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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Langs Bus Lines' electric buses hitting London streets as school returns
CBC News
Families heading back to school this morning may notice something new on London roads — electric school buses.
Langs Bus Lines, which has about 400 diesel school buses, is slowly starting the process of converting about half its fleet to electric, said company vice-president Kevin Langs, with a handful of the no-emission vehicles hitting the streets today.
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the New York Power Authority
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Visit Cheyenne.
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Muskoka businesses focus on marketing to bolster tourism year-round
CTV News
Muskoka Tourism unveiled a plan to bolster visitors to the region during the on and off-peak seasons.
The organization partnered with a tourism consulting firm and received feedback from tourism stakeholders to develop a three-year plan, which places a significant focus on marketing activities to grow exposure year-round.
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How did tour operators fare in 2022?
Travelweek
The worst is finally behind us, at least that's what CATO's Brett Walker believes.
As Chair of the Canadian Association of Tour Operators, Walker has had his finger on the pulse of travel trends throughout the pandemic, advocating for policies that would stimulate the industry's recovery and sounding the alarm on urgent needs of CATO's members.
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After conservation efforts reintroduced Saskatchewan bison to their traditional lands in 2019, they helped archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old petroglyphs and the tool used to carve them.
This historic find uncovers a new chapter in the story of the Northern Plains Indigenous People who have gathered on this land for over 6,000 years.
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60 years ago US Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier. See the Bell X-1, “Glamorous Glennis” and scores of other supersonic aircraft on display at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Free admission and bus parking.
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Influx of Chinese visitors to drive global tourism boom
Global Times
After China lifted most of its entry restrictions on Sunday, many Chinese people have rushed to make travel plans and renew their travel documents ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival holidays for a vacation abroad, foretelling the great potential of Chinese tourists ushering in a recovery of the global tourism industry.
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London-area school bus provider can't keep up with driver exodus
London Free Press
The head of the corporation that organizes busing for the London area’s two major school boards says it can’t keep up with drivers quitting amid almost daily route cancellations. “We are actively recruiting, but . . . as we hire one, one drops off,” said Ryan Readings, chief administrator of Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services. “We’re in (a) constant state of flux.”
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Kick off the Andouille Festival Oct. 14-16 along the Andouille Trail in Louisiana’s River Parishes. Out here, makers put their own stamp on seasonings for this local delicacy, ensuring the finished product is as distinct as the smokehouse where it’s made. While you’re here, discover eye-opening architecture and exciting outdoor experiences.
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Government of Canada invests in recovery of small tourism businesses with support for 2 major partners in Quebec
Cision via Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Supporting the tourism industry contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Pascale St–Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a total of $40 million in investments in the Tourism Small Business Assistance Project led by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) and the Réseau des SADC et CAE. This project aims to support small tourism businesses to help them adapt or develop their products and services by seizing opportunities arising out of the recovery.
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China's deep-pocketed tourists are staying home, for now
BNN Bloomberg
During last year’s bruising COVID lockdown in Shanghai, Qin Bing dreamed of traveling overseas. As China reopens its borders on Sunday after three years of COVID isolation, however, the 36-year-old marketing manager is staying put.
In fact, the $280 billion force that is Chinese tourism may not reemerge for months, thanks to lingering infections, restrictions for new arrivals and surging costs tied to a breakdown of the global travel infrastructure.
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Broadway, to Radio City Music Hall and around the World - FPP is Where Special Happens!
OMCA members $65.95 all incl. Contact: sales@famouspeopleplayers.com
Inquire about Monday Afternoon New Horizons Senior Programs.
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NDP MPPs call for improved winter highway maintenance
Sudbury.com
A trio of NDP MPPs are calling on the Ford government to improve winter highway conditions.
Party finance critic Catherine Fife and economic development critic Terence Kernaghan joined deputy leader Sol Mamakwa for a Monday news conference in Kenora, as the government held a pre-budget consultation in the northwestern Ontario city.
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North of Boston has it all just a short drive from Boston’s Logan International Airport. Miles of breathtaking coastline, sandy beaches, acclaimed restaurants, witches, pirates, literature, historic architecture, and a vibrant arts & culture scene combine to make the perfect destination for your group. Plan your next group tour today!
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if could add Group Tours and Tastings offered in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Nashville distillery locations. Contact Johnny Baker @ groups@osdistillery.com
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7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063
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