Visit The County Connect

26/06/2024

Did you know? 🌟 Visit The County delivers print collateral for businesses to ensure comprehensive visitor support?!

We collaborate with 10 strategic Visitor Information Locations scattered throughout The County that are available from June to October. These locations are stocked with guides, brochures, maps, and all the friendly advice a visitor could need. Last year, we distributed a whopping 29,000 pieces of print collateral! 📚✨

If you have visitor information or collateral you’d like featured at these spots, reach out to us at [email protected]

Check out the 10 Visitor Information Locations:

Breadcrumb Home Visitor Information Back Visitor Information Your Guide to Visitor Services Prince Edward County, a 1,050 km² peninsula, features multiple access points across its expansive landscape. To ensure comprehensive visitor support, we collaborate closely with key partners at strategic loc...

20/06/2024

BIG thanks to everyone who braved the heat to join us at our Annual General Meeting this past Monday!

Your presence and participation meant a lot as we shared our past achievements and gave a sneak peek into what's to come!

Thank you once again to Base31 for hosting us and to the vendors!

12/06/2024

You're invited to the Visit The County Annual General Meeting - A Year In Review. 🎉

This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and make an impact in shaping the future of Prince Edward County's tourism industry.

Join us for an exclusive look into our organization's recent achievements, marketing and management strategies, and what lies ahead. Get firsthand perspectives from our board and dedicated staff, offering you a glimpse into our success and the ventures on the horizon

We look forward to seeing you there!

📅 Monday, June 17, 2024
⏰ 4 - 6 PM
📍Base31
💲 FREE
↪️ RSVP:

You're invited to the Visit The County Annual General Meeting - A Year In Review on Monday

04/06/2024

You're invited to the Visit The County Annual General Meeting - A Year In Review!

Connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of Prince Edward County's tourism industry. 🎉

Join us for an exclusive look at our recent achievements, marketing strategies, and upcoming plans. Hear directly from our board and dedicated staff about our successes and exciting future ventures.

We can't wait to see you there!

📅 Monday, June 17, 2024
⏰ 4 - 6 PM
📍Base31
💲 FREE
↪️ RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bEu3FJ

You're invited to the Visit The County Annual General Meeting - A Year In Review on Monday

30/05/2024

Exciting News for Prince Edward County!

We're thrilled to announce that several local businesses have been selected as recipients of the RTO 9 | South Eastern Ontario Partnership Fund! This co-investment in growing tourism is set to boost our region, bringing more visitors and enriching our vibrant businesses and community. 🎉

Join us in celebrating:
👏The Waring House
👏Beacon Bike + Brew
👏Oeno Gallery
👏 Sugarbush Vineyards
👏 Broken Stone Winery

https://bit.ly/42cGT8R

RTO 9, Regional Tourism Organization for South Eastern Ontario, is proud to announce the recipients...

23/05/2024

Only 9 spots left! Join RTO 9 for a morning of hands-on learning of social media video asset creation tactics for your tourism business.

Join the RTO 9 and Anna Ruck for a morning of hands-on learning of social...

29/04/2024

Reminder: Applications for the Visit The County Board of Directors are closing soon! Don't miss your chance to shape the future of tourism in Prince Edward County.

As a board member, you'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Set strategic direction
✅ Govern the organization
✅ Reach out to industry stakeholders

Apply by May 17th, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST to be considered.
https://forms.gle/iNTcDVTVYUJ2oiJ66

19/04/2024

Applications are now open for passionate leaders to join the Visit The County Board of Directors. 📝

As a board member, you'll:
✅ Set strategic direction
✅ Govern the organization
✅ Reach out to industry stakeholders

Directors serve a 2 year term and play a crucial role in guiding tourism initiatives. We're looking for a diverse range of skills and backgrounds to ensure representation across the sector and community. Apply by May 17th, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST!

https://forms.gle/7fqKV353njv9hQvT9

16/04/2024

Our next Tourism Mixer is happening TOMORROW! All Prince Edward County Experience Providers are invited to join us for an evening of networking and information sharing.

Learn more and RSVP > https://bit.ly/49CU7je See you there!

Wednesday April 17th, 2024
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
📍The Pilot's Lounge at the Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31
💲 FREE

16/04/2024

Happy ! 🎉

This year’s theme is Canada: Powered by Tourism — chosen to highlight the economic importance and cultural significance of tourism in Canada.

Join us as we celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of tourism on our communities and the hardworking individuals who power this vital industry.

13/03/2024

Mark your calendars for our next tourism mixer at Base31, focusing on the Food & Beverage sector on March 20th and the Experience Provider sector on April 17th.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wed March 20th, 2024
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
📍The Pilot's Lounge at the Sergeants Mess Hall
💲 FREE
↪️ RSVP: https://bit.ly/4cdWPOv

12/03/2024

How are you preparing your guests for the Solar Eclipse? 🌘 🌑 🌒

Email us at [email protected] to let us know what your plans are and to discuss inclusion in marketing initiatives.

We have created a landing page on our website: https://www.visitthecounty.com/solar-eclipse/ featuring events and promotions. We're also collaborating with RTO 9 to feature experiences and events on their South Eastern Ontario round-up page dedicated to the solar eclipse for visitors to discover.

And let's not forget that Countylicious coincides with the solar eclipse, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to stay longer!

20/02/2024

Countylicious is back from April 4th to Sunday, April 28th. Show us your excitement with a '❤️' in our comments and spread the tasty news! 🍽️

16/02/2024

See you on Wednesday at Base31 for our Accommodations & Transportation Mixer!

All tour, accommodation, and transportation businesses are invited to join us for an evening of networking and information sharing.

📅 Wed Feb 21, 2024
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
📍The Pilot's Lounge at the Sergeants Mess Hall
💲 FREE
↪️ Link: https://bit.ly/48f9jSU

Explore different sectors such as Food & Beverage on March 20th, and Experience Providers on April 17th.

Explore Base31 Event Details. Get all the information you need for our upcoming events, including schedules, locations, and featured activities.

15/02/2024

Submit your events by this Friday! After Friday, our event calendar will be temporarily unavailable as we gear up for the new tourism website. 🎉

🌷Spring is around the corner, so get your events listed!

https://bit.ly/3uXdm8q

12/02/2024

RTO 9's Partnership Fund intake period is [NOW OPEN] 💰

RTO 9’s Partnership Fund is for new tourism products and existing tourism products that kick-off between April 1, 2024, and September 6, 2024.

There are 3 categories to apply under:

1. New Events
2. Development of Indigenous Tourism Product
3. Signage

This intake period will close on March 3rd, 2024 - so make sure you get those applications in on time!

Don't forget that a letter of support from us is mandatory to apply - we got you boo 😘 (cue Usher).

View the guidelines and application details:

RTO 9’s Partnership Fund is designed to build on existing tourism products or introduce new tourism products.

29/01/2024

Don't be the missing piece to the new tourism website!

Our new tourism website portal for Prince Edward County tourism businesses called 'Whereabouts,' is pivotal in promoting your business on the new tourism website!

Create your account, set up your business profile, and manage your listing directly within the portal. It only takes a few minutes to get started and you can always log in later to make more changes.

Here are some tips to amp up your listing:

1️⃣Complete Your Profile: Fill in all the details about your business – the more, the merrier! This is your profile afterall! VTC has been actively reviewing your business listings to ensure accurate information is added, aiming to ensure the quality of your listing for visitors.

2️⃣Quality Imagery: Prioritize 'your main image' and two 'teasers' with a 2:1 aspect ratio. You can manage cropping for these three images. For the rest of the gallery, a mix of landscape, portrait, and square photos is encouraged. Aim for 5-10 images, but feel free to upload more. Ensure these high-quality images represent your business.

3️⃣Regular Updates: Keep things fresh and exciting for visitors by staying on top of your info. You can log into your account anytime to update information.

Your business deserves the spotlight! ⭐

GET STARTED:

29/01/2024

Have you registered yet? ⬇️

Our next Lunch & Learn, Boost Your Biz With Social Media, is happening on Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join our mini-masterclass led by Christal Agostino, Marketing Chair of Visit The County's Board of Directors, and discover key insights on optimizing your social media strategy and game-changing tips on attracting both visitors and media attention.

We’ll walk you through how the traveler taps into social media, storytelling strategies that inspire and engage, and hacks to elevate your business's online presence.

Don't miss it! Register here:

Gain insights for optimizing your social media strategy, attracting visitors and media attention.

27/01/2024

RTO 9's Partnership Fund is exclusively for tourism businesses and is designed to forge strong and diverse partnerships that either build on existing tourism products or introduce new tourism products.

Mark your calendar! The next funding window will open on February 12, 2024, and will close on March 3, 2024.

LEARN MORE : https://bit.ly/3yn6GQ2

RTO 9’s Partnership Fund is designed to build on existing tourism products or introduce new tourism products.

27/01/2024

The deadline is closing in! The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) has been launched as part of the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, offering $108 million over three years starting in 2023-24.

Eligible applicants include small- to medium-sized tourism businesses, Indigenous-owned entities, non-profits, and government bodies. Applications are open until February 29, 2024. Excluded are restaurants, hotel chains, retail, & private leisure/event venues.

Tourism drives economic development and diversification in many regions and communities across Canada.

25/01/2024

The PEC Chamber is embarking on a vital journey to dive deep into the dynamics of our local business landscape, and we're counting on YOU to be a part of this initiative! We've crafted a Sales Benchmarking Survey to depict sales trends and benchmarks for the 2023 season.

Survey Objective: With numerous inquiries from our members, we aim to provide a thorough overview of our community's business and sales climate. Your insights will be the cornerstone of this effort!

Our goal? 100 responses! Your timely and thoughtful input will contribute to shaping the future of our local business scene.

Access the Survey: Your voice matters! https://zurl.co/FtLy

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23/01/2024

Congratulations to Tim Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Base31! 👏 👏

⌨️ Picton Gazette

Base31’s Tim Jones named Member of the Order of Canada https://pictongazette.ca/post/base31s-tim-jones-named-member-of-the-order-of-canada

20/01/2024

🎉 Cheers to Drake Devonshire Inn for achieving the Feast On ®️ certification! 🌱🍴 They're dedicated to sourcing local ingredients and creating menus celebrating Ontario's flavours!
🍁 Find a Feast On Certified business near you: https://ontarioculinary.com/businesses-restaurants/

22/12/2023

Happy Holidays! 🎄As the year comes to an end, we want to express our heartfelt wishes to you.

The VTC team is incredibly grateful for your support, and we're eagerly anticipating an exciting year ahead.

In 2024, we look forward to continuing our journey together, supporting tourism growth in Prince Edward County.

Have a joyous and safe holiday season!

22/12/2023

ACTION NEEDED: Claim your free business listing on Prince Edward County’s new website.

If your business is on visitthecounty.com, we sent you an email yesterday to update your listing. Check your junk mail—it might be hiding there. If not, send an email to [email protected] with a link to your current profile on our website.

As we gear up to launch our new website this Winter, our new tourism website portal will be pivotal in promoting your business on the VTC website. It powers the website’s cool features like interactive trip itineraries, super-detailed listings, event calendars, and a booking referral system.

21/12/2023