Ottawa Tourism provides industry leadership, strategic direction and destination marketing to attract visitors, tours and conventions to Ottawa and Canada’s Capital Region. Founded in 1971, Ottawa Tourism is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization, with 340 members representing accommodations, attractions, restaurants, outdoor experiences, festivals and entertainment that work together to profile Ottawa and Canada’s Capital Region as a diverse and exciting place to visit. Ottawa Tourism’s objectives are to promote the destination, increase visitation and enhance economic impact for the industry and its membership.