Preferred Supplier Membership

If you are a business that sells/provides products or services to Northern Ontario tourism businesses, then becoming a NOTO Preferred Supplier is one of the best decisions you can make for your business. First of all, you are making a statement that you support the industry that you provide products to and are an agent for positive change in the resource-based tourism industry.

As well, there is a vast number of exciting money saving benefits to becoming a Preferred Supplier which we list below. Finally, you have the potential to greatly increase your sales by getting exposure on our website, at our annual summit, and through our email and print advertising programs.  After considering all of the facts, we are sure you’ll agree that becoming a Preferred Supplier of NOTO just makes sense!

All NOTO members also automatically become a member of CFIB and gain access to all of their benefits & services! Click here to learn more.

BASIC PREFERRED SUPPLIER MEMBERSHIP

All Preferred Supplier memberships include the following benefits:

  • Direct exposure to over 1300 tourism operations in Ontario through our FREE Email Preferred Supplier Spotlight. Each year that you renew your membership with NOTO, we will send an email out to all the lodges and  camps within NOTO’s database. Spotlights will include up to 1,000 words of text, your logo and contact information including a link to your website and email.
  • Receive continuous recognition through the Online NOTO Preferred Suppliers Directory.
  • Participate in the Industry Marketplace Tradeshow during the annual Northern Ontario Tourism Summit. A trade show that is attended by over 300 tourist operators, government officials and other tourism partners.
  • Receive discounted advertising rates in our online newsletter, The Outfitter, and on our website.
  • Merchant discount rates offered through Canadian POS. 
  • National Car Rental & Enterprise Rent-A-Car discounts.
  • ESSO Gas Fuel Discounts through a NOTO fleet card program.
  • Choice Hotels & The Westmont Hospitality Group offer NOTO members up to 20% discounts off applicable rates at the following hotels:
    • Comfort
    • Comfort Suites
    • Quality
    • Clarion
    • Sleep
    • MainStay Suites (US only)
    • Econo Lodge
    • Rodeway
    • Travelodge Hotels
    • Radisson Hotels
    • Holiday Inn Hotels
    • Best Western (North Bay)
    • Les Suites Hotel (Ottawa)
  • Access to NOTO’s Life, Health & Dental Insurance Program
  • Design, Print & Web Services Discounts
  • Ceridian Payroll Services Discounts
  • Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Discounts
  • Work Wear & Safety Gear Discounts
  • Peace of mind in knowing that you are supporting an organization that represents the needs of your clients
  • Reputation Enhancement – Indicate in your promotional materials that you choose to be a member of NOTO – the reputable provincial association looking out for the best interests of the nature and outdoor tourism industry.

Become a Preferred Supplier

BRONZE PREFERRED SUPPLIER MEMBERSHIP

This level of Corporate Membership includes the following:

  • All benefits included in the Basic Preferred Supplier membership category
  • Free advertising opportunities on NOTO’s website, in our newsletters, and on our social media pages (see details below).

Become a Bronze Preferred Supplier

SILVER PREFERRED SUPPLIER MEMBERSHIP

This level of Corporate Membership includes the following:

  • All benefits included in the Bronze membership category
  • Even more free advertising opportunities on NOTO’s website, newsletter and social media pages (view details below).

NEW IN 2024 – PREFERRED SUPPLIER BENEFITS

REMINDER: All Preferred Suppliers receive a Preferred Supplier Spotlight Newsletter sent to NOTO’s entire database on contacts (~1300 contacts). Showcase your product, services, or simply share a message with the tourism industry! Spotlights include your contact information, logo, link to your website, pictures, and can include links to any relevant article or flyer you may want to add. Preferred Suppliers have the opportunity to review the spotlight before it is sent.

NEW: In addition to all the money-saving benefits listed in the membership form, all preferred suppliers
automatically become members of CFIB and gain access to all of their benefits as well!

NEW: Advertising Opportunities! With the launch of our new website and with newsletters going out biweekly, there are a lot of new opportunities to showcase your business. The number of free advertising
opportunities available will vary based on membership level. NOTO also has social media pages where we can
do spotlight posts.

BASE MEMBERSHIP:
• One Preferred Supplier Spotlight Newsletter
• Four Social Media Spotlight Posts – one post quarterly (Facebook & Instagram)
• One free ad in one of our bi-weekly newsletters
• Two weeks of free advertising on NOTO’s website – can be staggered

BRONZE MEMBERSHIP:
• Two Preferred Supplier Spotlight Newsletters
• Six Social Media Spotlight Posts – one post every 2 months (Facebook & Instagram)
• Four free ads in four of our bi-weekly newsletters – can be staggered
• Four weeks of free advertising on NOTO’s website – can be staggered

SILVER MEMBERSHIP:
• Three Preferred Supplier Spotlight Newsletters
• Twelve Social Media Spotlight Posts – one post per month (Facebook & Instagram)
• Six free ads in six of our bi-weekly newsletters – can be staggered
• Twelve weeks of free advertising on NOTO’s website – can be staggered

IMPORTANT NOTE: Silver members will have priority on selecting dates/times for Preferred Supplier Spotlight Newsletters, social media spotlights, newsletter ad spaces, and website ad opportunities. The remainder will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis where they will be listed in the order in which they are received. Contact Kate Boissonneault (Research & Stakeholder Relations – kate@noto.net) early to lock in your ideal advertising times!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Preferred Supplier of NOTO!

Still have questions, contact Laurie Marcil at laurie@noto.net.