, a space we creatively use to welcome people to YXU. Now, in collaboration with @tourism_london, it’s become even more. “YXU Welcomes You” to our beautiful city! #ldnont#tourismlondon#airport#flyyxu
Hey @BrentLaleCTV@CTVLondon thank you for highlighting local sport in the new ‘Tee Up’ segment! This content is important in highlighting local talent and grassroots success. #HolyDoodle#LdnOnt
The road to Beijing and Los Angeles will run through London, Ontario, as the the 2027 Canadian Track & Field Trials and the 2028 Bell Track & Field Trials will come to London.
DETAILS: https://t.co/BMUDKnNUFf
A massively important announcement for our city today. Thank you to our local athletes, partners and volunteers who helped us with this bid. It’s an honour to host you @AthleticsCanada !
#LdnOnt#WesternUniversity#SportTourism
The road to Beijing and Los Angeles will run through London, Ontario, as the the 2027 Canadian Track & Field Trials and the 2028 Bell Track & Field Trials will come to London.
DETAILS: https://t.co/BMUDKnNUFf
Our government is working to maximize the economic impact of sport tourism by helping bring world-class competitions to communities across Ontario.
Apply today for our Sport Hosting Program!
🔗 | https://t.co/PJiPR7mxR8
Huge news! Under the leadership of @fordnation and @NeilLumsdenMPP, our government is investing $958,965 through the Ontario Sport Hosting program to help bring the 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championship to London!
🔗: https://t.co/yXNS4eWZKS
London has a proud history of hosting world-class sporting events, and we are thrilled to welcome the Grand Slam of Curling to our city for the first time.
This event will bring together the world’s best curlers and passionate fans, creating an unforgettable experience while showcasing London as a premier destination for sports and entertainment. We look forward to celebrating the skill, strategy, and excitement of curling right here in the Forest City.
🎥Tonight, the @LondonKnights honored the 20th anniversary of their 2005 Memorial Cup championship with a special ceremonial puck drop, celebrating a historic moment in franchise history! 🏆⚔️
#OHL | @CHLHockey