Are you ready to take your accommodation business to the next level? Whether you run a hotel, a cozy motel, or a lodge in Northern Ontario, this Best Practices Mission (BPM) trip is your opportun...

A message from the Executive DirectorWhile we always recognize the possibility of challenges, I’m sure no one expected them to arise so soon after the global pandemic. However, the evolving trade situ...

Destination Northern Ontario was honored to join the tourism delegations supporting the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario at the Rural Ontario Muni...

Stephanie Hopkin plays a pivotal role at Destination Northern Ontario as the Senior Coordinator of Product Development, Marketing & Communications.Stephanie's journey began with her studies in tec...

Marketing is an essential expense for every tourism business. If you’ve never heard of a destination marketing organization (DMO) or if you’ve been wondering if your local DMO’s membership fee is wort...

MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE03-11-2025 DESTINATION NORTHERN ONTARIO ADDRESSES TARIFF CHALLENGES WHILE WELCOMING VISITORS ACROSS THE WORLD(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – Destination Northern O...

Tourism Excellence North (TEN) is designed to empower tourism operators, communities, and destinations with the essential skills, knowledge, and connections required to strengthen tourism across North...

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey and share your valuable insights. Your input is helping shape the future of tourism in Northern Ontario as we develop a long-term Destina...

As the tourism industry continues to evolve, Tourism Excellence North is excited to present three insightful webinars designed to help businesses navigate current trends, engage with key markets, and ...

Gord Knowles is the Senior Coordinator of Investment Attraction and Economic Development for Destination Northern Ontario, where he plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, attracting investme...

New Podcast Episode: 5 Steps To Create a Memorable Tourism Experience  In the latest episode of Let's Talk Northern Ontario Tourism, host Karen Peacock sits down with Chris Hughes, a TEN tra...