Tourism Hamilton

This week, Hamilton City Council unanimously approved the City Of Hamilton 2024-2028 Tourism Strategy. This comprehensive strategy positions Hamilton as a top Canadian destination with a vision rooted in vibrant tourism districts, captivating nature-based activities, and authentic, sustainable experiences. The strategy focuses on four key priorities: 1️⃣ Growing Hamilton's Reputation as a Leading Tourism Destination 2️⃣ Cultivating Vibrant Tourism Districts 3️⃣ Promoting and Supporting the Sustainability of Natural Assets 4️⃣ Strengthening Hamilton’s Major Events and Festival Sector A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at Tourism Hamilton and the over 80 tourism partners who contributed their insights and feedback throughout this process. Your collaboration has been instrumental in shaping a strategy that reflects Hamilton's unique identity and potential. A special acknowledgment goes to the organizations that provided letters of support for the strategy to Hamilton City Council. Collectively representing over 1,000 local businesses employing more than 10,000 people in our community, your advocacy underscores the vital role of tourism in Hamilton's economic and cultural fabric. Hamilton Chamber of Commerce , Hamilton International Airport (FLYYHM) , Carmens Group , Vrancor Group , Sonic Unyon Records , Equal Parts Hospitality , Cobalt Connects, Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association , The Other Bird. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club We look forward to working with all our partners to bring this strategy to life. Let’s make Hamilton an even brighter destination for residents and visitors alike!

From magical holiday events to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your nice list, make your holiday season merry and bright in Hamilton this year. Hamilton for the Holidays: https://lnkd.in/gCvrbcYT 📸 @RBGCanada (Instagram) and @Studio205 (Instagram)

We're thrilled to share that Tourism Hamilton was awarded the Innovator of the Year Award at last week’s Tourism Industry Association of Canada's Tourism Congress for our new Visitor Experience Centre! The prestigious national award recognized the downtown centre in the historic Lister Building for its innovative use of digital, retail, and exhibit spaces to share Hamilton stories and experiences with visitors. #TIACCongress2024 🌟 Tourism Industry Association of Canada awards: https://lnkd.in/gpp9fEy 🗺 Visitor Experience Centre: https://lnkd.in/gRzapDpg

A great conversation this afternoon at the Hamilton Tourism Conference hosted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce at Tim Hortons Field covering: 🌙 Building a Night Time Economy 🌼 Unlocking the Potential of Nature Tourism 🎷Major Musical Acts and their Economic Impact Some key takeaways: ✔️ There’s a lot of momentum to leverage with new investments like the new Hamilton Arena ✔️ The importance of connecting investments to a sense of place ✔️ Be aspirational and dream big

Horse and Train - One of close to 11,000 pieces at the Art Gallery of Hamilton's permanent collection - one of the best in Canada - celebrating its 110th anniversary this year.

We can’t wait to connect with tourism leaders, innovators, stakeholders, and rightsholders from across the country at the 2024 Tourism Congress in Vancouver next week (Dec 3 - 5).   Business Development Consultant Hildegard Snelgrove, CMC, will join a special panel to share insights on: “Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Canadian Tourism Investment” and represent Tourism Hamilton at the Canadian Tourism Awards where our new Visitor Experience Centre is nominated for Innovator of the Year! Follow along #TIACCongress2024 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gNveXBzJ Tourism Industry Association of Canada   

Toronto Life Magazine takes a bite out of Hamilton’s delicious, visit-worthy food scene with stops at a farmhouse brewery, tropical pizza parlour, and popular bagel and schmear stand. https://lnkd.in/gqKT-JxQ Hamilton Economic Development | #HamOntEats

Congratulations to Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association on earning a GreenStep Solutions certification for our region on the path to creating a more sustainable regional destination.

We’re proud to share that Tourism Hamilton’s new Visitor Experience Centre is a finalist at the Canadian Tourism Awards hosted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada in the prestigious Innovator of the Year category. The centre reopened in May 2023 on the ground floor of the iconic Lister Building in the heart of downtown Hamilton following a renovation made possible by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... Tourism Relief Fund. The upgraded visitor centre is fully accessible, Rainbow Registered with Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and activated year-round. The new space was recognized for creatively combining digital and physical features, locally sourced retail, and exhibition and meeting spaces to provide a first-class, customized vistor services experience. 🏆 More on the Canadian Tourism Awards (to be announced Dec 5) https://lnkd.in/gpp9fEy 🗺 More on the Visitor Experience Centre: https://lnkd.in/gRzapDpg

Cheers to all the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference and Marketplace delegates arriving in Hamilton this week (Nov 6 - 7). We're so excited for you to experience the city's creative and quality-obsessed craft brewing scene. Check out our guide to things to see and do in Hamilton during you stay: https://lnkd.in/gJdvKgNh Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) | Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen's | #OCBC24 | #CraftBeer