Tourism Training
Find resources and support to equip your business or organization with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic tourism industry of Trent Hills and Northumberland County.
RTO8: Driving regional tourism growth
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) exists to support a competitive and sustainable regional tourism industry, attract visitors, generate economic activity and create jobs. They work with industry partners to build up the Kawarthas Northumberland region through experience development, investment, marketing, and workforce development.
Acceler8, a community-based business mentoring program
- Attain your business goals
- Strategically approach your business challenges
- Find ways to be more efficient and profitable
Acceler8 is a highly personalized approach that focuses on enabling businesses to succeed. By working with seasoned business experts, you will have access to one-on-one long-term mentoring to help you address key challenges and opportunities facing your business. Mentors are existing or retired business owners and specialists in one or more key business disciplines.
If you are an accommodator, retailer, attraction or food & beverage provider within Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough City or County or Northumberland County, Acceler8 could be the help you are looking for to grow your business.
Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism
The Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) offers training programs and development support services to advance the quality and success of tourism operators and destinations!
Their goal is to enhance the quality and sustainability of tourism experiences by providing support and training in:
- Sustainable Tourism Practices
- Experiential Tourism
- Tourism Community Development
- Culinary Tourism
- Indigenous Tourism
Build your tourism business in Northumberland County
Northumberland County is more than 2000 square kilometres of rolling hills, majestic waterways, with historic towns and villages in between. We’re friendly and welcoming and ranked Tops in Ontario for Outdoor Adventure. On the Northumberland County website, you’ll find the support you need to help your tourism business grow.
Add your business to the Northumberland Tourism Business Directory.
Read Northumberland Tourism’s “8 Easy Steps to Promote Your Tourism Business”
