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.
Please find below news and recent initiatives issued by Ottawa Tourism. Please contact Ottawa Tourism’s Communications team for further information.
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!
Ottawa Tourism backs Kanata North’s Hub350
June 15, 2021 - Ottawa Tourism announced today that it will support Kanata North’s new Hub350 project.
COMING SOON: Ottawa Tourism and RBC Bluesfest offer exclusive hotel concerts in June and July
June 8, 2021 - Ottawa Tourism and RBC Bluesfest announced today that the postponed-from-April Room Service Concert Series: An Ottawa Hotel Exclusive will take place over four weekends between June 18 and July 10, 2021.
Ottawa Tourism elects Board of Directors
June 4, 2021 - Ottawa Tourism’s Annual General Meeting, held virtually yesterday afternoon, confirmed the organization’s volunteer Board of Directors for 2021-2022
Ottawa Tourism commemorates Tourism Week in Canada
May 25, 2021 - As Tourism Week in Canada is observed May 23-30, 2021, Ottawa Tourism releases today the top picks for its #MyOttawa Local’s Guide.
Ottawa Tourism launches Virtually Ottawa
April 8, 2021 - Ottawa Tourism launched last week Virtually Ottawa, an interactive experience which aims to inspire conference planners to consider Ottawa, Canada’s capital, for their next meeting.
POSTPONED: Room Service Concert Series: An Ottawa Hotel Exclusive
April 7, 2021 - Ottawa Tourism and RBC Bluesfest today announced that the Room Service Concert Series: An Ottawa Hotel Exclusive has been postponed to an as-yet-unknown future date.
Hybrid City Alliance adds 8 new members
March 24, 2021 - Eight cities—Antwerp, Cannes, Durban, Edmonton, Lausanne-Montreux, Seoul, Sydney, and Zurich—have joined Ottawa, The Hague, Geneva, and Prague in the Hybrid City Alliance.
Ottawa Tourism shines spotlight on Ottawa’s social media stars
December 1, 2020 - Today, Ottawa Tourism launches the third collection of videos profiling Ottawans who make their city vibrant and embody Ottawa’s identity.
