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Request for Proposals for a Manitoulin Island/Mnidoo Mnising Culinary Tourism Strategy
Destination Northern Ontario, Indigenous Tourism Ontario, and the Municipality of Central Manitoulin are currently seeking proposals for the following contract.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federal statutory holiday to recognize and honour Indigenous survivors of Residential Schools, commemorate the children that were lost, and reflect on the legacy of trauma that continues to affect Indigenous families today. ITO and our allies invite all Canadians to join us in observing a day of reflection for Truth and Reconciliation.
ITO Presents FEAST: Growing Indigenous Food Tourism in Ontario
One out of every three international visitors to Canada wants to participate in an Indigenous tourism experience. At the same time, experiential food tourism is being sought out by travellers around the world, making food & beverage a vital component of the visitor journey. In order to meet these parallel [...]
IMPACTING OUR FUTURE: Ontario’s Indigenous Tourism Economic Study
Indigenous Tourism Ontario, along with MDB Insight, has officially launched a new Economic Study to understand the effects of COVID-19 on the Indigenous Tourism industry in Ontario.
ITO Request for Proposals
ITO is currently seeking proposals for an Ontario Indigenous Tourism Economic Assessment.
LISTENING TO OUR MEMBERS: Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) Introduces the Indigenous Business Advisory (IBA) Program
ITO recognizes that all of our member businesses have been impacted by the pandemic in some way, some significantly. Building on last year’s Business Support Broker Program and in keeping with our Guiding Principle of utilizing an innovative grassroots approach, ITO has again commissioned a network of experts – Indigenous Business Advisors (IBAs) - to work directly with our members to provide resources, coaching, mentorship, and support.