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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- Tourism Oxford's 2024 Annual Review
- Buy Back Water Information Session Recording
- Understanding the Consumer with Ana Baxter Recording
Workshops & Training: stay tuned for upcoming training opportunities in 2025!
Digital Resources
- What You Need to Know About Uses Permitted in Prime Agricultural Areas (Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA))
- Download the Extranet Training Manual
- Watch the Online Training Video.
- Tourism Marketing Resources (Tourism Oxford)
- Help others talk about you on social media (Tourism Oxford handout)
- Instagram 101 Presentation (Tourism Oxford presentation)
- Facebook 101 Presentation (Tourism Oxford presentation)
- SWOTC (training & opportunities)
- Destination Canada (training videos)
- Complete guide to social media for small business (Sprout Social)
- Podcast – The Brainy Business
- Welcoming visitors online (Tourism Oxford)
- Welcoming visitors on arrival (Tourism Oxford)
- Why Every Business Needs A Website
- Tourism Oxford Partnership Eligibility Form (contains Tourism Oxford readiness criteria)
- Farm Market
- 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
- Reimagine to Succeed: Hire and Retain People with Disabilities and Build Inclusive Workplaces (OTEC)
- Workforce Development, Tourism Ideas & More (SWOTC)
- 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
- Employer Resources - Tourism HR Canada
Certifications
- Certified Bike Friendly (Ontario by Bike)
- Feast On Certification (Culinary Tourism Alliance)
- Signature Experiences Program (SWOTC)
Organizations
- Transition to Less Waste (assistance & resources for waste free events)
- Water Capacity Buy-Back Water Program
- Sustainable Tourism 2030
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)
- Food Habits of Canadians (segments Canadians based on food preferences)