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Don't miss this networking opportunity!
OMCA
Join us Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4pm EST for a virtual reception-style gathering. Catch up with industry colleagues and discuss the state of the industry. Breakout rooms will allow for casual conversation and easy flow. You must register to be there!
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2021 P.R.I.D.E. program restarting in March
OMCA
We are pleased to confirm that the P.R.I.D.E. Program will resume effective March 2021. All COVID-19 safety/health measures will be in place including protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE), a health questionnaire, daily temperature checks, physical distancing, and sanitizing the classroom, supplies, and buses. We will be rescheduling participants originally registered for the January and February 2021 programs. These programs were cancelled due to the Provincial state of emergency. If members plan to register a participant or participants not previously registered for the January and February programs, it would be appreciated if registration forms for the March, April, and May programs could be submitted by Friday, February 26. This will allow us to determine if the demand for the program exceeds the current dates available. If that is the case, we will endeavour to schedule an additional program or programs. Please visit our website for 2021 program dates.
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Social Media Basics Webinar: Available Online
OMCA
This week’s webinar on the basics of using social media for business was a great success! The video and presentation are now available online for your review. Don’t miss the follow-up webinar on March 18th at 12pm EST.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
THE NEXT GREAT CHAPTER: Travel can rebuild even better
Travel Industry Today
While the COVID-19 pandemic registers in a “category of its own” for overall damage to the economy, including travel, the head of the US Travel Association (USTA) believes the industry will rebuild itself in the face of its “toughest challenge yet.”
“We have been here before,” said Roger Dow during his recent State of the Travel Industry address, citing, in particular, how the travel industry was “decimated” after 9/11.
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Black Tourism Talent Directory launches
Travel Weekly
The first phase of the Black Tourism Talent Directory, the National Blacks in Travel And Tourism Collaborative's (BTT) matchmaking platform for Black talent in travel and tourism, has launched.
The online directory is designed to connect Black businesses, professionals and students with opportunities in the industry. In its first phase, the BTT is aggregating and vetting those who will have profiles on the directory.
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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. Plan your stay at uOttawa now!
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Millennials are the generation most likely to travel in 2021
Travel Pulse
According to a new survey by HealthCareInsider.com, which focused on Americans’ perceptions of the pandemic's end, Millennials are 50 per cent more likely than Gen-Xers and 15 per cent more likely than Baby Boomers to feel comfortable travelling by at least Fall 2021.
When participants of varying ages were asked to choose which, out of 10 specific activities, they most look forward to resuming, “not having to wear a mask” topped the list with 26 per cent of the overall vote, followed by family gatherings at 18 per cent and travel at 17 per cent.
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Talking transportation with Marcus Powlowski MP
NetNewsLedger
Thunder Bay Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski talks about this week’s federal announcement on funding for transit.
The announcement could be of benefit to Thunder Bay. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP also talks about the need for a change in how Canada supports inter community bus services.
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Time to prepare for the 2021 season! Experience the best of both worlds: a complete forest immersion combined with thrilling sensations! An amazing waterfall, 3 suspensions bridges including one sitting 60 meters high. And soar at 50km/h, 90 meters in the air with AirCANYON!
Ask about our group rates!
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Health Canada authorizes Canada's first rapid COVID-19 antibody test
Cision
Verify Diagnostics recently announced that Health Canada has authorized the Assure Tech Ecotest COVID-19 serological rapid test to be used at the point-of-care (POC) for the purpose of screening for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Building on the U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) granted last year, Verify Diagnostics has worked diligently with Health Canada, since March 2020, to bring this test to Canada. The Assure Tech Ecotest was the first point-of-care fingerstick blood test to be authorized for CLIA Waived use in the United States and is the first Canadian test to be authorized as well.
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New mentorship and grant program launched to help northern tourism businesses
CTV News
In an effort to spark new ideas and help grow the tourism experience in northern Ontario, a special edition mentorship and grant program was launched on Tuesday.
The program is in partnership with Designation Northern Ontario, Tourism Excellence North and the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab. Although a new addition to support businesses during a particularly challenging time, program lead with Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab Justin Lafontaine said it builds off previous spark programs.
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