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Welcome!
If you’ve landed here, it’s likely because you’re interested in Dufferin’s commitment to local tourism development. I’m Terrilyn, the County’s first-ever tourism manager.
With a recently approved 5-year Tourism Strategy & Action Plan and this new role, we’re working towards building this sector upon equitable, collaborative, and sustainable practices (just a few of our key tenets).
We know the benefits tourism can bring to communities. From economic stimulation & new employment opportunities, to enhanced natural & cultural assets, to a heightened pride of place & entrepreneurial spirit, there is a lot to gain by taking a strategic, measured approach to its development.
Ultimately, tourism is about strengthening communities and I am looking forward to you being a part of this journey.
Current ways you can get involved include:
Apply to be a part of our Tourism Advisory Group. (See below for Objectives, Role & Responsibilities, and Application Form)
Join our Public Information Session on April 20 from 7-8 p.m.
Pop-in for a virtual meet & greet, April 27 from 2-3 p.m., or 7-8 p.m.
Thank you for your support thus far, and I’ll look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
Welcome!
If you’ve landed here, it’s likely because you’re interested in Dufferin’s commitment to local tourism development. I’m Terrilyn, the County’s first-ever tourism manager.
With a recently approved 5-year Tourism Strategy & Action Plan and this new role, we’re working towards building this sector upon equitable, collaborative, and sustainable practices (just a few of our key tenets).
We know the benefits tourism can bring to communities. From economic stimulation & new employment opportunities, to enhanced natural & cultural assets, to a heightened pride of place & entrepreneurial spirit, there is a lot to gain by taking a strategic, measured approach to its development.
Ultimately, tourism is about strengthening communities and I am looking forward to you being a part of this journey.
Current ways you can get involved include:
Apply to be a part of our Tourism Advisory Group. (See below for Objectives, Role & Responsibilities, and Application Form)
Join our Public Information Session on April 20 from 7-8 p.m.
Pop-in for a virtual meet & greet, April 27 from 2-3 p.m., or 7-8 p.m.
Thank you for your support thus far, and I’ll look forward to meeting you soon!
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Tourism can be an important economic driver and tool for strengthening communities. To that end, we’d love to see the community involved in our efforts, and are currently accepting applications for the Tourism Advisory Group.
Members will be appointed to a two-year term, though participation is voluntary. An honorarium will be awarded to each member per calendar year. A maximum number of 7 participants will be selected.
We are excited about the enthusiasm and regret that we won’t be able to accept all applicants! Please know that my door will remain open to anyone who’s interested in being part of the conversation but is not appointed to the TAG. We’ll be actively creating opportunities for your voice to be heard on an ongoing basis.
We are seeking to build a small team of community members who represent different perspectives from within the County – arts & culture, small business, agriculture, accommodations, and more.
To be eligible, participants must:
Live and/or work in Dufferin County, with some connection to or interest in local tourism development.
Be willing to dedicate up to 1 hour/monthly to sharing insights with the Tourism Manager as needed, and commit to quarterly meetings, approximately 3 hours / each.
Bring a unique perspective, representative of a greater community within Dufferin County (i.e., sports, arts & culture, active outdoor experiences, festivals & events, private retail, community development & support, volunteer groups & associations, etc).
Not be a sitting member of Council for the County or any of its municipalities. (Note: Representation from Council may be appointed.)
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The objectives of the Tourism Advisory Group are as follows:
To offer unique perspectives and recommendations to the Tourism Manager that will guide the implementation of Dufferin’s Tourism Strategy & Action Plan.
To provide the Tourism Manager with community perspectives and considerations that will ensure a holistic approach to tourism development
To work cooperatively with the Dufferin Tourism Manager to identify opportunities for product development, brand promotion, marketing, etc.
To liaise with stakeholders and residents within their network, for the purposes of information gathering and tourism promotion, in turn, offering further direction to Action Plan implementation
To participate in the ongoing implementation of the Tourism Strategy & Action Plan, and support modifications as needed throughout the process
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Working directly with Dufferin’s Tourism Manager, the Tourism Advisory Group is intended to be a collaborative body that represents Dufferin stakeholders & the community at large in regional tourism development decisions.
The Group will:
Identify tactics to strengthen Dufferin County tourism experiences, and opportunities for new product development
Be a representative for tourism development within their network, while being a representative for their network on the Group
Advocate for tourism initiatives & investments which support the implementation of the Tourism Strategy & Action Plan, for the greater good of one’s own community
Track the progress of tourism development based on Strategy benchmarks, and guide adaptations to the Strategy & Action Plan as needed based on current circumstances and community understandings
Support the Tourism Manager in foreseeing barriers to tourism development & strategies to overcome said barriers
Offer strategic direction to product development, and marketing & promotional activities
