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RTO12 Creates ‘Work-Integrated Learning’ for Georgian College Tourism Course
(January 7, 2020…Bracebridge)…As part of its multi-year workforce development strategy, RTO12’s executive director, James Murphy, will instruct a second-year tourism course at Georgian College in Barrie, starting in January 2020.
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Please join Executive Director, James Murphy and Senior Director of Strategy & Communications, Kate Monk, for one of four Town Hall meetings happening this December to update stakeholders on RTO12’s 5-Year Strategy, the 2020-2021 Business & Operational Plan (currently in development), and additional industry information. Continue reading
Porter Airlines will launch its new seasonal service into the Muskoka Airport (YQA) on June 27, 2019. A ceremonial water cannon salute and welcoming addresses offer photo opportunities to commemorate the occasion. Robert Deluce, Executive Chairman of Porter Airlines, will join local dignitaries, airport officials and representatives from Explorers’ Edge on the first flight.
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Explorers’ Edge sweetens Porter flights to Muskoka with two summer programs – Shuttles and an incentive package offered to passengers using the 10-week service
Bracebridge, ON (May 22, 2019) – Take a flight to Muskoka with Porter Airlines this summer and take advantage of two great programs offered by the regional tourism organization, Explorers’ Edge.
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This is a great opportunity to meet fellow tourism operators to exchange insights and information, and to build collective enthusiasm for the regional industry before summer is in full swing. Join your colleagues from Algonquin Park, Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka, Parry Sound and South Algonquin.
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As announced early last week, Porter Airlines and RTO12 will be introducing summer seasonal service into the Muskoka Airport (YQA) for the summer of 2019!
To compliment this service, the popular “Fuel & Fun Package” has been re-developed to incentivize domestic and international travelers to book a flight on the new Porter Airlines service to Muskoka during the 2019 flying season from June 27 to September 3, running Mondays and Thursdays (except on long holiday weekends, when the service will run Tuesday instead of Monday). Continue reading
RTO12 Board Nominations Committee Town Halls
Tourism business owners in the RTO12 catchment (Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound) are invited to attend one of three upcoming ‘Town Halls’ across the region to meet with current RTO12 board members, to receive an update on RTO12 projects and the current 5-Year Regional Tourism Strategy, and to hear more about becoming a director on the RTO board.
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Porter Airlines opens Ontario’s Muskoka region to North American travellers with summer service
TORONTO / March 25, 2019 – Porter Airlines will be flying to Muskoka Airport with the introduction of 2019 summer service. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts, Muskoka has established itself among the world’s iconic summer retreats. Continue reading
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Explorers’ Edge To Host First Annual Regional Tourism Summit This Fall – Workforce development to be a highlight of the September 20th event.
(September 4, 2018…Bracebridge, ON)…Explorers’ Edge (also known as RTO12) will host its first annual Regional Tourism Summit at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario on Thursday, September 20, 2018, announced Executive Director James Murphy. Continue reading
September 20, 2018 Post Summit Presentations and Materials
Join us for the regional tourism industry event of the year. Gather with industry colleagues and tourism stakeholders for a day to network and learn about industry best practices.
