Resources
As an Oxford County tourism operator or partner, you have access to many different resources and training opportunities. Some are free to attend, while others may have a small fee. We encourage you to check back often, as this page will be updated frequently based on availability. Explore our complete list of resources below and contact us if you have any questions.
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Workshops & Training:
Digital Resources
- Accessibility & Inclusivity | TIAO - Tourism Counts
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
- Government of Ontario - Accessibility training module
- Government of Canada - Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- Project Implicit - Harvard - Implicit Association Test
- The 519 Media Reference Guide Focus on: Pronouns 101
- Truth and Reconciliation of Canada: 94 Calls to Action
- Understanding Access Now: Map Mission with Jonathan Marriott Recording
- Download the Extranet Training Manual
- Watch the Online Training Video.
- Destination Canada (training videos)
- Facebook 101 Presentation (Tourism Oxford presentation)
- Help others talk about you on social media (Tourism Oxford handout)
- Instagram 101 Presentation (Tourism Oxford presentation)
- SWOTC (training & opportunities)
- Tourism Marketing Resources (Tourism Oxford)
- Tourism signs on Ontario’s roadways | ontario.ca and how to apply for Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) Ontario Interstate Logos
- Submit content to the Culinary Tourism content calendar including blogs and social posts: Submit your content here
- Data Research Reports — SWOTC
- Destination Canada · Annual Report 2024
- Home - Tourism Industry Association of Canada
- Product Development & Investment | TIAO - Tourism Counts
- State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report 2022
- Tourism Oxford 5 Year Plan (2025-2030)
- Understanding the Consumer with Ana Baxter Recording
- An Oxford County Resource providing comprehensive employment services to both Job Seekers and Local Employers: Options for Employment - More than a service, a partner in your growth
- Community Employment Services; offers free wrap-around support, digital attraction, and retention of your existing workforce
- Learn more via their Uniquely Designed Programming, or
- Check out their YouTube Channel for mini videos on hiring, labour market information, accessing funding and more
- Employer Resources - Tourism HR Canada
- Forward Motion: Webinars
- Reimagine to Succeed: Hire and Retain People with Disabilities and Build Inclusive Workplaces (OTEC)
- Workforce Development, Tourism Ideas & More (SWOTC)
Certifications
- Certified Bike Friendly (Ontario by Bike)
- Feast On Certification (Culinary Tourism Alliance)
- Signature Experiences Program (SWOTC)
Organizations
- Sustainable Tourism 2030
- Transition to Less Waste (assistance & resources for waste free events)
- Water Capacity Buy-Back Water Program
Research
- SWOTC Research (consumer sentiment, market segments...)
- Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model- TRIEM (A tool to estimate economic impact of tourism activities)
- Food Tourism 101 (Culinary Tourism Alliance)