Communications

The main objective to guide communications in Northern Ontario over the next five years is: To increase engagement within the tourism sector, increase awareness of Destination Northern Ontario initiatives and promote the positive impacts of tourism.

Communications success stories:

  • 18,000+ social media followers 
  • The annual Northern Ontario Tourism Summit has engaged over 1,500 tourism representatives and business owners since its inception in 2014.
  • An average newsletter open rate of 27% (the industry standard is 15%)

Destination Northern Ontario continues to take a leadership role in proactively guiding corporate and industry communications for tourism operators, employees and educators in Northern Ontario through a wide variety of programs, ultimately focusing on enhancing visitation and the “Visitor First” experience in line with Destination Ontario.

Destination Northern Ontario algins its communications efforts with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.

Communications success stories:

  • 18,000+ social media followers 
  • The annual Northern Ontario Tourism Summit has engaged over 1,500 tourism representatives and business owners since its inception in 2014.
  • An average newsletter open rate of 27% (the industry standard is 15%)

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Media Relations Kit (PDF)
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Francophone & Indigenous Engagement

Destination Northern Ontario’s objective is to develop and grow Indigenous and Francophone tourism in Northern Ontario. With a focus on increasing operator and stakeholder capacity, the overall goal is to increase communication channels for Francophone and Indigenous operators and visitors to the region.

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Industry News

Click below to access the latest updates and information about the tourism industry. Destination Northern Ontario is your source for news and carefully curated industry stories from around the North.

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Francophone Funding Opportunities for Northern Ontario

Destination Northern Ontario’s pamphlet to empower and support the vibrant Francophone community in the region by providing access to essential resources and financial assistance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a community organization, or an individual passionate about promoting Francophone culture, these funding programs are designed to help you. 

Francophone Funding Opportunities

Success Stories

“Thank you for your continuing support and understanding! I admire project officers like you Stephanie who are caught between the difficulties of handling public money while finding ways to get the job done. This is not a job I would want! Destination Northern Ontario is proving to be a real friend of the MRHHA and the Northern Cree people, as exemplified by how you, Erica, David and Karen have been so supportive. We are grateful. As far as the partnership has gone, we navigated year-end which is always a chaotic time with determination and goodwill. The extra complicating factors of the launch of the More than 350 and the personal difficulties around caregiving and end of life nevertheless were met by your understanding in the face of less than perfect process management on our side of things. Thank you for that!” 

Daniel Berg, Development, Fundraising & Partnerships, MRHHA
 

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