Ontario won’t make staycation tax credit permanent despite calls from industry Tourism minister says the government is supporting the sector in other ways Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2022
Ontario’s tourism sector won’t fully recover from pandemic until 2025: report There is a challenge not only with drawing tourists to Ontario, but drawing people to work in the industry Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.12.2022
Pandemic, labour shortage facing Simcoe County tourism sector Staycations have become critical in the wake of COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.07.2022
‘Summer of recovery’: Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism Domestic tourism activity was down 20 per cent this March compared to 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.07.2022
Tourism rebounding in Barrie as pandemic nightmare eases Tourism Barrie expects a robust summer season Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.05.2022
Ontario releases Tourism Economic Recovery Report containing ten key recommendations Full report accessible online Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.06.2021
Sadlon Arena expansion proposed by Barrie city councillor 'This expansion is necessary to make our facility competitive,' says Gary Harvey Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.05.2021
2021 Clearview Small Halls Festival Cancelled Due to Continuing Public Health Crisis Planning festival would be unrealistic in current pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.04.2021
Barrie may soon have an iconic ‘go to’ sign on the waterfront Could attract tourists who would share photos with the sign Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2021
COVID-19 Tourism Response Fund now available for local organizations struggling to adjust to changing landscape Some restaurants, accommodations, recreation organizations, and others eligible Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.01.2021