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FEO Mission Statement To Develop, Represent, and Promote the Ontario Festivals and Events Industry
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Tourism• 156,000 businesses in the
Ontario Tourism Industry
• $21.8 billion in revenues
• 486,000 jobs
• 81,200 jobs created (2005)
• $5.8 billion in tax revenues
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ONTARIO
• Voice of the Festivals and
Events Industry in
Ontario
FEO Mission Statement
• To Develop, Represent, and
Promote the Ontario Festivals
and Events Industry
Goals & ObjectivesFestivals & Events Ontario
• Provide a forum for exchanging experiences, resources and information
• Effectively represent Ontario’s festivals
• Increase public awareness of Ontario’s festivals industry
Sport Tourism Alliance
• Facilitate networking, education and communication opportunities
•Provide a credible image and profile
• Set targets for expansion of the industry and to monitor achievement
Goals & ObjectivesFestivals & Events Ontario
• Operate an effective and efficient organization
• To assist in the development of recognition and certification programs for individuals in Ontario’s festival industry
Sport Tourism Alliance
• Build investment in Sport Tourism from the public and private sectors
• Facilitate access to national tools and best practices
Emphasis
• Membership• Networking• Professionalism• Lobbying• Advocacy• Marketing and Promotions• Revenue Generation
WEBSITE• Event Searches
• Post your Event
• Directory of Suppliers
• Best Practices
Canadian Festivals Coalition
• Established 2004 to address drop in financial resources.
• Senior level industry professionals chosen from across the country
• Working to ensure the viability of Canadian Festivals and Events
Canadian Festivals Coalition
• Fastest growing sector - 14% growth rate
• Enjoys few of the benefits it generates
• Direct revenues going to government
Canadian Festivals Coalition
• Looking for associations to pledge their support
• Look to bring 600 - 800 supporters together
• Create a brand image to recognize the importance of the special event industry to Canada’s economy
International Festivals and Events Association
• Convention and Expo: September 18 - 22, 2006
• Keynote Speakers
• Breakout Sessions
International Festivals and Events Association
• Social Activities
• Foundation Events
• www.ifea.com
THANK YOUwww.festivalsandeventsontario.ca