Make your tourism business more inclusive
Are you looking to
make your tourism business more accessible and inclusive but don’t know where
to begin? The City of Vaughan’s new Better Your Business program is here to
help and is accepting applications – remaining spots are limited!
Through this initiative, Tourism Vaughan is providing up to 24 tourism-related businesses in the city with an opportunity to plan and develop more inclusive and diverse tourism products, services and experiences.
Led by KLB Consulting, this program offers one-on-one consultations with established industry leaders to promote tourism to the 2SLGBTQ+ community; Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) community; individuals with accessibility requirements; and French-speaking visitors. Selected businesses will have the opportunity to work with KLB Consulting and develop a strategic diversity, equity and inclusion plan to guide their tourism operations.
Whether you are a festival or event organizer working to make your website and user experience more accessible or a business that attracts visitors to the city and wants to appeal to broader audiences, submit an application. This program will allow you to diversify your offerings while making a positive social impact on the community.
For more details on the experienced consultants who will be matched with participants of the program or to apply now, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/BetterYourBusiness. Consultations will continue being scheduled on an immediate and ongoing basis until all spots are filled!
Eligible program applicants must be based in Vaughan and part of Vaughan’s tourism industry, including:
- Incorporated businesses, primarily small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Not-for-profit incorporated organizations
- Co-operatives (for-profit and not-for-profit)
- Post-secondary institutions
- Indigenous, First Nations and Métis Settlement-owned businesses or not-for-profits
As well, all tourism-related businesses in Vaughan can access a series of inclusive tourism workshops and webinars. Workshop and webinar information and sign-up details will be made available on vaughanbusiness.ca.
Last year, the City’s Economic Development department launched its first round of the Better Your Business program that helps businesses incorporate the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals into their corporate practices. Working together with entrepreneurs, the Better Your Business program will guide businesses on their journey to implement and maintain these practices to create a more sustainable city. This aligns with the mandate of the Council-approved Vaughan Destination Master Plan (PDF).
The Tourism Vaughan Corporation is the official destination development organization for the city of Vaughan, with the mission to enhance Vaughan as a destination for tourists and business travellers. This aligns with the City’s commitment to supporting the tourism and accommodation industry.
Stay informed on the City’s latest tourism and business resources and initiatives by signing up for the Economic Development department’s eNewsletters at vaughanbusiness.ca/eNewsletters.
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