Become A Member

Building a Tourism Community

We are building a tourism industry community, one where we can all rely on one another to promote our mutual agenda: to create the very best, most successful, and vibrant tourism region in Ontario (yes, we are ambitious!).

When you become a member of the OHTO there are many advantages – access to timely, relevant information on grants and changes to industry guidelines for example, but there is so much more! When you are a member of the OHTO Community you may also partner with us to be featured in the content on ComeWander.ca or on social media. Plus, you will be able to connect with like-minded stakeholders who are as passionate about tourism as you. Need we say more?

The OHTO is here to help foster tourism in our region, and support you in your own efforts.  

Who Can Be a Member

This is an easy answer! If you are involved in the tourism industry in the Ontario’s Highlands’ region, you are eligible for Principal or Affiliate membership. You must also primarily serve visitors from outside your community. If you have , with offerings marketed to customers directly, through food and drink, retail, accommodations, or experiences, you are a tourism operator. It’s that simple.  

If you aren’t directly involved in tourism, but either indirectly benefit or support the tourism industry and/or are located outside of our region’s boundaries, you are still eligible to be a Community Member. 

Interested in becoming a member?

If you are involved in the tourism industry in the Ontario’s Highlands region, you are eligible for OHTO membership - and guess what, it's free! If you serve customers directly, through food and drink, retail, accommodations, or experiences, you are a tourism operator. It’s that simple!

Thrive Together: The OHTO Membership Advantage

Learn about the benefits of being an OHTO Member in our latest membership presentation held virtually in April 2024 - Watch our presentation | Download slide deck

Advantages of membership (just some of the many advantages!)

1. You join the OHTO community of individuals and organizations who see the value of tourism as a driver for positive community growth
2. You’ll be among the first to hear of tourism related news, tips, and opportunities - such as new grants available and deadlines for applications, recent updates from provincial and federal governments and agencies that impact tourism.
3. You will have the opportunity to expand your skills in your industry, to create product and experiences with knowledge gained from OHTO.
4. You will be able to vote at the annual OHTO AGM to ensure your voice is heard (eligible to Principal Members only)
5. You will be able to forge new partnerships and connections with other operators, and take advantage of OHTO partnership development projects.
6. You can leverage OHTO's Come Wander consumer brand digital marketing success and collaborate for social media marketing and our Local Wanderer content partnership.

Plus, as a member you will also be on the cutting edge of trends in tourism as OHTO continues its journey to Wander Sustainably through responsible tourism and shares resources and opportunities that can help your business be more responsible too.