June 20, 2022—Ottawa Tourism granted special museum status today to dozens of Ottawa festivals, restaurants, concert venues, and attractions as a way to shine a light on some of the city’s cultural hidden gems.
Please find below news and recent initiatives issued by Ottawa Tourism. Please contact Ottawa Tourism’s Communications team for further information.
Ottawa Tourism confirms board of directors for coming year
June 7, 2022—Ottawa Tourism’s Annual General Meeting, held in person yesterday afternoon at the Shaw Centre, confirmed the organization’s volunteer Board of Directors for 2022-2023.
Ottawa Tourism offers Third Night On Us
June 1, 2022—Today, in the middle of Tourism Week in Canada, Ottawa Tourism launches its 3rd Night On Us offer, encouraging visitors to Canada’s capital to stay longer and save.
Ottawa Tourism launches additional workforce development initiatives
May 9, 2022—A virtual Tourism Career Expo takes place on Wednesday, May 18, sponsored by Ottawa Tourism.
Government of Canada supports Ottawa’s tourism industry with Tourism Relief Fund
May 6, 2022—As a result of $5.5 million received through the Tourism Relief Fund, delivered by FedDev Ontario, Ottawa Tourism is providing eligible tourism businesses ...
Ottawa’s brand holds key to economic recovery
March 30, 2022—The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism brought more than 125 local tourism and business leaders, owners, and operators together at yesterday’s Canada in One City event at the Westin Ottawa to share how city branding can lead the way to economic recovery.
Ottawa Tourism looks for input into new Destination Master Plan
December 15, 2021—Ottawa Tourism has engaged Resonance Consultancy to develop a 10-year Destination Master Plan and area residents are encouraged to share their input on the tourism landscape.
Ottawa Tourism invites Jeopardy! contestants to experience Winterlude
November 25, 2021—Ottawa Tourism is officially inviting two contestants from Tuesday night’s Jeopardy! show to visit Canada’s capital during Winterlude.
Ottawa Tourism wins international and provincial kudos
October 29, 2021—Ottawa Tourism received two prestigious accolades earlier this week.
Ottawa Tourism extends tour operator incentive program
October 22, 2021—Ottawa Tourism has extended its Ottawa Visitor Incentive Program (VIP)—which encourages tour operators to bring more visitors to Ottawa—until February 28, 2022.
Ottawa Tourism launches Work in Tourism Job Board
October 14, 2021—Ottawa Tourism launched today Ottawa’s Work in Tourism Job Board.
#Invite2 campaign making a positive impact in Ottawa
September 1, 2021—Ottawa-area tourism operators are grateful for the enormous support of locals who joined Ottawa Tourism’s #Invite2 campaign that launched on July 14, 2021.
Ottawa, Toronto, and Montréal join together for tri-city tourism push
August 27, 2021 – Ottawa, Toronto, and Montréal have set their friendly rivalries aside to create a new campaign aimed at reviving the excitement of travelling to three of Canada’s largest and most vibrant cities.
Ottawa Tourism receives prestigious destination marketing designation
August 25, 2021—Ottawa Tourism has been awarded the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destinations International in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.
#Invite2 Day declared in Ottawa
August 6, 2021 - Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has proclaimed today, August 6, #Invite2 Day and will share the #Invite2 message on his personal social media pages.
Ottawa Tourism designates August 3-8, 2021 #Invite2 Pledge Week
July 28, 2021 - Next week, Ottawa Tourism urges residents to play an active role in the revival of the local tourism industry by pledging to invite friends and family to visit Ottawa this year.
Ottawa Tourism launches #Invite2 campaign encouraging residents to help rebuild the local visitor economy
July 14, 2021 - Ottawa Tourism today launched its #Invite2 campaign, encouraging local residents to #Invite2 colleagues, neighbours, besties, family members, or friends to safely join in the many activities in and around the region and—in turn—reinvigorate the Ottawa economy and reignite fun!
