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Media Releases
Current Release – March 19, 2024
Tourism Burlington To Merge With Burlington Economic Development By End Of The Year To Support The Growth Of Burlington’s Tourism Economy
This morning, Burlington City Council voted unanimously to pass a motion that will see Tourism Burlington merge into Burlington Economic Development by the end of the year.
In September 2023, both organizations signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) which set out a framework to discuss opportunities to align on several key business areas including strategic planning, service delivery, and joint marketing and communications. As independently incorporated boards, the City of Burlington does not have the authority to dissolve either organization. A merger must be led by and mutually agreed upon by the Boards of both organizations. The motion passed at Council serves to endorse the decision to merge as well as provide support on accelerating the work to create a joint strategy that supports the growth of Burlington’s tourism economy.
“The decision to merge Tourism Burlington into Burlington Economic Development marks a pivotal moment for Burlington as we move toward a much more unified and coordinated approach to driving economic growth in our community,” said Ron Laidman, Chair of the Board of Directors at Burlington Economic Development. “Tourism is a significant economic driver, and by merging the two organizations under a single mandate we will be able to create synergies, streamline efforts, and foster innovation that drives sustainable development and enhances the overall Burlington experience for businesses, visitors and residents alike.”
Past Media Releases
2024
2023
2022
2021
- Media Release – Tourism Burlington’s New Board of Directors
- Media Release – Tourism Burlington Celebrates National Tourism Week with Launch of New Digital Guide to Burlington
2020
- Media Release Tourism Burlington ED Announcement– Kristene Smith
- Visitor Information Centre Reopening
- Team Burlington Supports Businesses through COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Media Release
- Support Small Business Media Release
- Hospitality Industry Media Release
- Team Burlington Stay Home so Burlington Can Back to Business Media Release
2019
- AGM Tourism Burlington & NTW 19
- Tourism Burlington Ambassador Award – Barbara Teatero
- Taste of Burlington Launch Media Release 2019
2018