Tourism Industry in the News
*Bold text indicate TIAO mentions.
JUNE 2013
Pelee Island Winery welcomes travel information centre
The Windsor Star, June 19
Alice Munro and Paul Savoie win Ontario's Trillium Book Awards
CTV News, June 18
Ottawa craft beer breweries fuel Ontario boom
CBC News, June 18
Stakeholders not happy with recommendations
Chatham Daily News, June 17
Salmon Run Tour in Owen Sound
Bayshore Broadcasting, June 15
Toronto seeks Canadian bid to host world youth track and field championships in 2017
insidetoronto.com, June 14
Ontario Commemorates the War of 1812 Bicentennial
Ontario Newsroom, June 14
Craft Brewing Industry is Hopping in Ontario
Ontario Newsroom, June 14
New bus service takes car-less campers to Algonquin Park
Ottawa Citizen, June 14
Lansdowne Park being eyed for a Comedy Hall of Fame
Ottawa Citizen, June 14
Tourism officials cautiously optimistic about return of U.S. visitors
Sault Star, June 13
Toronto music campaign launched at NXNE: 4479 Toronto - where music meets world
Canada Newswire, June 13
Ontario Craft Beer week just in time for Father's Day
The Toronto Star, June 13
Local Tory opposes budget bill
Kenora Online, June 12
Who makes the best buttertart in Ontario?
simcoe.com, June 12
Taste and tour Middlesex conference held
The Strathroy Age Dispatch, June 11
Historic Sault site getting revamped
Northern Ontario Business, June 11
Heritage conference an outstanding success
simcoe.com, June 11
Niagara will be rocking this summer
St. Catharines Standard, June 11
Pave the way for cycling tourism, Manitoulin group says
CBC News, June 10
Niagara's festival scene has strength in numbers
St. Catharines Standard, June 10
City official expects great tourism year (with video)
The Windsor Star, June 10
Bring-your-own-wine a bust in Ontario
Toronto Star, June 7
June is Bike Month in Durham Region
Durham Region, June 7
GTHA AGM Highlights Stronger Economy
Hotelier Magazine, June 6
WestJet eyes Toronto island airport
Toronto Star, June 6
Parasports, senior games leave modest financial legacy
Cottage Country Now, June 6
Take a backyard trip, as a tourist
Simcoe.com, June 6
More than $23 billion generated annually by tourism in Ontario
The Barrie Examiner, June 4
A Look Inside Toronto's New Aquarium
Toronto Standard, June 4
Metro Toronto Convention Centre completes first hybrid event
Exhibit City News, June 4
Niagara-on-the-Lake area: Winery tour by Segway scooter
The Toronto Star, June 3
Niagara's Garden Trail an Ontario tourist treasure trove
Toronto Star, June 3
Manitoba, Ontario defend millions spent on UNESCO bid
CBC News, June 3
MAY 2013
MPP fears fish limit changes may hurt regional tourism
TB News Watch, May 31
Sport Tourism Strategy and New Tourism Website Launch Opportunities to Discover More of Mississauga
Mississauga News Room, May 31
Ontario's Craft Beer Culture is a Collaboration Nation
Huffington Post Canada, May 31
Fishing lodge owners say new limits are 'anti-American'
CBC News, May 30
Via Rail first-quarter profit triples to $11.5 million after service cuts
Toronto Star, May 30
Cyclists peddle new Greenbelt bike route
Toronto Star, May 28
Treasure hunting sport becoming a lucrative way for businesses to 'cache' in
CTV News, May 27
'Secret Beach' not so secret anymore
CBC News, May 27
Brock set to host Canada’s first global wine business conference
Bullet News Niagara, May 26
Huron and Perth Gardens Open to the Public
Blackburn News, May 25
Thousand Islands National Park - A dynamic new name and exciting new possibilities
Canada Newswire, May 25
Numbers paint rosier picture for Northern Ontario
The Sudbury Star, May 24
New tourism group formed to market Niagara’s ‘south coast’ communities
Bullet News Niagara, May 24
Summer Wine Tourism in Ontario
WireService, May 23
Mayors look to premier, PM to lead
York Region, May 23
Festival celebrates all things Group of Seven
Northern Life, May 23
The Best Canadian Travel Instagram Accounts
The Huffington Post Canada, May 23
Smith on the case
Cottage Country Now, May 23
Grant boosts kayak festival
The Daily Press (Timmins), May 23
Ontario Restaurants to be Recognized for Commitment to Local Food
Northumberland News, May 23
2014 Ontario ParaSport Games awarded to Northumberland County
Northumberland News, May 22
Cobourg launches Passport to Culture
Northumberland Today, May 22
Via Rail adopts airline pricing model
The Toronto Star, May 22
Woodbine hopes fade with loss of casino
Mississauga.com, May 22
Kenora council watching tourism budget
Kenora Online, May 22
Northumberland's heritage sites to open doors June 1-2
Northumberland News, May 22
Heritage district proposed for downtown Whitby
Durham Region, May 22
Toronto Council Vetoes New Casino After Mayor Plan Change
Bloomberg, May 21
Plan now for family summer vacation
CANOE Travel, May 21
2013 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival gears up for summer celebration
The Toronto Star, May 21
Open house on service review
Chatham Daily News, May 21
Hidden gems: Off the beaten path in Niagara
Welland Tribune, May 21
Shaw Festival turning a profit after years of red ink
WBFO 88.7, May 20
Economic downturn leading theme at conference
Northumberland Today, May 20
Tourism: Niagara's economic backbone
Niagara Falls Review, May 20
7 provincial parks closed due to Ontario MNR budget cuts
CBC News, May 20
Local News: New Tourism Program Will Encourage Visitors To Explore More Of Cobourg
Northumberland View, May 19
Music tourism music to our ears (opinion)
The Record, May 18
How Can Canada Attract More International Tourists?
The Huffington Post Canada, May 17
Thunder Bay's Gateway in Minnesota closing down
CBC News, May 17
Sports strategy designed to boost Mississauga tourism
Mississauga.com, May 17
Top Five Industries Thriving In Canada
Business Review Canada, May 17
Thunder Bay area tourism pinched by unpredictable weather
CBC News, May 16
Boaters get 3-year reprieve on canal fee hike
CBC News, May 15
Summer getaways: Popular festivals outside of Toronto
CTV News, May 15
New Ontario Resort Directory and Tourism Website Just Launched
Digital Journal, May 15
Huron CofC Launches New Campaign
Blackburn News, May 14
Allowing private liquor stores to Ontario’s mix could add $1B, says B.C. industry spokesperson
Toronto Star, May 9
ASSOCIATIONS: Assessing the impact on Ottawa’s economy
Ottawa Business Journal, May 9
Kincardine Tourism Debate
Blackburn News, May 9
Networking needed to boost tourism: speaker
Fort Frances Times, May 8
Owen Sound Salmon Run Eco Tour Planned
Blackburn News, May 8
Plan to grow Grand River tourism hits rough water
Brantford Expositor, May 8
Roselawn Centre has been badly underutilized (opinion)
Welland Tribune, May 7
Heritage Thorold tells Wynne present system not working
Niagara this Week, May 7
TOURISM: February stats show decline in border crossings to and from U.S.
Bullet News Niagara, May 7
Heat wave sears Canada's tulip festival
The Tico Times, May 7
Canadian Tourism Commission releases 2012 Annual Report
Canadian Tourism Commission, May 6
Toronto casino: Woodbine Entertainment fears gambling resort in neighbouring 905
Toronto Star, May 6
Stage West Dinner Theatre in Mississauga to close after 27 years
Toronto Star, May 6
High Park cherry trees in full bloom
CBC News, May 6
Toronto's matter of convention
The Globe and Mail, May 4
Innovative aerial footage takes Tourism Partnership of Niagara's 2013 marketing campaign sky high
The Wall Street Journal, May 2
APRIL 2013
Approving single sports betting called 'a national issue'
CBC News, April 30
Local officials concerned about proposed structures in the St. Clair River
Sarnia Observer, April 30
Tourism officials expect big year
Chatham Daily News, April 29
Ontario grants support arts, sports
simcoe.com, April 29
Ontario Heritage Trust commemorates the Battle of York at Parliament interpretive centre
Canada Newswire, April 28
50 years ago today the Ontario Arts Council was born
Canada Newswire, April 26
Manitoulin Island businesses press federal government to fix ferry docs
canada.com, April 26
Chi-Cheemaun delay bad for tourism, minister says
CBC News, April 25
Porter warns that time is short, offers to fund airport jet study
The Globe and Mail, April 25
Still Hot after 20 years
Realscreen, April 24
Kincardine Tourism Operators Prepare for Future
Blackburn News, April 23
Rob Ford wants city to look at Porter expansion plan
Toronto Star, April 23
Online Toronto maps project puts the history of familiar streets a click away
Toronto Star, April 23
Workshops promote sports tourism
Welland Tribune, April 22
Millions in repairs needed after floods trigger states of emergency in Ontario's cottage country
National Post, April 22
Canada is a hit with Chinese tourists, as Americans stay home
The Globe and Mail, April 18
Economic development in Northumberland through technology, talent and tolerance
Northumberland News, April 17
How Canada Can Attract More Chinese Travellers
The Huffington Post, April 16
TOURISM: GO Trains will be back for another tourist season, province announces
Bullet News Niagara, April 12
Bus program connects travellers to N. Ont parks
CBC News, April 11
New Canada/U.S. council will tackle problems of Great Lakes (opinion/commentary)
Toronto Star, April 11
On the foodie trail in Ontario
canoe.ca, April 10
Celebrate Ontario awards $300,000 to St. Lawrence Parks Commission events
The Morrisburg Leader, April 10
Bingemans president wants city to OK casino
Metroland News Service, April 10
Government of Canada invests in safety at Windsor International Airport
Canadian Skies, April 10
Porter Airlines wants to extend Toronto island airport runways
Toronto Star, April 10
Trillium grants Clearview big money
Simcoe Country, April 9
OCC to auction off naming rights
Ottawa Business Journal, April 8
Wynne asks businesses to help sell Hamilton-Toronto transit project
The Canadian Press, April 8
Toronto casino: City needs final plan approval and at least $100M a year, report says
Toronto Star, April 8
Pembroke seeking grant money to spruce up downtown
The Daily Observer, April 5
Elite Chefs Coming to Toronto for Culinary Event
Huffington Post, April 4
Province grants over $2.4-million for 14 Ottawa festivals
CFRA News Talk Radio, April 4
Royal Ontario Museum’s c5 Restaurant Lounge to close
The Toronto Star, April 3
Area wineries ready for big season
The Windsor Star, April 3
Toronto casino plan runs into more opposition
Bullet News Niagara, April 3
MARCH 2013
Notorious Kingston Penitentiary to become tourist attraction?
Canoe.ca, March 29
Tourism gets shot in the arm from stay-in-Canada bug
The Globe and Mail, March 27
Hot Docs Film Festival
Canada Free Press, March 25
Tourism outlook "bright"
The Windsor Star, March 25
Niagara Parks opens Easter floral display this weekend
Bullet News Niagara, March 23
Government urged to invest in music industry to drive economic activity
The Toronto Star, March 22
Canadian Airlines Want Ontario to Scrap Fuel Tax
The Wall Street Journal, March 22
Tourism organization replaced
Northern Ontario Business, March 20
Sports tourism paying off for Rose City
Welland Tribune, March 19
Banner year for March Break
Chatham Daily News, March 19
Timmins branding creates talk
Timmins Press, March 19
Ontario says no to special casino deal for Toronto
The Globe and Mail, March 18
Kitchener may consider public casino consultation
The Record, March 14
Manitoulin ferry looks to tourists for growth
CBC News, March 13
Spring has sprung at Canada Blooms, March 15 to 24
Inside Toronto, March 13
Host London ready to be ‘poster child’ for small cities who dare to dream
The Globe and Mail, March 12
OLG head thinks Toronto casino vote is too close to call
The Globe and Mail, March 12
Waterloo Region website launch means tasty flavours for many
Exchange Magazine, March 12
City seeks to boost tourism
Timmins Press, March 11
Brockville Revitalises Waterfront- Another Tourism Season is Just Around the Corner
CKWS-TV, March 11
Pan Am athletes’ village taking shape at West Don Lands
Toronto Star, March 10
Ontario horse racing: Premier Kathleen Wynne announces deal to rescue 4 racetracks
Toronto Star, March 8
Canada Blooms offers a wide variety of garden design
The Toronto Star, March 7
Wine industry has economic clout
The Windsor Star, March 7
Government cuts to have big implications for all Ontario Waterway communities
EMC Perth, March 7
Skate Canada on why London was chosen to host skating championships
Metro, March 6
MGM reveals its plans for a casino at Exhibition Place
blogTO, March 6
MGM lobbying hard for Exhibition Place casino resort
The Globe and Mail, March 5
Canadian Wine and Grape Industry Contributes $6.8 Billion in Economic Impact to Canadian Economy
Financial Post, March 5
Eight local festivals among best in province
The Windsor Star, March 5
Niagara gets its own music festival
The Toronto Star, March 4
Early numbers buoy strong tourism season hopes
Niagara Gazette, March 4
FEBRUARY 2013
ROM plans green gateway around signature crystal
The Globe and Mail, February 28
Waterfront trail to link Essex County to Fort Erie on Lake Erie bike route
The Windsor Star, February 25
Ontario Cycle Tourism Forum in Toronto March 1st
Digital Journal, February 22
Countdown is about to begin for the world’s arrival in Welland
Welland Tribune, February 22
Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Employers’ Workplace Incident Reporting Duty
Mondaq, February 20
Coyote-hunting an Ontario tourist attraction?
CBC News, February 19
Windsor’s casino an important job creator as high unemployment persists
Toronto Star, February 18
Ontario’s Blue Mountain Ski Resort to Expand Terrain
First Tracks!, February 18
Ontario 2014 ParaSport Games costly, but profitable for Northumberland County
Northumberland News, February 14
The Great Waterway Classic Added to 2013 PGA Tour Canada Schedule
Golf Club Business, February 14
Canadian Chamber of Commerce points to uncompetitive travel and tourism policies as one of Canada’s top 10 barriers to competitiveness for 2013
TravelPress, February 13
Museum looks for new home at Pearson Airport
Mississauga.com, February 13
Free Ice Fishing This Family Day Weekend
Ontario Newsroom, February 13
Revenue loss prompts Ontario horse-racing track operator to cut jobs
The Globe and Mail, February 13
Sportsplex eyes provincial fund to start new programs
Cottage Country Now, February 13
Winter's wallop means perfect sledding conditions in the district
Cottage Country Now, February 13
Two new paddling events joining region’s sport tourism plans
Cottage Country Now, February 13
Premier Wynne, New Cabinet Sworn-in
Ontario Newsroom, February 11
Ontario Travel: The call of the wild in wonderful Algonquin Park
Toronto Star, February 8
'Sometimes a swimming pool is just a swimming pool,' Appeal Court rules
Yahoo! News Canada, February 7
$100,000 For National Midget Hockey Championship
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, February 5
Sault Ste. Marie to Host 2014 Ontario Provincial Curling Championship
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, February 4
Middlesex on the Move hosts cultural dinner
Strathroy Age Dispatch, February 1
Cobourg is officially Ontario's feel good town
Northumberland News, February 1
Celebrate winter with an ice fishing adventure
Durham Region, February 1
JANUARY 2013
Ontario Resort Northridge Inn Wins 2013 Travellers Choice Award
Review Seeker, January 31
Business Beat: See the falls like never before
Niagara Falls Review, January 30
Music Peterborough sounds a sweet note for city
my Kawartha, January 29
Wynne Chosen by Liberals to Be Ontario’s First Woman Premier
Bloomberg.com, January 27
Windsor-Essex joins effort to promote motorcycle tourism hot spots
The Windsor Star, January 27
Family Day 2013: Vacation Ideas For The Long Weekend
Huffington Post Canada, January 25
Ontario travel: From skiing to dogsledding, small towns and resorts offer winter escapes
The Toronto Star, January 23
Parks Canada proposes fee hikes in wake of government budget cuts
The Star Phoenix, January 23
MGM says casino and CNE could co-exist, exhibition president disagrees
National Post, January 22
Casino consultations leave many questions unanswered, frustrated councillors tell community council meeting
The Toronto Star, January 22
Economic development by the numbers
SooToday, January 22
New report shows the significant impact of arts and culture on Ontario tourism
Canada Newswire, January 22
Metropolitan Hotel Toronto Sold
Hotelier Magazine, January 18
A road trip through Ontario overwhelms
Express & Star, January 18
Forks & The Road: Niagara Icewine Festival
National Post, January 17
A casino in Toronto would do more harm than good (Full Comment)
National Post, January 11
A winning lineup for Winter WineFest
Niagara This Week, January 10
Experience The Dark Sky Night At Point Pelee
WindsoriteDOTca, January 10
OPP & OFSC kick off Snowmobile Safety Week
CANADA NEWSWIRE, January 10
Porter workers set to strike
The Toronto Star, January 9
Sudbury projects get FedNor boost
Sudbury Northern Life, January 9
Residents Upset at Winter closing of St. Lawrence Parks Commissions Long Sault Parkway in South Stormont Ontario
Cornwall Free News, January 9
Canada: Get ready to sample Toronto's cuisine at Winterlicious
Los Angeles Times, January 9
Snowmobile Club seeks key trail re-routes
Timmins Press, January 9
TO2015 to renovate Etobicoke Olympium for use as Pan Am Games aquatics training venue
Yahoo! Canada Finance, January 9
Port Hope: Residents skeptical about 'rebranding' pretty town with radioactive past
The Toronto Star, January 9
London a "gleaming jewel" of Ontario music scenes
The London Free Press, January 8
Oxford County in Ontario issues cheese trail guide to "Canada's Dairy Capital"
The Province, January 3
Waterloo summit spurred province's cycling strategy
The Record, January 2
DECEMBER 2012
Tourism operators must adapt to changing clientele
CBC News, December 19
Delta Hotels to abandon management of Toronto's Chelsea Hotel
The Toronto Star, December 19
Coach Canada puts 15 new double-decker buses on the road
Toronto Sun, December 19
City enters Pan Am boxing ring
The Oshawa Express, December 18
Air Canada Rouge: Canada's Flagship Airline Announces Details On New Low-Cost Carrier
The Huffington Post Canada, December 18
Porter Escapes debuts online
Canadian Newswire, December 18
Great Lakes Study Highlights Environmental Threats and Conservation Challenges
redOrbit, December 18
Playin' The Right Tune, Sault Symphony Gets $45,000 from Province
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, December 18
Air Canada discount carrier takes flight Tuesday
The Toronto Star, December 17
Struggling tourism group makes cuts to survive
CBC News, December 17
Tourism is up down by the bay
Simcoe Reformer, December 16
Ontario Travel: Diefenbunker a fascinating Cold War relic near Ottawa
The Toronto Star, December 14
Skating, singing and storytelling among the fun family events Dec. 15 and Dec. 16
The Toronto Star, December 14
Businesses community ponders promotional ideas in Northern Wellington
The Wellington Advertiser, December 14
Canada Travel: Tourism Commission video gets rave reviews
The Toronto Star, December 13
Pupatello pledges support for Ontario entertainment
The Windsor Star, December 13
Important economic development role of Thunder Bay International Airport supported by Mauro
NetNewsLedger, December 11
Durham's restaurants offer the perfect last-minute gifts
Durham Region, December 7
Aurora jazz festival done: founder
YorkRegion.com, December 6
Ottawa LRT ready for 2018, miss Canada's 150th birthday
CBC News, December 5
Point of View: draft cycling strategy a move in right direction
The Observer, December 4
Submarine a home run for tourism
The London Free Press, December 4
Countdown for Icewine starts in Wine Country Ontario
Yahoo! Finance Canada, December 4
Ontario Liberal Leadership Debate: 7 Hopefuls Face Off
The Huffington Post, December 1
NOVEMBER 2012
Ontario Moves Forward on Cycling Strategy
Government of Ontario, November 30
Ontario travel: Five romantic getaways close to home
Toronto Star, November 30
Debating the Merits of a Toronto Casino
Hotelier Magazine, November 29
Railway museum seeks $35,000 annual funding
EMC Smiths Falls, November 29
Power shift: Wine in Ontario
canada.com, November 27
Crashed Ice a novel idea
Niagara This Week, November 27
EnAbling Change: Making Ontario's Tourism and Hospitality Industry More Accessible
Market Wire, November 26
New hotel at CNE to tell story of early Toronto
The Globe and Mail, November 26
Michigan governor boosts new bridge
Toronto Star, November 26
Windsor Essex preparing to attract World Pride visitors in 2014
Our Hometown, November 22
Via's future beyond the station
The Windsor Star, November 22
Experience Christmas magic in Cobourg
Northumberland News, November 22
Northumberland vying for 2014 Ontario ParaSport Games
Northumberland News, November 22
Applications now accepted under new Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
Financial Post, November 21
Councillors question usefulness of mystery shopper program
Minden Times, November 20
Toronto ready to cash in on Grey Cup
Global News, November 19
Ontario Travel: First Light a bright beacon in Midland
The Toronto Star, November 16
Gift of Experience: Hang from the CN Tower or mush sled dogs in Haliburton
The Toronto Star, November 16
Tourism Best in Class
myCollingwood.ca, November 16
Believe it! Science North to design Ripley's show
The Sudbury Star, November 16
Local businesses win at the Taste of Tourism Awards
Orangeville Banner, November 16
More than $230,000 in snowmobile trail upgrades
YourOttawaRegion, November 15
Toronto's free attractions include cool places to wander, from Yonge Street to Harbourfront
mysask.com, November 15
OLG Chief says casino outside Toronto could bring more profit for province
The Globe and Mail, November 13
Santa Claus Parade: Less than a week away
Toronto Star, November 11
Visiting relatives want to see the falls, but what else should we do in Niagara?
The Globe and Mail, November 9
Transport Minister says path clear for Detroit-Windsor bridge
CBC News, November 7
A group of Saultites we're very proud of
Soo Today, November 7
FedNor commits to infrastructure and tourism initiatives
North Bay Nippising News, November 7
Corporate chains enter Toronto's food truck scene
blogTO, November 7
Find new ideas at sports and recreation summit
Sarnia Observer, November 6
Fort Erie's Canadian Motor Speedway gets green light
The Globe and Mail, November 6
What is Canada's top tourist attraction in Canada? (Sun Media poll)
London Free Press, November 6
The social media "marathon"
Travel Weekly, November 6
TOURISM: Number of Americans visiting Ontario up substantially in August
Bullet News Niagara, November 5
Winter Festival of Lights kicks off
Niagara Falls Review, November 4
Air-rail link to boost travel- and "wow" factor
The Globe and Mail, November 4
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair marks its 90th anniversary
Toronto Sun, November 4
Road Trip: Exploring Kingston, Ontario
TribLive, November 3
Smart marketing key for a vibrant, healthy downtown Cobourg
Northumberland News, November 2
Canada Travel: Canadian ski scene schusses on
Toronto Star, November 2
Huron County tourism gets a boost from synchronicity, timing
Bullet News Huron, November 2
Stratford Festival in southwestern Ontario gets another name change
Windsor Star, November 1
Outdoors: Niagara offers great fishing and more
The Oneida Daily Dispatch, November 1
OCTOBER 2012
Metro Toronto Convention Centre brings home the prestigious Sustainable Tourism Award
Travel Daily News, October 31
Rideau Canal Festival suspended
Ottawa Business Journal, October 31
Park, info centre closures irk tourism operators
CBC News, October 31
Town receives $1.1 million from OLG slots
Innisfil Scope, October 31
Airlines pitch loyalty programs at small businesses
The Globe and Mail, October 31
Josef Ebner Is Among List of TIAO Award Winners
Hotelier Magazine, October 30
Metro Toronto Convention Centre brings home the prestigious Sustainable Tourism Award
Yahoo! Canada Finance, October 30
Grey County Tourism wants to help businesses attract cycle tourists
Bayshore Broadcasting, October 30
Algoma Country president shines at the Ontario Tourism Awards
Soo Today, October 30
Algoma County President Shines at the Ontario Tourism Awards
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, October 30
Pumpkinfest a finalist for 2012 Ontario Tourism Awards
Shoreline Beacon, October 29
Casino at Exhibition Place could bring in $195-million per year for Toronto
The Globe and Mail, October 29
Final days of live racing at Fort Erie
Niagara Falls Review, October 28
Supporting local festivals and events
Brant News, October 27
In Chatham-Kent, small is beautiful!
St. Catherines Standard, October 27
New Canadian passports include computer chip, watermark images
National Post, October 26
A Goderich to Guelph trail
Bayshore Broadcasting, October 26
Scoring points with sports tourism
North Bay Nugget, October 26
Thousands sign parks petition
Timmins Press, October 26
Tourism Industry to lead Ontario Tourism Summit
Travel PR News, October 26
Deals on travel in Ontario
CANOE travel, October 26
NOMA calls for reversal of MNR cuts
The Chronicle Journal, October 26
Summit provides vision of what tourism could be across the region
EMC St. Lawrence, October 25
York Region to play host to 2013 Ontario Special Olympics
YorkRegion, October 25
Book now for winter at Ontario Parks
Ottawa Citizen, October 25
Tourism SSM Wins Provincial Award
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, October 25
Big curling events coming Ottawa in November
Canoe, October 24
Smartphones the latest travel tool
The London Free Press, October 24
City wins award for marketing campaign
Welland Tribune, October 24
Port Colborne, Great Wolf Lodge claim Ontario Tourism awards
Bullet News Niagara, October 24
Cancelling the Winter Classic could cost Windsor more than $2 million
Canada.com, October 23
Not Your Mother's Trailways
Buffalo Business First, October 22
Ontario Tourism Summit adds to London's visitor tally
Metro London, October 22
Legoland breaks ground at Vaughan Mills
York Region, October 19
Minister Kent Announces 2013 Navigation Season for Historic Canals and
Trent-Severn Waterway
EIN News. October 18
CAA Winter Festival of Lights kicks off Nov.3
Niagara Falls Review, October 18
City to enhance sport tourism sector
Sudbury Northern Life, October 18
London Sports Tourism: London means business when hosting big-time sports events (column)
London Community News, October 18
New Canadians get Culture Pass
Windsor Star, October 18
Development commission report touts the Summer of '12 as best ever for
businesses
Kenora Daily Miner & News, October 17
Council approves Sports Tourism Action Plan
The Sudbury Star, October 17
History comes alive
Niagara this Week, October 16
Summerfest to return in 2013, arches to remain for five years
Welland Tribune, October 16
Federal funding gives boost to Doors Open Huron
Bullet News Huron, October 15
$3 billion casino plan unveiled for downtown Toronto
Toronto Star, October 12
Feds help promote tourism, job creation
Kenora Online, October 11
Museum partnerships aim to increase visitors
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place, October 11
London Sports Tourism: We've come a long way, baby (column)
London Community News, October 11
Ottawa city council votes 19-5 in favour of casino motion
Ottawa Citizen, October 11
New recreational geology tourism attraction launches in Perth
EMC Perth, October 11
Toronto casino up for debate at town hall
CBC News, October 10
Bus rollover: Toronto touring company not registered in Ontario
Toronto Star, October 10
Fun at Orillia's Casino Rama no gamble
Canoe Travel, October 10
Politicians and athletes break ground on Pan Am Centre
National Post, October 9
Porter, WestJet change the travel rewards game
Moneyville, October 9
Protest at Provincial Park
Timmins Times, October 9
Local food act praised at market
The Windsor Star, October 9
Fair goes digital in 172nd year
Simcoe Reformer, October 8
No park closures without consultation: Mantha
Soo Today, October 6
Ontario Travel: 24 hours on $240 in Ottawa
Toronto Star, October 5
Kingston casino study lays out strong economic hand, New jobs, more spending
EMC Kingston, October 4
The Pitch:Toronto International Flamenco Festival
National Post, October 4
Niagara officials say good year for tourism (video)
CHCH News, October 4
Burlington festival scores noteworthy 10 honours
InsideHalton, October 4
Celebrate Ontario grant applications open, Festivals invited to apply
EMC Orleans, October 4
Ending overnight camping at 10 provincial parks another blow to northern Ontario, critics say
Toronto Star, October 4
Marking One Million Visits at Mississauga Celebration Square
City of Mississauga, October 3
A $50,000 boost for Algoma Fall Festival
SooToday.com, October 3
Fall colours - and tourism - at peak
Sault Star, October 2
SEPTEMBER 2012
Statistics: Tourism spending rose 0.4% in the Q2, 2012
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
Northumberland makes bid to host 2014 ParaSport Games
NorthumberlandNews, September 26
June Was a Good Month for Tourism in Ontario, According to Latest Figures
Bullet News Niagara, September 24
AUGUST 2012
Here Comes the Death of the Ontario Northland
Cottage Country Now, August 22
Niagara Falls Scores Red Bull's Crashed Ice Tour Date
The Spec, August 21
TIFF 2012 Opening Party Moves to Maple Leaf Square
Toronto Star, August 21
North's Tourism Workers Fear ONR Changes Will Slow Visitors
CBC News Canada, August 20
Toronto Takes Different Approach to Policing Zombies
Ottawa Citizen, August 20
2012 Ontario Summer Games Underway Following Opening Ceremony
CNW News Wire, August 16
Windsor and Amherstburg to Co-Host Senior Summer Games
Windsor Star, August 16
World RiderZ Coming to Sault Canal
Local to Sault Ste. Marie, August 16
McGuinty Government Backs John Tory’s Revitalization Plan for Ontario Place
National Post, August 15
Losses at Searchmont Continue; U.S. Visitors Up
Sault Ste. Marie This Week, August 14
Security Heightened for Airline Caterers
Toronto Sun, August 13
Taste of Toronto Islands May Get a Shakeup
Toronto Star, August 13
Tourism’s Not Shrinking in the Summer Heat
Niagara Falls Review, August 13
Air Canada To Launch Low-Cost Airline
Aviation Pros, August 10
Feds Float Upkeep Fees for Businesses Close to Canal
Ottawa Business Journal, August 10
Ontario Travel: Blue Mountain Makes a Great, Affordable Getaway in Summer
Toronto Star, August 10
North is on Tourism Radar
Chronicle Journal, August 9
Trillium Grant to Boost Sports Tourism
Niagara This Week, August 9
Air Canada Second-Quarter Loss More Than Doubles
Globe and Mail, August 8
Boots & Hearts: How a Festival Rookie Brought Nashville to GTA
Toronto Star, August 8
Secret Ontario Place Documents Tell a Story of Success, Not Failure
Toronto Star, August 8
Billions to be Made in Space Tourism
Ottawa Citizen, August 7
Clash of the Festivals Set to Begin: Two Events Celebrating South Asia in one Weekend
Ottawa Citizen, August 7
Dunnville River Arts Festival Seeks Funding
Sachem, August 7
More Tourists Travelling to Thunder Bay
CBC News, August 7
OLG Softens Pitch for New Casino on Toronto Waterfront
Toronto Star, August 7
Ontario's Lennox and Addington County's Dark Secret Comes To Light With Opening of Province's Most Southerly Lookout to View the Pristine Night Sky
Newswire, August 7
Slow Start to Tourist Season for Stratford
Stratford Gazette, August 7
Toronto Considering 2024 Olympic Bid
CBC News, August 7
Queen Street Closed This Weekend For Buskerfest
Local 2 Sault Ste. Marie, August 6
Toronto Food: Greek Food Festival, Taste of the Danforth
Examiner, August 5
Hippo Tours Sunk in Toronto
Toronto Star, August 4
Caribbean Carnival 2012 Guide: Eats, Beats, Colours and Crowds
Toronto Star, August 3
Canal Corporation Hiring Three New People
Welland Tribune, August 3
Visitors Ask all Sorts of Questions at Tourist Booth
Welland Tribune, August 3
Kempenfest Goes This Weekend
Simcoe, August 2
La Yapa: Food tourism
Kitchener Post, August 2
Festival of the Sound Gets $240,000 in Federal Funding
Cottage Country Now, August 1
Muskoka Voices Plea to Save Ontario Northland
North Bay Nipissing, August 1
JULY 2012
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Launches Northern Ontario Study
Northern Life, July 31
New Ontario Heritage Trust Executive Director Announced
Yahoo Finance Canada, July 31
New Report Outlines Vision for Transformation of Ontario Place
Attractions Magazine, July 31
Cornwall Ontario Seaway Lions Ribfest a Smashing Success
Cornwall Free News, July 30
First-ever Innisfil Celtic Festival Shaping up to be Bigger than Organizers Expected
Simcoe, July 30
Online Destination Marketing Benchmarking Study Provides DMOs with Fuel for Stakeholder Support
Hospitality News, July 30
Travel Bloggers to Converge in Toronto, Canada for TBEX Conference in 2013
Digital Journal, July 30
Pan Am Games Will be Our Chance to Show Off
Globe and Mail, July 29
Seventh Annual Cobourg Sandcastle Festival Fun For All
Nothumberland News, July 28
An Epic Ride Around The Big Lake
Local 2 Sault Ste. Marie, July 27
Enjoy Durham Region's Waterfronts This Summer
Durham Region, July 27
Sault MPP Plans to Reintroduce Highway 17 Bill
The Standard, July 27
John Tory Calls for a Large Park in the Redeveloped Ontario Place
Torontoist, July 26
New Ontario Place Should Combine Park Space with Residential: Report
CTV News, July 26
Ontario Place deserves a future: Blizzard
Sun News, July 26
Panel Wants Homes, Hotel at Ontario Place
iPolitics, July 26
Sell off chunk of Ontario Place to developers, maybe for condos: John Tory
National Post, July 26
Ontario Comes Alive with Elvis, Musical Acts
Canoe, July 25
ROM Exhibit's App Brings Dinosaurs to Life
Canoe, July 25
Tourism Brantford Brings Visitors to the Community
The Whig, July 25
Town Agrees to Appoint Council Member to Future Meeting with Heritage Minister
Amherstburg Echo, July 24
Pelham's Summerfest Draws Large Crowds
St. Catharines Standard, July 22
Road Trips: Hot on the Culinary Trail
National Post, July 22
Ontario Comes Alive with Elvis and Other Musical Acts
Toronto Sun, July 21
Southern Ontario's Tourism Industry Heats up
London Free Press, July 20
Ontario Backing the Home County Music and Art Festival
London Free Press, July 19
Stratford Festival Unveils 2013 Season
Guelph Mercury, July 18
Caribbean Festival Takes off at Nathan Phillips Square
Toronto Star, July 17
‘Blockbuster’ the Name of the Tourism Game
Welland Tribune, July 14
CAA Helping Build Scenic & Safe Cycling Routes
Yahoo Finance, July 14
Grant for Petawawa Settler Festival
Daily Observer, July 14
Budget Cuts Imperil Canada’s National Parks
Globe and Mail, July 12
Region Set for Tourism Boom
London Free Press, July 10
WestJet Ranks Globally as a Top 10 Airline
Sacramento Bee, July 10
WestJet says its Regional Fares will be Cheaper than Air Canada’s
Edmonton Journal, July 10
World-Class Tourist Facility and Observatory Planned for Ontario
Daily Commercial News, July 10
Microsoft Conference Bringing 15,000 to Toronto for our own Techs and the City
Toronto Star, July 6
Microsoft’s Mega-Conference Could Give Toronto $50-million Boost
Toronto Star, July 6
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) 2012 Opens Today
Examiner, July 6
It’s Time to Revisit Decision to Scale Back Tourism Marketing
Ottawa Citizen, July 5
Manager of Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization, talks tourism with Renfrew County council
Your Ottawa Region, July 4
Clock ticking for officials to firm up Toronto PanAm Games venues
Globe and Mail, July 3
Province Highlights Winning bid for $158-million PanAm Aquatics Centre
Globe and Mail, July 3
Tourism & Toronto
CBC News Toronto, Watch at 5:30 minute mark, July 2
JUNE 2012
Blue Mountain Delivers a Natural High with Launch of New Attractions & Adventures
CNW Newswire, June 29
McGuinty Government Supports Tourism Sector, Creates Jobs
Yahoo Finance Canada, June 29
Ontario's Booze Rules set to Change on Canada Day
CBC News, June 29
Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Gearing up for World Tourism Day 2012
Hotel News Source, June 27
Windsor, Ontario to Spend $300,000 to Land Sporting Events
Sports Tourism Biz, June 27
Local Tourism Head Lands Provincial Job
CBC News, June 26
Funding opportunities for the Tourism Sector Rise as the Season Begins
Financial Post, June 25
Politicians Still Waging Fight for 2013 World Figure Skating Championships
London Free Press, June 25
Tourism is Big Business in Brantford and Area
Brantford Expositor, June 25
Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Celebrates Grand Opening of Northern Ontario Sport Fishing Centre
DMN, June 23
Time to Hit the Beach in Ontario
Peterborough Examiner, June 23
Windsor-Essex not Part of Provincial Tourism Campaign
CBC, June 19
Royal Ontario Museum Top GTA Attraction
Toronto.com, June 15
Niagara Falls' Tourist fees Collected with Little Oversight
CBC News, June 14
Regional Festivals Grow Regional Tourism
EMC, June 14
Getting Ready for Oncoming Tourist Season Makes for Busy Times for Local Business Owners
Cottage Country Now, June 13
If You're Hurt at Blue Mountain, Does it Count as a Workplace Injury?
Toronto Star, June 13
Association in Ontario Granted Intervener Status by Justice O'Connor
Exchange Magazine, June 12
TIAO Granted Intervener Status
Travel Hot News, June 12
Gas Prices Good News for Tourism
The Whig, June 11
Commentary: Tourism Vital to Local Economy
The Northwestern, June 9
Muskoka Looking to Brand itself as an Accessible Tourist Destination
Cottage Country Now, June 8
Tip Sharing Bill Could Hurt Restaurant Industry, Profs Say
Exchange Magazine, June 8
Etobicoke BIAs Benefit from Success of Annual Festivals
Inside Toronto, June 8
Fort Erie Racetrack to Close
Barrie Examiner, June 7
More Needed to Save Ontario Harness Racing: Industry
Better Farming, June 7
Councillors want 2016 Ontario Summer Games here
Mississauga.com, June 6
Map of Ontario will now have the Option for Dual Names
Net News Ledger, June 6
Middlesex Tourism Busy with Area Initiatives
Strathroy Age Dispatch, June 6
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s Tourism Day
SNAP Downtown Toronto, June 6
Ontario Place Future Pondered at Town Hall Meeting
Inside Toronto, June 6
Why Exhibition Place Might be the only Logical Choice for a Waterfront Casino
National Post, June 6
B.C. Targets Ontario, California in New Campaign
Vancouver Sun, June 5
Casino not in the Cards for Ontario Place, John Tory says
Toronto Star, June 5
Georgian Bay Coastal Route Mapped out for Tourists
The Enterprise Bulletin, June 5
Summer is Coming - Explore Ontario
Inside Toronto, June 5
York Grads Launch Bus Service to Ontario Parks
Canadian Jewish News, June 5
Explore Brantford’s Local Museums this Summer with Culture Quest
Pair Star Online, June 4
Tourism Staff Feel Impact of Centre Closure
Standard Freeholder, June 4
A Referendum is the only fair way to Proceed on a Toronto Casino
Toronto Star, June 5
Georgian Bay Circle Route
Bayshore Broadcasting, June 3
Greater Toronto’s Economic Future Should Include Expo 2025
Toronto Star, June 3
Optimism Greets Start of Tourist Season
Sault Star, June 3
Tourism Week Kicks off Summer Vacation
Northern Life, June 3
Casino Fund Tapped to Assist Local Tourism Projects
Niagara Gazette, June 1
Historic Algonquin Claim of Ottawa area Nearly Done
Toronto Star, June 1
MPP Orazietti Kicks Off Ontario Tourism Week
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, June 1
Ontario Tourism Week Kicks Off!
Local2 Sault Ste. Marie, June 1
MAY 2012
City Ponders Heritage Designation for Downtown
The Sun Times, May 28
City Urged to Promote Rideau Canal Heritage Route
Ottawa Citizen, May 28
Ottawa Commits $17M to Stop Asian Carp Invasion
CBC News, May 28
A New Welcome Centre in Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Will Help Promote Tourism
Net News Ledger, May 27
The Tourism Industry is the Solution to EI Problems
CTHRC, May 25
Tourism Industry Solution to Minister Finley’s EI Problems says TIAO
Daily Exchange, May 25