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Northern Ontario Tourism Summit celebrates 10 years in North Bay this November
This years’ summit will be hosted from November 19-21, 2024 Destination Northern Ontario, in partnership with Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario and Tourism North Bay, is pleased to host the 10th annual Northern Ontario Tourism Summit November 19-21 in North Bay, Ontario. Building on 80+ years of successful fall conferences for the outfitting sector, the Northern Ontario…
Keep readingContinued Growth in Northern Ontario in the Vacation Rental Market
According to recent data from AirDNA comparing September 2024 to the previous year, the vacation rental market in Northern Ontario is experiencing significant growth. Submarket 13A has seen a substantial rise in available listings, growing from 1,429 to 1,571, a 10% increase. This growth is accompanied by a remarkable 30% jump in revenue, from $2.2…
Keep readingDestination Northern Ontario and Partners Plan for a Big Impact at Rendez-vous Canada 2023
RVC 2023 | MAY 30 – JUNE 2 2023 | QUEBEC CITY A team of Northern Ontario partners, led by Destination Northern Ontario, are well prepared to showcase Northern Ontario at Rendez-vous Canada 2023 in Quebec City ensuring that Northern Ontario market-ready product is at the forefront of buyers’ minds. Established in 1976, Rendez-vous Canada is…
Keep readingInvesting in Northern Ontario’s Tourism Industry
Minister Lisa MacLeod, hit the road on a Northern Tour supporting tourism in Northern Ontario The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unforeseen and devastating impact on the Ontario tourism industry due to the resulting travel restrictions. In support of tourism in Northern Ontario, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Cultural Industries, hit the…
Keep readingDestination Northern Ontario launches #DreamON campaign
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2020-05-26 DESTINATION NORTHERN ONTARIO LAUNCHES #DREAMON CAMPAIGN As demand for positive news skyrockets, “a place worth waiting for” campaign aims to deliver inspiring stories (Sault Ste. Marie) – As Northern Ontario’s tourism businesses are grappling with the global shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Destination Northern Ontario (DNO), announced the creation…
Keep readingIndustry training program creating a ‘quality shift’ for Northern Tourism Operators
How Tourism Excellence North is creating growth opportunities for Bruce Bay Cottages and the tourism industry Pat Peterson had her reservations about introducing a new online booking platform into her and her husband Larry Peterson’s quaint northern resort in Bruce Mines, Ontario. Her experience with technology was limited and Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse had been a successful…
Keep readingOccupancy Rate Trends Mean Opportunities in the North
Access to accommodations for travellers in the rural north could become more difficult to find due to a growing tourism industry and rising occupancy rates across the region. According to an article published by Destination Northern Ontario, rural occupancy rates and revenue generated for Northern Ontario accommodations have jumped 15 and 28 percent points year over…
Keep readingCruising Industry to make a Splash in Northern Ontario
In Northern Ontario, there are select travel experiences that are the showpieces of our region. Angling on nearly untouched remote lakes for trophy fish, infinite trail systems for summer and winter sports, and snowfall that has snowmobilers migrating north annually are just a few. But soon, the north could be adding a new signature experience…
Keep readingMinimum Wage Increase in the North
Visit almost any tourism operation in Northern Ontario during the summer and chances are you’ll receive service from one or more hard-working students. The seasonality of tourism in the North is a perfect complement to most academic schedules creating a win-win for businesses seeking interim, lower-wage labour and for students looking to earn income for…
Keep readingDestination Northern Ontario Sets its Sights on International Marketing
2017 marked a banner year for international tourism in Canada with visitors gathering during 20.8 million overnight stays. As overseas visitors are at an all-time high nationally, Northern Ontario is looking to capitalize this trend to bring additional economic benefit to the region. It will only take a 2 per cent increase in the total…
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