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Greetings from Durham Tourism
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Welcome to the February issue of Durham Tourism's Industry Insights!
This month's issue is packed with information! From the launch of our 2018 Discovery Guide, to upcoming events such as the 2018 Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium, industry news and more!
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Tourism Industry Highlights
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2018 Discovery Guide
Durham Tourism is excited to announce the 2018 edition of the Discovery Guide. This guide gives Durham Region residents and visitors an in-depth look at all there is to see and do in the region.
This year's guide comes in a digest size format, and is available online and in print. Explore the insider information on what to see, where to stay, and where to eat in beautiful Durham Region.
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Supporting the local agriculture food industry
The Economic Development Division, Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently launched a Local Food Business Retention and Expansion project for the Region of Durham, which will support local business development and job creation in the agri-food sector.
Trained volunteers will be conducting confidential interviews with a variety of local agricultural businesses to understand needs, concerns and opportunities for producers, manufacturers, distributors, and food service providers within Durham Region. These survey responses will then be analyzed to identify opportunities to improve the local agri-food sector in Durham Region.
Businesses within Durham Region, which represent any part of the local food chain, are encouraged to participate. Volunteers are also being sought to assist with business interviews.
For more information, or to participate, contact Lisa MacKenzie, Agriculture Program Co-ordinator at
[email protected] or 905-668-4113 ext. 2615.
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Stop by and say hi! Durham Tourism attending two important trade shows
Durham Tourism invites you to stop by our booth and say "hi" at two upcoming trade shows. The Durham Tourism team will be at the
Outdoor Adventure Show in Mississauga at the International Centre from
February 23 to 25, and at the
Toronto International Bike Show from
March 2 to 4, at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto. We'll be sharing all that Durham's great outdoor spaces and awesome outdoor activities have to offer, and we'd love to see you there!
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Scugog Ice Adventures
Scugog Ice Adventures has more than 20 years of fishing experience on Lake Scugog. This local charter company offers day hut rentals, afternoon fishing, renovated bungalows, overnight fishing and corporate packages. Their warm, quality built ice accommodations meet the needs of the most serious anglers looking for perch, black crappie and bluegill. Operating out of the Port Perry Marina, Scugog Ice Adventures uses Bombardier snow machines to get you out on the ice for a day of fishing. To learn more about their services and packages, visit
Scugog Ice Adventures website.
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Bill 148
Did you know that the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) advocates on behalf of Ontario's tourism industry to position the sector for growth? Currently on their issues agenda is Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act (Changing Workplaces Review). Many tourism business owners are concerned about the impacts of Bill 148. TIAO members can log in to find out more about TIAO's advocacy initiatives, including Bill 148.
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Spotlight on: Durham Mountain Biking Association
Fat biking has become increasingly popular over the past several years, and this is certainly true in Durham Region. Durham Region has an avid biking community, along with several biking clubs and associations, including the Durham Mountain Biking Association (DMBA). Founded in 2005, DMBA creates, enhances and preserves trail opportunities for mountain bikers in Durham and York regions. In addition to hosting regular group rides, family oriented events in the spring and fall, and advocacy work, DMBA members spend a lot of time developing and maintaining trails throughout Durham.
With fat biking season in full effect, DMBA members have been busy over the past months maintaining two loops of single track, which are winter groomed in Durham Forest's main tract, located in the township of Uxbridge.
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Central Counties Tourism and Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium
Durham Tourism is pleased to invite all stakeholders to join us on
March 21, at the Deer Creek Golf & Country Club in Ajax, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the 2018 Central Counties Tourism and Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium. Registration for this event is now open!
This highly anticipated annual event brings together stakeholders from across the region for a day of networking, insightful guest speakers, presentations and workshops. Participants have the chance to connect with each other, share ideas and opportunities, and learn about current industry initiatives and programs.
This year's theme is Gathering for Growth.
Register online
by visiting the Central Counties Tourism website. Registration fee is $25. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Watch for further details in our March issue of Industry Insights!
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Durham Region rises to the top as a finalist for the Amazon HQ2 bid
On
January 18, Amazon announced the
Toronto Region as a finalist for their second corporate headquarters, the only Canadian entry to make the top 20. The Toronto Global Amazon HQ2 bid included two exceptional Durham sites, the Carruthers Creek Business Area in the Town of Ajax and the Pickering Innovation Corridor. Both locations are appropriately zoned and serviced; readily available to accommodate Amazon's requirements. Durham Region is proud to be part of the innovative team behind the Toronto Global Amazon HQ2 bid.
Learn more about the Durham Region component of the bid by visiting the Region's Amazon HQ2 Proposal website at
durham.ca/amazon.
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What's new in Sport Tourism?
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Keep these upcoming sport events on your radar!
Take advantage of Sport Durham's monthly sport events radar to ensure that your business is prepared to welcome incoming athletes and visitors to Durham Region during key sport events!
Keep the following event on your radar:
- 2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships, February 23 to 25, at the Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa. Skaters from across Canada will compete for team national titles in the senior, junior, open, intermediate and novice categories. Approximately 40 teams and 800 skaters from across Canada.
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Upcoming Revenue Generation Webinar Series
Central Counties Tourism and Sport Durham are hosting a bi-monthly webinar series focused on revenue generation for events. This series is perfect for festival and event organizers, municipal staff, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Chambers of Commerce, and any partners looking to increase their revenue through sponsorship funding. Upcoming webinars include:
- February 21: Who to reach out to: learn how to find the right contact and about differentiation (charity vs. marketing).
- March 7: Meetings: learn about the face-to-face approach, tour of the business, and the first versus the third meeting.
- March 21: The pitch/negotiation: learn more about "the proposal," how to ask, and showing value.
Email
[email protected] to have your name added to registration alerts for the webinar series.
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Durham Tourism and Sport Durham!
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