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Wayfinding Strategy to be a Key to Tourism Success in the North
Despite all the GPS technology available to travellers, there’s nothing like wayfinding signage to assure you of your destination. Or that you’re heading in the correct direction. It can also provide a sense of security. And for residents, signage can instill a sense of pride in the community and sometimes even raise their awareness as…
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Trans Canada Trail Ontario (TCTO) First Strategic Plan is Released
(TCTO) The Trans Canada Trail Ontario Strategic Plan is a new approach which will make the organization more inclusive, responsive, relevant and meaningful. TCTO will be more involved and engaging with the local communities by providing programs and projects that will have long term benefits. Create the best, most memorable and positive trail experience that is possible across…
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Destination Northern Ontario’s Statement on COVID-19
As an organization, Destination Northern Ontario takes the outbreak of COVID-19 very seriously and has put the following measures in place to do our part in slowing the spread and working towards positive solutions for the Northern Tourism Industry. Protect staff and support government recommendations by working remotely. Collecting and sharing information. …
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Tourism Excellence North Launches New Online Self-Assessment Tools
Destination Northern Ontario’s (DNO), Tourism Excellence North (TEN) program is excited to announce the launch of the new FREE online Self-Assessment Tools! The Self-Assessment Tools are hosted on the TEN website and can be used at any time by anyone – such as tourism business operators, communities, organizations and destinations. New TEN Self-Assessment Tools Angling Tourism Self-Assessment Tool…
Keep readingOntario Waterfront Tourism Summit – January 23rd, 2020
Destination Northern Ontario was pleased to participate in the recent inaugural Waterfront Tourism Summit hosted by Boating Ontario in conjunction with North America’s largest indoor boat show in Toronto. Boating contributes $4 billion to the provincial economy with $1.7 billion in annual boat purchases (new and used). Ontario represents 39% of the boating industry in…
Keep readingA Message from our friends at Workplace Safety and Prevention Services
(WSPS) – The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development’s (MLTSD) has listed the top 10 violations they regularly see during their visits to organizations. Inform Yourself: Know what legal requirements your workplace needs to comply with. Ensure someone within your company has responsibility for health and safety. Health and safety requirements are designed to prevent injuries. …
Keep readingFast Track to Success Program
TEN’s Fast Track to Success (FTS) Program provides personalized one-on-one coaching and recommendations for Northern Ontario tourism businesses. The Fast Track to Success Program can improve the quality of tourism operations, enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the bottom line. The FTS program is beneficial for many types of operations, including: Tourism operations that want…
Keep readingThe World’s Best Snowmobile Destination Project
As Northern Ontario continues to dominate the Ontario snowmobile scene with consistent snow, low temperatures, high quality grooming and trail side hospitality, there are efforts underway to make it even better. The World’s Best Snowmobile Destination project began in 2015 as a collaborative way to firmly cement Northeastern Ontario as a leading snowmobile destination. Destination Northern…
Keep readingExperience Fishing Continues to Reel in New Anglers and Operators
With the success and growth achieved in its inaugural year, the Experience Fishing pilot program is off to a great start and is gearing up for an exciting second year working with even more operators and stakeholders to increase participation, attract new markets and increase guest stays in the region. Highlights from the 2019 season…
Keep readingSpark Program Finalists Pitch at 2019 Northern Ontario Tourism Summit in Timmins
On November 19th in Timmins, the final pitch session for Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab’s Spark Program grant finalists was held at the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit. The five program finalists from Northeastern Ontario had a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style opportunity to pitch their new tourism idea in front of the judging panel and Summit attendees Three…
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