Do you have a new tourism idea for Oxford County? We are looking for passionate, creative people who want to share their story and celebrate community through new tourism ventures. Need inspiration? Watch our video.
“Oxford’s artisans, entrepreneurs and businesses are known for their innovation and inventiveness, particularly during these challenging times. We’re excited to see what our community will bring forward to showcase Oxford County to our visitors!” - Meredith Maywood, Tourism Specialist, Oxford County.
While there are no categories, we are especially interested in ideas that connect with the arts, culture & heritage (e.g., historic venue activations), cycling (e.g., guided bike tours), and the outdoors (e.g., ecoadventures), and that are aligned with Oxford County's commitment to sustainability.
The Oxford County "Spark" application deadline is November 20th. | |
Founding Partners Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation, Tourism Windsor Essex and Libro Credit Union, along with previous "Spark" winners, joined the Lab to launch the second round of the "Spark" Program in Windsor Essex.
We are excited to bring the program back to our home region, and are especially interested in new tourism ideas that incorporate sustainable tourism principles, connect with technology, celebrate our diverse communities, people, cultures & history, and adapt to the evolving travel landscape. Free webinars will be held on November 12 and November 23 for prospective applicants to learn more about the program.
“During this pandemic, bringing the “Spark Program” back to Windsor Essex acts as a catalyst for causing trailblazers within the industry to come together. The end result will be the generation of new ideas and experiences which will shed light on the versatility and opportunities that can be had for visitors and locals alike.” - Gordon Orr, CEO, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
The Windsor Essex "Spark" application deadline is November 30th. | |
Join our "Spark" Mentor Network and support up-and-coming and early stage tourism innovators in Ontario by providing advice and guidance to help them take their new tourism ideas to the next level of development. Contact us at [email protected] for more information on the program and how you can be a mentor.
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