Working to build a thriving visitor economy

With the financial support of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, our non-profit organization (Regional Tourism Organization 3 – Hamilton Halton Brant) works to increase tourism visitation, economic activity, and job growth throughout Hamilton Halton Brant. In Ontario, RTOs are responsible for tourism marketing, product development, workforce development and destination management at a regional level.

We are proud to work with and support the communities of Hamilton, Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville, Brantford, County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. To learn more about each of our partners, please visit our Sub-Regional Partners page.

Strategic Focus

We support the region through destination development activities including tourism marketing, product development, workforce initiatives, investment attraction and more. We invite you to download and read our Strategic Plan for Regional Tourism Development 2024-26. 

Commitment to Sustainability

Through collaboration and innovation, we steward a vibrant destination where tourism strengthens communities, enhances quality of life, and supports long-term prosperity. Visit our Destination Sustainability page to learn and join our sustainability journey.

VISION

RTO3 – Hamilton Halton Brant, which includes Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills, Milton, Brant, Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, is a region of choice whose destinations make up a tourism ecosystem that supports the flourishing of our economy, society, and environment.

MISSION

We are a leader and innovator working to steward a regional destination into the future. Through our programs and services, collaborations with partners, and strong connections, we support a breadth and diversity of local, regional, and pan-regional stakeholders in harnessing the value that tourism can bring to our destination and province.

MANDATE

We are a non-profit Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) that works to increase tourism visitation, economic activity and job growth throughout the Hamilton, Halton, Brant region. In Ontario, RTOs are responsible for tourism marketing, product development, workforce development and destination management at a regional level.

OUR VALUES

LEADING

  • We lead by helping others grow and evolve through mentorship, partnership, and collaboration.
  • We recognize and support practices that promote sustainability and conservation.
  • We will consider the past, present, and future of our actions to be forward thinking
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CONNECTION

  • We are committed to ongoing communication to engage and network with the industry.
  • We facilitate relationship building and function as a conduit to connect stakeholders and partners.  
  • Through RTO channels and programs, we are initiative-taking, sincere, and value-driven in our interactions.

INCLUSIVENESS

  • We invite and listen to new ideas and perspectives in our work with regional partners and stakeholders.
  • We promote and highlight the many ways to experience the region.
  • We welcome everyone.