Experiential Learning Tours
Attending the conference? Take part in an experiential learning tour where you can get a hands-on experience up close and personal with tourism operators in RTO 1 on March 3rd, 2026 from 10am-1pm.
Learning tours offer an exceptional opportunity for individuals to broaden their horizons and acquire valuable skills, while connecting with participants prior to the conference. Explore and learn about our host destination, London! These hands-on learning tours take participants out of the traditional conference setting and provide a deeper understanding of the tourism and hospitality sector.
Learning tours have extremely limited spaces, and will be $30 per person.
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Learning Tour A:
Local Bites & Culinary Delights
Join fellow food lovers as you explore London’s vibrant culinary scene, one delicious stop at a time. Meet the chefs and makers who are redefining local flavour, learn about the city’s growing reputation as a food destination, and of course, sample plenty along the way. From creative takes on farm-fresh ingredients to dishes that tell the story of London’s cultural diversity, this experience promises to satisfy both your curiosity and your appetite.
Bring your appetite, your questions, and a sense of adventure - you’ll need all three.
Learning Tour B: Aambe Baamaadzi Deshkan Ziibiing - Lets Go Travel to Antler River
Join us for this authentic Indigenous experience as we explore Deshkan Ziibiing (Antler River) hosted by award-winning business Celebration: Event Facility and Museum. As one of only 25 businesses in Ontario with its Original Original Accreditation from Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) you’re sure to be immersed within the rich traditions of the Anishinaabeg People of Turtle Island.
Learning Tour C:
Amplified: London’s Music, History & Heart
Feel the rhythm that earned London its title as Canada’s first and only UNESCO City of Music. This tour will take you behind the scenes to explore the sounds, stories, and spaces that make London’s music scene pulse with energy. Participants will get an inside look at how music has shaped the city’s identity, both past and present - while connecting with the people and places keeping that creative spirit alive today. Expect to uncover hidden gems, local legends, and maybe even a few unexpected surprises along the way.
With music, history, and heart woven into every stop, this tour hits all the right notes for anyone curious about how a city’s cultural scene can become its soul.