Tourism Kingston

Last night, we celebrated the 2024 Kingston Business Awards at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. These awards, presented by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, recognize the contribution businesses and individuals of the Greater Kingston community make to Kingston's economic development, unique character, and quality of life. Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients.

On Monday, May 13, Ashley Bradshaw, Destination Development Manager and Tourism Kingston hosted an Italian FAM Tour along with Canadian wholesaler; Jonview. Naar Italy is among several Italian receptive tour operators looking to begin Ontario packages in 2024 and beyond. Italy is among the top 9 International travel markets rapidly growing here in Ontario. We look forward to bringing in new business from Naar Italy and Tui France, following our Jonview FAM Tours this Spring!

On May 9th, Moira Demorest, Music Officer, attended the City of Music Conference in London. She had the honour of presenting a case study on the Broom Factory, diving deep into innovative ways to carve spaces for creatives within our communities. The discussions throughout the day revolved around UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals and how we can integrate them into our local landscapes. From Music Declares Emergency presentations by Kim Fry to countless insightful conversations with music offices and advocates, this was an impactful event. A highlight from this conference was witnessing the talent of London Rock Camp For Girls alumni, the Thunder Queens. Keep an eye out for them, Kingston! Thank you to Corey Crossman and the London Music Office Team for orchestrating such an enriching event. The team at Tourism Kingston can't wait to see what's in store for next year!

Noelle Piche, Travel Trade Specialist, and Ella Wang, International Travel Trade Coordinator, are off to Rendezvous Canada today! This week at RVC, they will meet with over 70 tour operators and attend networking events and seminars.

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival has extended the deadline for the 18MM program until May 25. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJMARBMy

In celebration of her success as an athlete and her upcoming debut in the WNBA, the City of Kingston has proclaimed May 14, 2024, as Aaliyah Edwards Day! Born and raised right here in Kingston, Aaliyah Edwards has been a force in the local, national, and now international basketball community. She’s a proud former Kingston Impact player and Frontenac Falcon and continues to inspire the next generation of Kingston athletes. Join us in celebrating this exceptional basketball player as she kicks off the season with the Washington Mystics. WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) City of Kingston

Are you looking for a job in Kingston? Kingston Accommodation Partners is seeking an Operations and Member Service Coordinator. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Krista LeClair, Executive Director, at krista@visitkingston.ca. Applications will not be accepted after 5 pm on May 14, 2024. (Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.)

Megan Knott, CEO of Tourism Kingston, is attending IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism – ONTARIO: A Regional Event in Toronto. This conference is an opportunity to engage with sustainability champions, tourism experts, and community leaders and collaborate on innovative strategies for creating a positive impact in business and community.

Join Moira Demorest, Tourism Kingston's Music Officer, at the City of Music Conference on Thursday, May 9 in London, Ontario – Canada’s UNESCO City of Music! Taking place at the London Music Hall from 9 am – 4 pm. Learn from and engage with music champions from the civic realm. The City of Music Conference is geared towards policy development practices that will help shape Canadian communities. An opportunity for municipal leaders to participate in a full-day discussion with colleagues on advancing communities through music. Attendees will share with and learn from other municipal staff and leadership, politicians, association leaders and music industry professionals during a day of transformative conversations, presentations and idea sharing. See their website for more details: https://bit.ly/3JHdFIJ Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4biWh8P

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Noelle Piche, Travel and Tourism Development Specialist, and Ella Wang, International Travel Trade Coordinator, hosted Concord Tours on a two-day FAM Tour in Kingston. Concord Tours offers wholesale, group, and FIT travel options for International markets, including the UK, France, Germany, China, North America, and many more. Based in Montreal, Concord Tours will be adding Kingston experiences to their Expedia and Trip Adviser offerings. For more information on how you can participate in FAM tours please, reach out to noelle@tourismkingston.com