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Tourism Business Info-Guide
Content provided by Government of Canada

• Summary
  

  Working in tourism can be a challenging, but extremely rewarding venture. There are many things you need to know if you're starting up or running a tourism business. This document aims to provide you with useful information sourced from other government departments, industry associations and tourism partners to help you start and run your tourism business in Ontario.

• Human Resources
  

  Planning

  HR Management Plan

  An HR management plan from the Business Development Bank of Canada that helps you through finding, hiring, developing and retaining employees.

  For further information:
  please call 1-877-232-2269
  visit the website: Human Resources Management

  Training

  The Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC)

  Ontario Tourism Education Corporation is the certifying body for tourism occupations in Ontario.

  emerit Certification for the Tourism Industry

  emerit Professional Certification, recognized across the country, brings a professionalism and credibility to each of the emerit-trained professions in the tourism industry.

  For further information:
  see the document: emerit Certification for the Tourism Industry

  Marketing and Partnerships

  Marketing and E-business for the Tourism Industry

  Information on e-business marketing for tourism businesses from Business Development Bank of Canada .

  For further information:
  please call 1-877-232-2269
  visit the website: Marketing and e-business for the tourism industry

  Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC)

  The OTMPC website for industry partners. This provides a source of tourism news, marketing opportunities, research and resources. Some information on this site includes:

  • Product Development with OTMPC
    Opportunities to partner with OTMP in product development. The City, Touring and Outdoor committees identify and co-ordinate a Product Development Program.

  For further information:
  please call 1-800-263-7836
  visit the website: Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation’s (OTMPC)

  The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)

  The CTC supports a cooperative relationship between the private sector and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories with respect to Canadian tourism.

  Partnership Programs
  Partnership opportunities with the Canadian Tourism Commission.

  Product Innovation and Enhancement
  Product development opportunities with the Canadian Tourism Commission

  For further information:
  visit the website:  TravelCanada.ca

• Financing
  

  The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre has created a document which provides an overview of some of the main financing options for individuals operating a business in Ontario, including programs offered or supported by the government.

  For further information:
  please call 1-800-567-2345
  see these documents:
  Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide
  Financing for Starting a Business Info-Guide

  Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program

  A rebate program that provides GST/HST relief to non-resident consumers and non-resident non-GST/HST-registered businesses.

  For further information:
  please call 1-800-959-5525
  visit the website: Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program
  see the document: Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program

  Guides

  Canadian Tourism Commission

  The Canadian Tourism Commission produces a number of publications to help you make sense of the tourism industry. You can access tourism intelligence bulletins, market research reports, information on travel trends and motivations, financial planning and risk management guides. Listed below are examples of these guides.

  For further information:
  visit the website: TravelCanada.ca

  Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

  Business Development Bank of Canada is Canada’s bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), delivering financial and management services, with a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy. The BDC has a number of financing programs for a variety of business needs.

  My project: Securing Working Capital
  Information which can assist with securing working capital for businesses.

  My project: Sell a business
  Information which can help with succession planning to ensure long-term success.

  For further information:
  please call 1-877-232-2269

  Tourism Investment Fund - Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

  The fund helps finance high-end tourism operators or start-ups in potentially viable destination centres. It is designed specifically to finance single season tourism infrastructures or operations that have the potential to expand beyond a single season.

  For further information:
  please call 1-877-232-2269
  visit the website: