Annual Membership Benefits
TIAO is recognized as the umbrella government advocacy organization serving Ontario's diverse tourism industry. We facilitate conversations between industry and government to affirm the economic value of tourism.
Member Benefits
Government Liaison and Updates: Stay informed about key legislative changes and receive guidance on how new policies and regulations will affect your business operations and growth potential.
Grants & Funding Resources: Access up-to-date information on funding opportunities and grants designed to support Ontario’s tourism operators.
Your Voice in Government: Amplify your influence and help shape policies that directly impact your business and the tourism sector.
Ontario Tourism Strategy: Be part of the conversation to define the future of Ontario tourism and ensure your business thrives in the province's evolving landscape.
Tourism Day at Queen’s Park: Meet with key policymakers, secure funding opportunities, and advocate for tourism’s priorities in Ontario’s provincial legislature.
Ontario Tourism Summit: Gain valuable insights from industry leaders, understand emerging trends, and position your business for success. TIAO Members enjoy registration savings.
Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence: Reduced Member fee when nominating your organization or another for OTAE.
Tourism Opportunities Forum(s): Join industry experts and peers to explore emerging trends, business opportunities, and collaborate on solutions to shared challenges in Ontario’s tourism sector.
Member Directory: Stand out in TIAO's online Member Directory, where industry peers and partners can find your business.
Event Listing: Reach a provincial tourism audience by featuring your events in the Industry Events Calendar.
Job Board: Reach industry professionals by posting your employment opportunities on TIAO’s online Job Board.
Industry Network: Connect with leaders, innovators, and peers from across Ontario. From the Ontario Tourism Summit to the Tourism Opportunities Forum, TIAO events create the connections that turn ideas into opportunities.
TIAO's Proud Member Logo: Opportunity to use the TIAO Member logo and show your support.
Education and Webinars: Stay ahead of industry trends by attending member-only webinars that cover key topics to enhance your operations.
TIAO Newsletter: Keep informed on issues happening now delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
Forward Motion Podcast: Your go-to destination for insightful conversations, expert perspectives, and inspiring stories that drive Ontario’s tourism industry forward.
Supplementary Member Benefits
These benefits provide added value through access to industry communications, advocacy updates, professional development opportunities, and participation in Ontario’s broader tourism network.
TIAO has partnered with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism to deliver sustainable tourism certification programs to businesses in Ontario. As the exclusive purveyor of Sustainable Tourism certification in the province, TIAO can offer affiliate Sustainable Tourism memberships, including preferred rates for TIAO members.
BSAP recognizes students based on a combination of academic success, community involvement, leadership skills and a webinar presentation. Baxter Student Ambassadors receive access to TIAO's network and other perks such as a free registration to the Ontario Tourism Summit.
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