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Registration is Open for the 11th Annual

Northern Ontario Tourism Summit

The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit will be held at the Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay from November 25th to 27th, 2025, and registration is NOW OPEN. Organized by Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) and Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO), this event will feature a full agenda, including training workshops, information sessions, and networking opportunities for tourism professionals and will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase Thunder Bay’s attractions, activities, and accommodations while welcoming colleagues and peers from the northern region.

Participants can register and find out more information on our website by clicking the button below.

Visit Event Website!

Full Conference Attendee Tickets

ONLY $350!

What does this give you?

Access to the Opening Reception/NOTO Fun Night

Access to all information sessions, workshops, speakers

Access to the industry marketplace tradeshow

Breakfast & lunch on Wednesday & Thursday

Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening

*Day passes also available. Visit website for more details.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ivan Joseph

Award-Winning Performance Coach / Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert

An award-winning coach, prominent educator, and accomplished leader, Dr. Ivan Joseph has spent his career leading cultural transformation and building cohesive teams. His research has focused on understanding how self-confidence drives performance and now, as an internationally renowned speaker, he shares this knowledge to help leaders cultivate inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. Dynamic and engaging, Joseph always leaves audiences with a memorable experience that adds value long after the presentation ends.

Learn More!

Funding Forum

Got a project idea for your business or organization? Take part in our Funding Forum session! This fast-paced, “speed-dating” style event gives you the chance to connect with multiple funders, share your project ideas, and explore potential fits. To make the most of your conversations, we strongly encourage participants to fill out the project form in advance.

Funding Forum Form

20+ Workshops & Sessions

The agenda committee is working on over 20 incredible sessions to bring you this year, covering a diverse and timely range of topics. Stay tuned for the full agenda, designed to inspire, inform, and empower every attendee.

Sessions include:

Opening Reception
International Marketing
Remarks from MP Eric Melillo
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Ivan Joseph
Maximizing Tourism Funding: Strategies, Eligibility & Best Practices
Update on MNR’s Moose Research in WMU 13
“Spark” Finalists Pitch Session
Reinvesting in Your Business – Northern Ontario Operator Panel Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Man Meets Machine: The New Division of Labour
Gala Awards Dinner
From Collapse to Comeback: The Courage to Rebuild What Matters
Exploring Tourism Careers: A Student Perspective
Transport Canada – New Boating Regs for Operators
MAT Revenues – The Strongest Tourism Development Tool
& so much more!

View Agenda on Event Website

ACCOMODATION & TRAVEL

1 Valhalla Inn Road, Thunder Bay, ON

To receive the discounted rate,

please reference group #: 1316122

Toll Free: 1 (800) 964-1121

Local: (807) 577-1121

Email: reservations@valhallahotel.ca

Reserve Online: CLICK HERE

The room block will close on October 25, 2025. We strongly encourage you to book your room as early as possible. Once the block is full, the special rate will no longer be available. Guests booking outside of the block should expect to pay approximately $100 more per night.

We are happy to share a 20% promo code for flights to Thunder Bay with Porter Airlines!

Promo Code: NSTB25

Booking Deadline: October 30th, 2025

Travel Dates: November 23–28, 2025

How to Use It:

Visit flyporter.com.
Enter the code NSTB25 in the Promo Code box when booking.
Enjoy your discounted flight to Thunder Bay!

Don’t miss this opportunity to save. See you in Thunder Bay! Thank you to Porter Airlines for their generous donation.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP & TRADESHOW

Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Remain!

Looking to get exposure for your business and make connections? Consider sponsoring the event.

The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit puts you face to face with hundreds of industry delegates who come to NOTS to do business. This event brings together tourism businesses, organizations and suppliers as well as all levels of Government together to learn about the latest trends, markets and tourism products in order to keep our industry offerings competitive on the world wide stage.

Throughout the two-day agenda, specific times will be dedicated to the exhibitors. Each coffee break and lunch will be held by the tradeshow area. Come socialize, make connections and build relationships!

NOTE: The tradeshow is currently SOLD OUT. If interested, we can add you to our waitlist in the event we receive cancellations.

View Sponsorship & Tradeshow Package!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

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