Accreditations & Memberships
Rainbow Registered is a national accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. When you see a Rainbow Registered symbol, you know the business or organization meets a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel safe, welcomed, and accepted.
#SafeTravels
Tourism Thunder Bay has been awarded a #SafeTravels Stamp by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) for adopting health and hygiene global standardized protocols.
The specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise governments and companies around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels’.
Eligible companies such as hotels, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, attractions, short term rentals, car rentals, outdoor shopping, transportation and airports, will be able to use the stamp once the health and hygiene protocols, outlined by WTTC, have been implemented.
TIAO asks that destinations that would like to apply for the Safe Travels Stamp to please use the POST Promise. TIAO would appreciate your commitment to encourage businesses within their destination to also apply for the stamp as well.
Please note, in order to apply for the Safe Travels Stamp, your business must currently be open and operating.
Memberships
Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association (Ride Lake Superior)
The Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association positions the Algoma region as an internationally recognized iconic Canadian travel destination.
American Bus Association (ABA)
The American Bus Association serves a thriving industry that provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and products and service suppliers.
Attractions Ontario
Attractions Ontario is the authority on Attractions & Trip Motivators in Ontario, the voice of the industry and the source for consumers to discover Ontario’s destination experiences. The association offers best-in-class, high-value access to consumers in bolstering attendance and business activity for the Attractions & Tourism industry.
Culinary Tourism Alliance
Established in 2006, the Culinary Tourism Alliance is a national, membership-based not-for-profit organization. We work with our member communities to grow food tourism in their destinations through our destination development services, consumer marketing channels, and our various programs and events.
Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION)
The mandate of Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) is to stimulate and promote Northern Ontario’s film, television and music industries, as well as provide educational programs to foster the advancement of our region’s emerging talent.
Destination Canada
Destination Canada provides intelligence, tools and resources that help the Canadian tourism industry reach domestic and international markets. Destination Canada’s approach focuses on markets where Canada’s tourism brand leads and yields the highest return on investment.
Destination Ontario
Destination Ontario is the lead tourism marketing organization for Ontario, Canada. We market Ontario to travel consumers within Ontario, Canada and around the world. We inspire travellers to make Ontario a must-see destination on their travel list and to return to the beauty of Ontario again and again. Key to our success is working collaboratively with our tourism partners to benefit from shared content, joint partnerships and delivering a visitor-first approach to our marketing.
Destination Northern Ontario
Destination Northern Ontario is the largest of 13 Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. We coordinate, align, and invest in sub-regional programs and lead in identified pan-northern management functions.
Great Lakes Cruise Association (GLCA)
The GLCA is a cooperative of ports on the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. We focus on the quality of port facilities, memorable shore excursions and a healthy, sustainable marine environment.
Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)
EDAC is Canada’s national organization of economic developers pursuing excellence in the field since 1968. With over 1,000 members from coast to coast to coast, EDAC delivers a comprehensive program of:
- Professional development, including the Ec.D. – Canada’s nationally recognized designation for economic developers
- Networking and information sharing opportunities with a national perspective
- Tools and resources – both on and offline – for economic development in Canada
Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
Canada’s largest Provincial economic development association
Providing leadership to support our Municipalities to foster economic prosperity, support sustainability and strengthen member capacity.
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is a global leader in the marketing and development of Indigenous tourism experiences. ITAC’s members are Indigenous-owned and controlled businesses from every province and territory in the country.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO)
Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) is the province’s first and only dedicated Indigenous tourism organization that focuses on uniting communities, organizations and industry leaders to support the growth of Indigenous tourism in Ontario.
We welcome any person or organization that has an interest in advancing Indigenous Tourism in Ontario to become a member.
Norwestario Travel Association Inc (Sunset Country Travel Association)
Sunset Country is a sprawling expanse of Boreal forest with 70,000 lakes, rivers, and streams, and home to fantastic outdoor vacations.
Our focus is to help you plan your trip and answer any questions you may have about a vacation in Canada.
Ontario Creates
Ontario Creates is an agency of the provincial government whose mandate is to be a catalyst for economic development, investment and collaboration in Ontario’s creative industries including the music, book, magazine, film, television and interactive digital media sectors, both domestically and internationally.
Ontario Filmmaker
Ontario Filmmaker is a semi-annually published directory advertising to producers, studios and production companies filming in Ontario Canada.
Ontario Motorcoach Association (OMCA)
OMCA is a not-for-profit organization that supports the motor coach and group travel industry. We provide high-value opportunities to connect our network of coach operator, manufacturer, tour operator, destination, and tourism venue members.
Outdoor Writers of America Association (OWAA)
The Outdoor Writers Association of America:
- Improves the professional skills of our members,
- Sets the highest ethical and communications standards,
- Encourages public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources, and Mentors the next generation of professional outdoor communicators.
Pride Journeys
Pride Journeys is the premier source for LGBTQ travel. We publish destination reviews in addition to lifestyle content that is both insightful and engaging to our readers. Our content focus on news, entertainment, food, wine, and culture.
Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)
SATW is a professional networking organization comprised of the travel industry’s most experienced travel content creators, publishers, and public relations experts from the United States, Canada, and beyond.
Founded in 1955, SATW has more than 1,000 members who contribute to the most influential print, digital, and broadcast platforms in the world.
SATW is the industry’s premier networking organization that brings together top voices from all those professions for media opportunities, career development, and industry events.
Superior Country Travel Association
Ontario’s Superior Country is a local non-profit destination marketing organization that has been dedicated to promoting tourism in the region (13C) since its incorporation in 1976. Governed by a board of directors, the organization plays a crucial role in advocating for the marketing and promotional needs of tourism stakeholders across Northwestern Ontario. As a grassroots organization, Ontario’s Superior Country is uniquely positioned to represent the interests of local businesses, communities, and tourism operators, ensuring that their voices are heard at the provincial level. Its long-standing presence and commitment to regional tourism make it an essential partner in driving economic growth, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the tourism experience for both visitors and residents.
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
Stronger business together: it’s the creed that drives everything we do. Our Chamber is a voluntary, Member-driven organization of individuals and businesses working together to advance the commercial, financial, and civic interests of our community. Whether we’re pooling resources to offer Member learning opportunities, raising our voices together on a policy issue or facilitating connections between members of our business community, we know that businesses that work together are stronger.
Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, TIAC serves today as the national private-sector advocate for this once $105 billion sector. Based in Ottawa, TIAC takes action on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses and promotes positive measures that help the industry grow and prosper.
TIAC is responsible for representing tourism interests at the national level, and its advocacy work involves promoting and supporting policies, programs and activities that will benefit the sector’s growth and development.
TIAC’s membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the industry, and provincial, territorial and regional tourism associations, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canadian tourism.
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)
At TIAO, we work on behalf of our membership, collectively representing the majority of tourism businesses and employees across the province, to navigate pressing policy issues that impact Ontario’s tourism industry.
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is recognized by government as the voice of tourism. We advocate the importance of tourism as an economic driver and job creator in order to serve the interests of Ontario’s diverse tourism industry and business community.
Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC)
Rooted in Canada with an international reach, the Travel Media Association of Canada creates a positive space for travel media and travel industry professionals to cultivate relationships that result in relevant collaborative, comprehensive opportunities and successful outcomes to foster and inspire travel.
