Tourism as a Business

The Town of Halton Hills has recently set up a joint study group to investigate and implement a “Tourism as a Business” initiative. Among the items to be considered will be shared websites, common branding etc. all with the goal of promoting our town as a future “Tourist Mecca”.

Ward 4 Councillor John Duncan is heading up the group with town Economic Development Officer, Doug Penrice assuming responsibility for day-to-day activities. The following groups are leading players in the development of the program. Our goal is to fully develop as many aspects of the various walks of life in our community as possible, potential tourist attractions.

1. Arts and Cultural Group – Beatrice Sharkey
2. Arts and Cultural Group – Laurent Thibault
3. The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce – Sue Walker
4. The Georgetown BIA – Kay Matthews
5. The Acton BIA – Josey Bonnette
6. The Williams Mill – Simon McDonald
7. Georgetown Little Theatre –Lois Fraser
8. Acton Little Theatre – Kathy Sanford
9. Longtime Halton Hills resident – Jo Lister
10. Town of Halton Hills – Danielle Edwards and Norman Gilley
11. Mayor Rick Bonnette and CAO Dennis Perlin are ex officio participants

“We are fortunate to have so many talented people in our community with a real enthusiasm to work with Councillor John Duncan on enhancing our tourism in Halton Hills.” Mayor Rick Bonnette stated.

Councillor John Duncan states “for the first time we now have all the main groups involved in the Tourism Industry at the same table and working cohesively towards a common goal. We have an amazing array of talent and I look forward to working with this group to enrich Tourism in the Town of Halton Hills”.

The group will be looking at both long term and short term goals to promote and generate Tourism opportunities. In the immediate future you will see “tourism ambassadors” attending such events as The Highland Games, both Georgetown and Acton Fall Fairs, Classics Against Cancer, The Farmers Market, Canada Day in The Glen, and several others. These volunteers will be outfitted in distinctive shirts which will state “Ask me about Halton Hills” and they will be able to answer why tourists including “home town tourists” should stay, and play in Halton Hills.

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