Applications for this brand trip have closed. We’ve already emailed all applicants to let them know if they were selected for this opportunity. If you applied and didn’t receive an email, please contact megan@swotc.ca.

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Ontario’s Southwest Creator Getaway

Ontario’s Southwest (OSW) Regional Tourism Organization is searching for 12 content creators to participate in a paid brand trip in London from June 3rd to 5th!

For this creator getaway, OSW is proud to be partnering with:

Trip Itinerary

Please note that the specific times and locations included in this itinerary are subject to change.

Tuesday June 3rd, 2025

  • 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Arrival and Check-in

  • 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception at Hard Rock Hotel

Wednesday June 4th, 2025

  • 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast at Sessions Restaurant

  • 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Guided Tour of Hard Rock Hotel

  • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Lunch and Games at the Club House

  • 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Visit The Factory

  • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Dinner at Beer Kitchen

Thursday June 5th, 2025

  • 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Brunch Experience at Sessions

  • 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Tour of London Children’s Museum

  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Visit the Pool

  • 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Tea at GMT -5

Let’s Talk Numbers

Compensation

You’ll be paid in experience…. JUST KIDDING!
Even though you probably make content creation look effortless, we know high-quality content takes a lot of work and want to make sure you’re compensated fairly for your efforts. Creators selected to participate in this brand trip will be paid $1,500 (Canadian dollars). In addition, the expenses listed below will be covered.

Expenses

All meals and experiences included in the itinerary above will be covered.

We will also cover all reasonable travel expenses and highly encourage taking public transit where possible. The London Via Rail station connects with many cities in Ontario.

Content Deliverables

Outputs may vary depending on the content creator. However, we ask that all creators agree to do the following:

  • Create social media posts highlighting your trip on one or more of the following channels within 2-weeks of the brand trip:

    • Instagram

    • Facebook

    • TikTok

    • YouTube

    • Reddit

    • Pinterest

  • Partners should be tagged on all social media channels they are active on. Social media handles of all partners will be provided to creators before the trip.

  • One of the following deliverables will be provided:

    • OSW will be provided with an opportunity to review a completed blog within 2-weeks of the brand trip. The blog will be published on either the creator’s website, OntariosSouthwest.com or londontourism.ca.

    • Edited photos and video taken during the trip.

  • Provide agreed-upon measurable results approximately one month after content has been shared.

Are you as excited as we are?

Here are the next steps to be considered for this opportunity:

  1. Review the OSW Responsible Travel Pledge. To ensure OSW can continue to be enjoyed by current and future generations, we ask that you consider signing the pledge prior to visiting the region.

  2. Complete our application form by March 7th, 2025. We will follow up with all applicants to let you know if you’ve been selected by March 31st, 2025.

Applications have closed!

OSW is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting diversity through fair and accessible hiring practices. If the application process we’ve set in place isn’t accessible for you, please contact megan@swotc.ca, and we’ll work together to ensure you can apply for this opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, we are unable to accommodate additional guests.

    Exceptions:

    • If you require a service person or animal to accompany you.

    • If you work with another person to create content (e.g., travel couples who share one account).

  • Electric Vehicle drivers can utilize PlugShare or EVHype to search for charging stations.

    The Factory has 3 chargers and Western Fair District has 8 chargers on site.

  • No, we will pay each creator $1,500.

  • Your accessibility needs are important to us! Let's work together to make sure this trip is accessible for you.

    When you fill out our application form, please let us know what your accessibility needs are so that we can ensure they are met.

  • Yes! We welcome all applications.

  • If this happens to you, please submit your social media handles in the last question where we ask if there is anything else we should know.

Have another question? Contact the project coordinator, Meg Carman!