Windsor Essex Tourism Kick-Off encourages you to think Staycation

Pictured at the Kick-Off on Friday are L to R - Gordon Orr, (CEO TWEPI), Chris Savard, (General Manager - Devonshire Mall), Michael Chantler (General Manager - Ontario Summer Games), Ryan Albright (Games Consultant - Sports Alliance Ontario). Devonshire Mall became the first community corporate sponsor of the Ontario Summer Games with a $5,000 contribution.

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Windsor - March 28, 2014 - As they say...“one good turn deserves another,” and here we are.

With a personal invite to return from Devonshire Mall, we’re here to get everyone thinking about adventures close to home. At Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI), we continually look for opportunities to promote our local tourism industry. The Tourism Kick-Off from March 28-30 encourages local residents to explore their own backyard and “Keep it Local.”

The last time we held this event, exhibitor space was at capacity, and the same holds true once again. Also, Devonshire Mall had good news of their own to share - they became the first community corporate sponsor of the 2014 Ontario Summer Games during a cheque presentation ceremony.

“In Windsor Essex we are blessed with eager and proud tourism stakeholders. It seemed like only minutes expired from the time we offered display space in Devonshire Mall until all of the spots were spoken for,” said Gordon Orr, CEO, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. “Within a very short period of time 29 local stakeholders stepped up showing once again, Windsor Essex has a tremendous amount to offer - festivals, tours, history, culture, wineries, fun for kids, there’s plenty to enjoy.”

Stop by the displays located in front of The Bay during regular mall hours: Friday, 9:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday, 9:30 am to 6 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm.

List of participants:
· Downtown Windsor BIA/Balloonapalooza
· River Canard Canoe Co.
· Town of Amherstburg
· Walkerville Brewery
· Walkerville BIA
· Canadian Club Brand Centre
· The Rum Runners Tour
· Windsor Essex Trolley Tours
· WindsorEats
· Guesthouse Getaway!
· Serenity Lavender
· North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
· Windsor River Cruises Ltd.
· International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure
· Windsor's Community Museum
· Woofa~Roo Pet Fest
· The Woodbridge House B&B
· Kingsville Folk Music Festival
· Pelee Island Winery
· The Iron Kettle Bed and Breakfast
· Canada South Festival Network
· High Jinks Indoor Playcare & Imaginarium
· Summer Fest
· Rose City Gymnastics
· Essex Region Conservation Authority
· Roseland Golf and Country Club
· Windsor Symphony Orchestra
· St Clair College Residence and Conference Centre
· Essex Pelee Island Coast Wineries