National Tourism Week 

Now in it's 14th year, National Tourism Week takes place this week - April 15th to 19th, orchestrated by Tourism Industry Association of Canada highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in Canada. 

The call to action for this year is a pledge to maintain the strength, resilience and importance of tourism in Canada's economy and cultural identity. 

Ways that you can get involved: 

• Go Green: light up green to raise awareness, snap a few pics and share them on social media using #TourismWeekCanada2024 and #GoGreen (colour hex code #8BC53F)
• Get Social: use TIAC's social media shareables and messages of support to your followers
• Share A Video Message: upload a video to showcase the importance of tourism and its contribution to community and the unique experiences available
• Spread The Word: use the toolkit resources to share consistent messaging

In addition to social media channels ‘going green’,  make sure you follow us on LinkedIn as we will be sharing stories about the industry and our stakeholder partners. 

Submit Your Upcoming Events!

Take advantage of our FREE marketing opportunities to promote your upcoming promotions, events and specials in our digital guides. Submit today for NFL Draft activities and events, Mother's Day brunches, promotions and events and Cinco de Mayo specials and parties!

The opportunity to be featured is FREE and each guide will be extensively marketed in the weeks leading up to the event/holiday date. We need your event information now to be featured in our: 

• NFL Draft in Detroit Guide, now live
• Cinco de Mayo Guide launching April 22nd 
• Mother's Day Guide launching April 29th

Follow The Flavours

Calling all restaurateurs! Do you offer multicultural cuisine and want to gain additional promotion for your business? Intake is now open for the 2024 Follow the Flavours program. Invite your guests to a world of new tastes, new sensations and new delights along this foodie adventure!

If you are interested in participating in the Follow the Flavours program please contact Jessica Riley at jriley@tourismwindsoressex.com 

Save the Date!

The Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Annual General Meeting will take place at Caesars Windsor on Thursday June 13th at 12pm. Stay tuned for more details!

10th Anniversary Windsor Essex Staycation Expo

Our Staycation Expo is celebrating its 10th anniversary – and it’s going to be the BIGGEST ONE YET! Plan to join us on April 26th & 27th at Devonshire Mall as we kick off the tourism season in #YQG! It’s the ultimate source to learn about great things to do in your own backyard this summer, sample local beverages, shop local artisans and possibly WIN a $500 Devonshire Mall shopping spree! 

You don't want to miss the launch of the 2024/2025 Official Visitor Guide which will take place Thursday April 25th at 10am!

Visit us at Devonshire Mall: 

• Friday April 26th 10am through 8pm
• Saturday April 27th 10am through 6pm 

What’s happening?

• Check out 50+ vendors set up in Devonshire Mall outside of Hudson's Bay – attractions, events and businesses to visit in Windsor Essex & Pelee Island!
• Visit our Tasting Lounge for EPIC Wineries and Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail tastings each day starting at 12pm to sample and shop local wines, beer and spirits.
• Shop at our W.E. Made It Pop-up Market in partnership with the Urban Art Market and purchase locally-made goods from 17 different local artisans.
• Pick up a copy of your 2024/2025 Tourism Windsor Essex Official Visitor Guide – this will be your FIRST chance to pick up the the guide!

When you check out the Staycation Expo make sure you pick up your explore & win passport. It’s your chance to explore the vendors & win as you do it!

W.E. Bird Digital Trail

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Sign up for the FREE W.E. Bird Trail Digital Pass and use our Birding Guide to learn more about the types of birds that you can easily spot in Windsor Essex and on Pelee Island, plus learn which bird species to look out for in each season. Earn rewards just by checking in at birding hotspots and bird friendly businesses.

Click here for our refreshed Windsor Essex Birding Guide and where to find the best birding spots in our region and more in-depth information on birding in Windsor Essex.

Tourism Employer Pulse Survey

In our ongoing effort to support workforce development initiatives and planning for the tourism and hospitality industry, we are partnering with OTEC to promote a survey aimed at understanding the current challenges experienced by businesses in the community and local priorities and best practices.

Findings from this survey help to formulate evidence-driven, actionable insights and contribute to the advocacy efforts for further support of the sector, allowing your businesses to recover and grow.

Please respond by Wednesday May 1st. 

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98 Chatham Street East, Windsor, ON, N9A 2W1

519-255-6530 - 1-800-265-3633

info@tourismwindsoressex.com

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