The Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario is now accepting applications under the second intake of the program. The deadline to apply is September 17, 2024. 

The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) provides $108 million over 3 years (2023-2024 – 2025-2026) to support communities, small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations in developing local tourism products and experiences.

Eligible projects should provide added value to existing activities in the tourism industry and focus on business and economic growth. Priority may be given to projects that:

• support the Indigenous tourism industry
• increase tourism benefits for communities by driving visitation from urban areas to rural areas
• support economic, environmental and cultural sustainability
• support active outdoor experiences
• extend the tourism season (e.g., new or expanded tourism offerings outside of the traditional high season)
• complement support provided through provincial programs

The deadline to apply is September 17, 2024. 

REMINDER: Register For OMCA Marketplace 2024

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island & Caesars Windsor will be hosting the OMCA Marketplace in Windsor November 4th to 6th, 2024 - bringing 80+ tour operators and 200+ additional tourism partners to the region over 3 days! 

The OMCA Marketplace is the opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with tour bus operators that plan group tours across the country. 

We look forward to sharing the region with them during our hosted receptions and events and education pieces, including: 

• a unique opening reception at Caesars Windsor in partnership with Visit Detroit
• a one-of-a-kind networking event at Willistead Manor
• a W.E. Made It Market inside Caesars Windsor

If you are looking to be more engaged in the 2024 Marketplace contact [email protected] to find out about membership and additional engagement opportunities during the Marketplace.

Ontario’s Southwest (OSW) has an opportunity for tourism businesses and organizations to be featured in their fall marketing efforts! Whether you’re a newly established business seeking visibility or a rural enterprise looking for additional marketing support, they want to hear from you.

By filling out this Fall Content Intake Form, you'll have a chance to gain exposure and attract more customers during this vibrant season. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your unique offerings and join a campaign designed to spotlight the hidden gems in OSW.

Submit Your Upcoming Events!

Take advantage of our FREE marketing opportunities to promote your upcoming fall promotions, events and specials in our Event Calendar. 

Check out the articles below featuring Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and our partners: 

• Ontario Road Trips: Why Leamington is a hot place to be right now' - July 13, Global News

• 5 fast day trips to Canada: Explore Ontario's charm, history, nature - July 16, Detroit Free Press

• The Best Canadian Casinos for Tourists to Visit - July 22, everydaytourist.ca
• 'Excellent couple days' - Hockey Canada's Windsor junior camp ends with icy thriller vs Sweden - August 1, Windsor Star
• LaSalle's Second Annual Last Call Before Fall event set for September - August 4, Lakeshore News
• 'Our city is on a great momentum': CEO of TWEPI on Windsor being highlighted in Maclean's Magazine - August 5, AM800 CKLW

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