Industry Resources
State of the Ontario Tourism Industry – Read the Report
Ontario’s tourism industry is a vital contributor to the economy, representing $36 billion of the province’s GDP. While domestic and inbound travel improved in the latter half of 2022, the industry is not expected to recover from the pandemic until 2025.
This report calls for a comprehensive strategy that addresses workforce development, regulatory burdens, infrastructure deficits and regional disparities. Recommendations were informed by two policy roundtables held in the Summer and Fall of 2022, bringing together tourism operators, industry experts, associations, chambers of commerce, and boards of trade from across the province.
Using the Library
Read through some of our approved strategies and action plans that outline our priorities and guide our economic and tourism development efforts. Or check out some of our workshops that we have hosted in the past.
Destination Management Plan
An overarching 5-year framework to help optimize that economy year-round and provide greater benefits for all residents across the County… Read More
Logo & Brand Guidelines
Click here to view and download some of our logos and brand guidelines…
Workshops & Training Videos
Click here to view some of our Workshops & Training Sessions that we have hosted in the past…
Visitor Information Resources
Printable Brochures, Video Training & More….coming soon
Stay informed
Learn more about what is happening in the Tourism Industry by signing up for these informational newsletters.
Haliburton Highlands Economic Development
The latest news, trends & opportunities in the Haliburton Highlands…
Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Filled with business news, resources & government information…
Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization
Keep updated on the work OHTO does, latest tourism news, trends & opportunities…
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
Includes the weekly TIAO Newsletter, and announcements for the Ontario Tourism Industry…
Destination Canada
Updates on all the latest happenings, including research results and insights, program highlights, & more...
Industry Resource Partners
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
A Resource Hub available to tourism operators and destination partners.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Focuses on uniting communities, Indigenous organizations and industry leaders to support the growth of Indigenous tourism in Ontario.
Industry Marketing Partners
Destination Canada
Destination Canada provides intelligence, tools and resources that help the Canadian tourism industry reach domestic and international markets.
Destination Ontario
Destination Ontario is the lead tourism marketing organization for Ontario, Canada. We market Ontario to travel consumers within the province, across Canada and around the world.
Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO)
OHTO’s mandate is to build and support a competitive tourism region, known as Ontario’s Highlands, through marketing and product development.
Festival & Events Ontario
FEO is proud to represent over 1,400 festivals and events in Ontario. With our member’s help, we’ve built a community of knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate festival and event organizers and volunteers.
Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA)
The CTA works with communities to grow food tourism by leveraging the history, heritage, and culture behind the food & drink that makes each destination unique.
Workforce Development Resources
Ontario Tourism Education Corporation
OTEC delivers award-winning skills training, consulting, research and insight – guiding workforce strategy and evidence-based investment.
Fleming Employment Services
Access free employment programs, candidates, and resources to hire the right person and grow your business.
Workforce Development Board
The WDB provide labour market information, coordinate employment and training services, and engage employer communities.
Tourism HR Canada
Tourism HR Canada facilitates, coordinates, and enables human resource development activities which support a globally competitive and sustainable industry and foster the development of a dynamic and resilient workforce.
Programs
Below are some of the programs that the MHH team endorse & encourage
Ride the Highlands
FREE – Ride the Highlands is a niche activity promotional program geared to the motorcycle enthusiast. Marketing efforts are directed at increasing engagement with the digital platforms associated with this product, including RidetheHighlands.ca.
Safe Travel Stamp
FREE – Allows travellers and other Travel & Tourism stakeholders to recognise destination around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC’s Global Safe Travels Protocols.
Cycle Friendly
FREE – For cyclists, the Ontario By Bike Network offers a variety of information on cycling in Ontario; inspiring visitors and residents to explore more by bike.
Feast ON
Recognizes businesses committed to sourcing & celebrating Ontario grown food and drink.
Scott Ovell
Director of Economic Development & Tourism
705-286-1333 x 230
sovell@haliburtoncounty.ca
Tracie Bertrand
Tourism Manager
705-286-1333 x 241
tbertrand@haliburtoncounty.ca
Eric Casper
Tourism Assistant
705-286-1777
ecasper@haliburtoncounty.ca
Thom Lambert
Social Media Coordinator
tlambert@haliburtoncounty.ca