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Big Applause Awards 2026: Event Outcomes - RTO 12
Big Applause Awards 2026: Event Outcomes - RTO 12
On May 13, 2026, tourism operators, community partners, destination leaders, and industry champions gathered at Grandview Golf Club in Huntsville for the Big Applause Awards 2026 — a morning focused on celebrating the people who create exceptional visitor experiences across the Explorers’ Edge region. The event recognized outstanding tourism professionals who supported the fall 2025 […]
Spring 2026 Business Confidence Survey - RTO 12
Spring 2026 Business Confidence Survey - RTO 12
Economic pressure at home and abroad, shifting cross-border dynamics, changing travel patterns, and softer consumer confidence are all reshaping the visitor landscape across RTO 12. While we have access to accommodation, visitor, marketing, and economic data, that information is not enough on its own.We need to hear directly from the businesses on the ground.
You're Invited to the Big Applause Awards 2026 - RTO 12
You're Invited to the Big Applause Awards 2026 - RTO 12
The Big Applause Awards honour outstanding tourism professionals across the Explorers' Edge region. Join us May 13 in Huntsville. Get your tickets.
Women in Tourism - April 23, 2026 - RTO 12
Women in Tourism - April 23, 2026 - RTO 12
A recap of Women in Tourism: Know Your Worth. Tell Your Story. — April 23, 2026 at the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame, Bracebridge, Ontario.
Flood Updates & Resources for the Explorers’ Edge Region - RTO 12
Flood Updates & Resources for the Explorers’ Edge Region - RTO 12
Last Update: April 16, 2026 Spring flooding is affecting parts of our region, and conditions may continue to change over the coming days. This page has been created to help residents, operators, businesses, and visitors access official flood-related resources, municipal notices, preparedness tools, and road information in one place. A Ministry of Natural Resources Flood […]
Explorers’ Edge 2026–2027 Business & Operational Plan - RTO 12
Explorers’ Edge 2026–2027 Business & Operational Plan - RTO 12
Building a stronger, more regenerative visitor economy Explorers’ Edge’s 2026–2027 Business & Operational Plan sets the course for the year ahead, outlining how we will strengthen tourism across Muskoka, Algonquin Park, Parry Sound, Almaguin Highlands, South Algonquin, and Loring-Restoule. Covering the fiscal period of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, the plan focuses on […]
Women in Tourism Event - RTO 12
Women in Tourism Event - RTO 12
An intimate professional development evening for women in tourism across the Explorers' Edge region. Muskoka, April 23, 2026. Limited spots available.
Big Applause Awards 2026 - RTO 12
Big Applause Awards 2026 - RTO 12
Big Applause Awards – Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 Behind every great visitor experience is a tourism professional who shows up when it’s hardest- and it’s time to recognize them. The Big Applause Awards are now accepting nominations to celebrate an exceptional tourism employee or colleague who goes above and beyond to ensure our fall […]
Women in Tourism
Women in Tourism
Smarter Hiring. Stronger Teams. Better Retention. - RTO 12
Smarter Hiring. Stronger Teams. Better Retention. - RTO 12
Building Strong Tourism Teams: Practical Strategies for Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention Finding and keeping great staff remains one of the most significant challenges facing tourism and hospitality operators today. Whether hiring for seasonal peaks or year-round roles, the ability to build a strong, respectful workplace culture is essential to delivering exceptional visitor experiences and sustaining […]
Explorers' Edge 2026/27 Partnership Program February 19th Information Webinar - RTO 12
Explorers' Edge 2026/27 Partnership Program February 19th Information Webinar - RTO 12
Co-Invest. Collaborate. Create Regional Impact.Information Webinar February 19, 10:00am The Explorers’ Edge Partnership Program is a strategic co-investment opportunity designed to support tourism planning, marketing, product development, and the creation of bookable, high-quality visitor experiences across the region. Click here to register Program Overview The Explorers’ Edge Partnership Program is a strategic co-investment opportunity designed […]
Optimizing Your Website for AI Travel Recommendations - RTO 12
Optimizing Your Website for AI Travel Recommendations - RTO 12
More travellers are now planning trips by asking AI tools for recommendations, not just using search engines. This session explains how those systems decide which tourism businesses get mentioned and what you as a tourism operator can do to improve your visibility. We’ll show how AI visibility builds directly on the same fundamentals as SEO, […]
Traveler Trends 2026: Insights for the Season Ahead - RTO 12
Traveler Trends 2026: Insights for the Season Ahead - RTO 12
Connect through Toronto Pearson from Hamilton and Region of Waterloo
Connect through Toronto Pearson from Hamilton and Region of Waterloo
Travel in comfort between Hamilton or Kitchener and Toronto Pearson with our partner, Landline. Enjoy reclining seats, bag transfer, Wi-Fi and more.
Leading Service: Practical Skills for Front-Line Teams & Supervisors - RTO 12
Leading Service: Practical Skills for Front-Line Teams & Supervisors - RTO 12
A practical, in-person workshop for the tourism & hospitality workforce Explorers’ Edge, in partnership with the Town of Huntsville, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, and the Huntsville BIA, is pleased to offer a hands-on workshop focused on Customer Service for Huntsville’s tourism and hospitality sector. We heard clearly from industry that while longer training sessions can be […]
Fire, Ice and Forest Lights - A Magical Muskoka Winter Day Trip
Fire, Ice and Forest Lights - A Magical Muskoka Winter Day Trip
Huntsville Holiday Lights Bus Tour: Downtown Displays & Forest of Light
Huntsville Holiday Lights Bus Tour: Downtown Displays & Forest of Light
Creating Positive Impact: Learning Series for Tourism Providers - RTO 12
Creating Positive Impact: Learning Series for Tourism Providers - RTO 12
Inclusive Service Excellence Workshop - RTO 12
Inclusive Service Excellence Workshop - RTO 12
Travel Package Co-Creation Lab - RTO 12
Travel Package Co-Creation Lab - RTO 12
Let’s build bookable trips together. Purpose – The Travel Package Co-Creation Lab is a series of in-person and online sessions hosted by Explorers’ Edge to bring together local tourism businesses, guides, makers, and experience hosts to design market-ready travel packages for the region’s new Regenerative Travel Agency (TICO-licensed). These labs empower small and medium-sized operators […]
500: We've Run Into An Issue | Mailchimp
500: We've Run Into An Issue | Mailchimp
Diva Dialogues: Unlocking Inclusive Growth in Tourism - RTO 12
Diva Dialogues: Unlocking Inclusive Growth in Tourism - RTO 12
Thank You for Joining Us at the 2025 Regional Tourism Summit - RTO 12
Thank You for Joining Us at the 2025 Regional Tourism Summit - RTO 12
2025 Regional Tourism Summit - RTO 12
2025 Regional Tourism Summit - RTO 12
Business Confidence Survey Spring vs Summer Report - RTO 12
Business Confidence Survey Spring vs Summer Report - RTO 12
2025 Regional Tourism Summit - RTO 12
2025 Regional Tourism Summit - RTO 12
State of Social Media in 2025 - RTO 12
State of Social Media in 2025 - RTO 12
Diva Dialogues: Unlocking Inclusive Growth in Tourism - RTO 12
Diva Dialogues: Unlocking Inclusive Growth in Tourism - RTO 12
Mastering Outdoor iPhone Photography - RTO 12
Mastering Outdoor iPhone Photography - RTO 12
Travel Agent - RTO 12
Travel Agent - RTO 12
ONTARIO TRAVEL & TOURISM MONTHLY SUMMARY INSIGHTS
ONTARIO TRAVEL & TOURISM MONTHLY SUMMARY INSIGHTS
Business Confidence Index Interm Wave 5 Survey - RTO 12
Business Confidence Index Interm Wave 5 Survey - RTO 12
Women in Tourism – Fall 2025 Edition
Women in Tourism – Fall 2025 Edition
Explorers' Edge 2025-2026 Partnership Program
Explorers' Edge 2025-2026 Partnership Program
Product Development Session - West Parry Sound District
Product Development Session - West Parry Sound District
Business Confidence Index - Wave 4 Survey - RTO 12
Business Confidence Index - Wave 4 Survey - RTO 12
Muskoka Official Plan Amendment 62: Resort Development
Muskoka Official Plan Amendment 62: Resort Development
Get Ready to Ride! Bike Cottage Country Spring 2025
Get Ready to Ride! Bike Cottage Country Spring 2025
Explorers' Edge Job Board - Regional Tourism Industry
Explorers' Edge Job Board - Regional Tourism Industry
Digital & Social Media Trends in a Crazy World
Digital & Social Media Trends in a Crazy World
Women in Tourism: Muskoka Spring 2025 - RTO 12
Women in Tourism: Muskoka Spring 2025 - RTO 12
Employment Opportunity: Partnership Manager
Employment Opportunity: Partnership Manager
Social Media & Marketing in A Crazy World - RTO 12
Social Media & Marketing in A Crazy World - RTO 12
Explorers' Edge Town Hall - Muskoka - RTO 12
Explorers' Edge Town Hall - Muskoka - RTO 12
Product Development Session - Loring Restoule - RTO 12
Product Development Session - Loring Restoule - RTO 12
International Woman's Day Event
International Woman's Day Event
Explorers’ Edge to Honour Gravenhurst Resident John Cooper - RTO 12
Explorers’ Edge to Honour Gravenhurst Resident John Cooper - RTO 12
2025 - 2026 Business & Operational Plan Executive Summary - RTO 12
2025 - 2026 Business & Operational Plan Executive Summary - RTO 12
Big Applause Awards Celebration - RTO 12
Big Applause Awards Celebration - RTO 12
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