WORKING TOGETHER TO GROW OUR TOURISM ECONOMY
RTO3 works with a wide range of tourism industry organizations throughout our region and beyond. From local Destination Management Organization (DMO) partners to sector associations at regional, provincial, and national levels, we build partnerships that strengthen and advance the tourism sector across Hamilton Halton Brant. Our collaborative approach helps create exceptional visitor experiences while supporting the growth of our diverse tourism economy.
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Explore our sub-regional and industry partners through the links below. Subscribe to our newsletter, follow RTO3 profiles on LinkedIn and Instagram, or check our Events Calendar to stay up-to-date on industry activity and events.
Sub-Regional DMO Partners
Together, with our partner Destination Management/Marketing Organizations or tourism office, we collaborate to grow tourism in the region through destination development strategies.
Destination Ontario
Destination Ontario offers the opportunity to promote themselves on their website. View partner opportunities, marketing plans and campaigns, media relations, research, and more.
Destination Canada
Destination Canada provides intelligence, tools, and resources that help the Canadian tourism industry reach international markets.
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is recognized as the umbrella government advocacy organization serving Ontario’s diverse tourism industry. Collectively representing over 186,000 businesses and 389,000 employees across the province, TIAO provides a strong, unified voice for the sector.
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, Tourism Industry Association of Canada serves today as the national private-sector for representing tourism interests at the national level, and its advocacy work involves promoting and supporting policies, programs and activities that will benefit the sector’s growth and development.
Ontario Tourism Education Corporation
A leader in hospitality, customer service training and community workforce development, Ontario Tourism Education Corporation is an independent, not-for-profit training, consulting, and workforce development organization that delivers innovative, high-quality solutions for the development and growth of a professional, skilled workforce in the tourism industry.
Culinary Tourism Alliance
Culinary Tourism Alliance is strengthening the links between the viticulture, agriculture, and aquaculture sectors to the hospitality sector to promote the growth of food tourism. Their work lies in developing strong relationships between growers, chefs, processors, restaurateurs, accommodation providers, distributors, government and industry organizations.
Agritourism Ontario
Agritourism Ontario helps its farmer members succeed by providing networking opportunities, marketing support, educational programs, industry advocacy, and promotional materials for their direct farm sales operations including on-farm markets and pick-your-own experiences.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Indigenous Tourism Ontario is the province’s first and only dedicated Indigenous tourism organization that focuses on uniting communities, Indigenous organizations and industry leaders to support the growth of Indigenous tourism in Ontario.
Indigenous Tourism Canada
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada is a non-profit organization that is committed to growing and promoting a sustainable, culturally rich Indigenous tourism industry in Canada.
Festivals & Events Ontario
Festivals & Events Ontario has been representing the festivals and events industry in Ontario for 30 years, making sure communities continue to produce unique, quality festivals in all corners of the province. Providing education, professional development and networking while fostering a community of passionate people invested in the festival and event industry, FEO works hard to deliver membership benefits that help support the growth of the industry.
Canadian 2SLGBTQI+
Chamber of Commerce
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber of commerce uniting and advocating for the over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated businesses.
Attractions Ontario
Attractions Ontario is the authority on Attractions & Trip Motivators in Ontario, the voice of the industry and the source for consumers to discover Ontario’s destination experiences. The association offers best-in-class, high-value access to consumers in bolstering attendance and business activity for the Attractions & Tourism industry.
Travel Media Association of Canada
Founded in 1994, TMAC represents Canada’s most professional and productive experts in the field of travel. The Association currently has nearly 400 members, Canadian writers, photographers, videographers, bloggers and social media curators, as well as highly respected media relations representatives of the travel industry in Canada, and around the world.
Travel Industry Council of Ontario
TICO licensing is required for any person or business that sells travel. This means that if you are offering an experience that includes accommodations, you need to be TICO certified.
Ontario By Bike
Ontario By Bike develops and promotes cycle tourism across Ontario, certifying and supporting over 1,500 bicycle-friendly businesses. The program is open to accommodations, food services, attractions, and cycling-related businesses.
Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance
Sport tourism is the fastest-growing segment of the tourism industry. Founded in 2000 with the Canadian Tourism Commission, CSTA has grown from 18 to over 500 members, including municipalities, sport organizations, educational institutions, and industry suppliers.