Ontario Announces 2026 Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners

Nov 5, 2026

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) has announced the winners of the 2026 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions across the province’s tourism industry.

Among this year’s recipients were two post-secondary students: Saoirse Curry of the University of Ottawa, who received the Doug Smith Award, and Mustafa Tanil of George Brown Polytechnic, who received the Air Canada Future Leader Award. Both awards recognize emerging talent and the next generation of tourism professionals.

Read the full list of winners: 2026 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence

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