--- title: Our Partners date: 2025-10-01T10:55:00-04:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://www.rto9.ca/about/our-partners/" section: Pages --- # Our Partners Our partners include Destination Marketing Organizations and Destination Marketing Program (DMPs) partners. Together, we enhance and grow tourism in South Eastern Ontario through visitor-centric strategies. - ![Destination Ontario](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-destination-ontario.png) ### Destination Ontario Destination Ontario provides Ontario’s consumer-facing tourism businesses with opportunities to promote themselves on its website. Explore partner opportunities, marketing plans and campaigns, media relations, research, and more. [Learn more](https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/corporate) - ![Destination Canada](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-destination-canada.png) ### Destination Canada Destination Canada market Canada as a whole and offers intelligence, tools, and resources to help the Canadian tourism industry reach and grow international markets. [Learn more](https://www.destinationcanada.com/en) - ![Tourism Industry Association of Ontario](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-tiao.png) ### Tourism Industry Association of Ontario TIAO is the umbrella advocacy organization representing Ontario’s diverse tourism industry. With a network of over 186,000 businesses and 389,000 employees across the province, TIAO provides a strong, unified voice for the sector. [Learn more](https://www.tiaontario.ca/cpages/home) - ![Tourism Industry Association of Canada](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-tiac.png) ### Tourism Industry Association of Canada TIAC represents Canada’s tourism industry at the national level. Founded in 1930, it promotes policies, programs, and initiatives that support the growth and competitiveness of the sector. [Learn more](https://tiac-aitc.ca/) - ![Ontario Tourism Education Corporation](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-otec.png) ### Ontario Tourism Education Corporation OTEC is a not-for-profit leader in hospitality training and workforce development. It delivers high-quality programs and consulting services to help build a skilled and professional tourism workforce. [Learn more](https://www.otec.org/Home.aspx) - ![Culinary Tourism Alliance](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-cta.png) ### Culinary Tourism Alliance The Culinary Tourism Alliance connects the food and travel industries. By fostering relationships among growers, chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality providers, CTA supports the growth of food and beverage tourism. [Learn more](https://ontarioculinary.com/) - ![Indigenous Tourism Ontario](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-ito.png) ### Indigenous Tourism Ontario ITO is Ontario’s first dedicated Indigenous tourism organization. It unites communities, Indigenous organizations, and industry leaders to support the growth of Indigenous tourism across the province. [Learn more](https://indigenoustourismontario.ca/about-ito/who-we-are/) - ![Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-itac.png) ### Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada ITAC is a national non-profit organization committed to growing a sustainable and culturally rich Indigenous tourism industry in Canada. [Learn more](https://indigenoustourism.ca/en/) - ![Festivals & Events Ontario](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-feo.png) ### Festivals & Events Ontario FEO represents Ontario’s festivals and events industry. It provides education, professional development, and networking while supporting communities in delivering high-quality, unique festivals across the province. [Learn more](https://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/) - ![Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/cqcclogo-1.png) ### Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce CQCC is the national chamber of commerce representing 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated businesses. It unites and advocates for over 100,000 businesses across Canada, supporting growth and economic opportunity within the community. [Learn more](https://queerchamber.ca/) - ![Attractions Ontario](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-attractions-ontario.png) ### Attractions Ontario Attractions Ontario is the authority on attractions and trip motivators in the province. It provides industry leadership while helping consumers discover Ontario’s destination experiences and supporting attractions in growing attendance and business activity. [Learn more](https://attractionsontario.ca/) - ![Travel Media Association of Canada](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-tmac.png) ### Travel Media Association of Canada TMAC represents Canada’s travel media professionals, including writers, photographers, videographers, bloggers, and social media experts. Founded in 1994, it connects nearly 400 members with industry opportunities to promote travel across Canada. [Learn more](https://www.travelmedia.ca/) - ![Travel Industry Council of Ontario](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-tico.png) ### Travel Industry Council of Ontario TICO licensing is required for any person or business that sells travel in Ontario. Organizations offering experiences that include accommodations must be TICO certified to operate legally and protect consumers. [Learn more](https://www.tico.ca/) - ![Ontario By Bike](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-ontario-by-bike.png) ### Ontario By Bike Ontario By Bike supports the province’s growing cycle tourism community. It provides resources and recognition for businesses to become ‘Bicycle Friendly’ and attract cycling visitors. [Learn more](https://www.ontariobybike.ca/) - ![Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance](https://www.rto9.ca/images/transforms/Logos/_540xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/logo-sport-tourism-canada.png) ### Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance CSTA is the national organization supporting the sport tourism industry. Founded in 2000, it connects municipalities, sport organizations, educational institutions, and industry suppliers to grow sport tourism across Canada. [Learn more](https://sporttourismcanada.com/) ×