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Destination Northern Ontario Attends the Rural Ontario Municipality Association’s Conference

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Feb 27, 2025

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...

Strengthening the Tourism Industry in 2025

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Mar 25, 2025

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 ...

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2025-26 Workforce Development and Industry Training Highlights

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Mar 30, 2026

Tourism Excellence North (TEN) has continued to play a critical role in supporting Northern Ontario’s tourism operators and communities. 2025-26 marked the completion of the Recovery Project, a three-...

The Impact of Sustainable Tourism In Ontario

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Aug 15, 2023

Northern Ontario's natural resources are the foundation of the region's tourism experiences. It is imperative that it receives the very best care from current and future generations to ensure the sust...

2025-26 Product Development Highlights

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Mar 30, 2026

Product Development remained a key priority in 2025-26, strengthening Northern Ontario’s tourism offerings through collaboration, industry engagement, and strategic investment. By working closely with...

Happy New Year! A Message from the Executive Director

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Jan 23, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate the many achievements and collaborative successes we’ve shared as an industry. Together, we’ve built a strong foundation that continues to propel Northern ...

New Podcast Episode: Trends in Tourism Entrepreneurship

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Apr 23, 2025

New Podcast Episode: Trends in Tourism EntrepreneurshipIn the fifth episode of Let's Talk Northern Ontario Tourism, host Karen Peacock sits down with Justin Lafontaine, co-founder of the Tourism Innov...

Meet Gord Knowles: A Dedicated Leader in Economic and Community Development

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Mar 25, 2025

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...

MEDIA RELEASE: DESTINATION NORTHERN ONTARIO ADDRESSES TARIFF CHALLENGES WHILE WELCOMING VISITORS ACROSS THE WORLD

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Mar 12, 2025

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...