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OMCA
A number of tour operators have recently attempted to renew their general liability insurance only to find that their current carrier won’t renew them or that their rates are skyrocketing, sometimes by as much as 700 percent!
OMCA has reached out to the insurance industry, both to people in the industry and to the Insurance Bureau of Canada to get an explanation, and the best answer seems to be that the insurance market is tightening, and all companies are reviewing their rates vs the liabilities. In the case of tour operators, particularly those responsible for school trips/children, there is a view that the current rates don’t reflect the very real risk of a multi-million-dollar suit and therefore the insurance companies have reassessed this product and either dropped it or substantially increased rates.
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Travel Industry Today
The Ontario government advised ACTA and the industry in December 2019, of “the status of potential changes to the regulation under the Travel Industry Act, 2002 (TIA).” Now however, despite lengthy and costly lobbying efforts by ACTA and CATO, there is apparently no intention of revising the funding model for the Compensation Fund — and, far from reducing the regulatory burden on Ontario registrants, the government is heaping on more regulations.
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InsideEVs
Chinese manufacturer BYD does not stop expanding its lineup of buses and recently also motorcoaches — three of those were recently shown at the United Motorcoach Association’s annual expo in Nashville, Tennessee.
Our attention was caught by the 45-foot (13.7 m) double-deck C10MS model, which is called the largest battery-electric motorcoach in North America.
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GuelphToday
The provincial government recently released its latest draft transportation plan for southwestern Ontario and it included only a passing mention of a long-awaited new Highway 7 that has been in the plans for over 20 years.
The new Highway 7 project between Guelph and Kitchener is still listed as one of the 40 projects in the report, titled Connecting the Southwest, but it is not listed as one of its key actions in southwestern Ontario.
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Electric Autonomy
The initiative to electrify the Ontario city’s bus fleet is a result of collaboration with federal and provincial governments
The city of Guelph has announced plans to electrify much of its public transit bus fleet with support from the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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With 6 locations in Ontario, and 5 in Quebec, Treetop Trekking is a great way to add an authentic Canadian nature experience to your tours this summer. Find them in the GTA, Muskoka, and near major routes between Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls. Activities now offered for all ages.
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Global News
Ontario Provincial Police say over 250 crashes were reported in the Greater Toronto Area since the region started to be hit by a snowstorm Saturday morning.
Snow began to fall in the GTA around 10 a.m. and continued into the evening, leading to snow-covered roads and poor driving conditions.
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Global News
Grand River Transit/MobilityPLUS operators, dispatchers, fleet mechanics and service attendants went on strike Tuesday morning at 5 a.m.
A day later, the region and the union met with Unifor Local 4304 stating that no progress had been made and that no further talks were scheduled.
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The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations, as formally designated by the U.S. Congress in 2019.
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NewmarketToday
The first battery-electric buses to be assembled at BYD (Build Your Dreams) Canada's facility in Newmarket are on their way to Quebec.
By the end of the month, five of the electric zero-emission buses will be delivered to the Réseau de Transport de Longueuil (RTL), one of the largest public transit systems in Canada with an annual ridership of more than 30 million.
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Global News
The provincial government is looking to improve transportation in southwestern Ontario with the first draft of its transportation plan, Connecting the Southwest.
Speaking at the announcement, Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney said the Ford government is committed to improving transportation beyond the Greater Toronto Area.
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada - in the heart of downtown Toronto next to the CN Tower. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure featuring North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Open 365 from 9:00am - 11:00pm. Ripley’s Aquarium is fully accessible.
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From May through August, the University opens its residences to tour groups, conference guests, sports teams, and vacationers visiting the region. Conveniently located downtown and within walking distance of major attractions, the residences allow you to enjoy your stay in Canada’s capital with ease.
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By Lark Gould
When it comes to analyzing travel trends, Expedia has uncovered a variety of themes across flights, hotel stays, searches, bookings, and experiences. Based on robust analyses of U.S. traveller data, Expedia's 2020 Travel Trends show a hunger for roads less travelled this year. Meanwhile, Virtuoso, the global luxury travel specialist network, unveiled its "Wanderlist" for 2020 after surveying some 20,000 travel consultants about what they are seeing as popular and in-demand.
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Government of Ontario
Premier Doug Ford and Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, recently announced a $200 million investment this year through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) to help 424 small, rural and northern communities build and repair critical local infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure.
"Ontario's economy is thriving, but we must ensure every person and every region across the province can share in this prosperity," Premier Doug Ford said. "Investing in infrastructure is critical to helping rural communities attract, support and sustain economic growth and job creation."
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Bring your Group to discover our world-class dining, retail and arts scene! Tickets are on sale now for Theatre Collingwood’s 2020 Season of exciting performances. MORE
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Wellington Advertiser
The recent release of a draft transportation plan for southwestern Ontario offers hope that the long-awaited Morriston bypass is still a possibility.
“We know that a safe, efficient and connected transportation network is the foundation for a healthy and prosperous Ontario,” said transportation minister Caroline Mulroney in a Jan. 17 report.
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Metro Magazine
New electronic technology is redefining the motorcoach industry through existing entertainment systems and the introduction of new and exciting concepts that enhance both the passenger and driver experience.
Through integration of this technology, vehicles are becoming smarter, more connected, safer, and easier to use.
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