HHBRTA’s Regional Tourism Award Recognition Program recognizes and celebrates regional tourism industry partners and operators excelling in product development, business innovation, partnerships/ collaborations, sustainability, and job creation/workforce development.

The 2024 HHB Regional Tourism Recognition Program has closed. The 2024 Award Program will launch in December. 

Innovative New Experience or Product Development Award

This award recognizes a tourism business or organization that has demonstrated innovation in developing a new or enhanced tourism product or visitor experience. The new offering should be tourism focused, open to the public and contribute to a better regional visitor experience. 

Partnership & Collaboration Award

This award recognizes a partnered initiative (including a tourism experience, product or marketing campaign) that successfully attracts and encourages visitors to experience the Hamilton Halton Brant region. Partnerships can include collaboration with private and/or public sector entities.

Responsible Tourism Award

Sustainability is a deciding factor for more and more visitors when choosing their travel experiences. This award recognizes demonstrated innovation from tourism industry partners/organizations who are leading the way in encouraging sustainable tourism.