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Ontario implements provincewide emergency brake
Government of Ontario
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake will be effective Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and the government intends to keep this in place for at least four weeks.
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What motor coach operators should know about the Canadian ELD requirements
OMCA
The commercial motor vehicle industry is facing new requirements for the way they log their driver’s daily hours of service. An upcoming federal mandate will require all federally regulated trucking and busing companies to use an Electronic Logging Device in their vehicles. An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) communicates with the engine of the vehicle and automatically records a driver’s driving time and facilitates the recording of the driver’s record of duty status. This article contains everything a motor coach operator may need to know, based on the information available, regarding the upcoming mandate and how to purchase the best ELDs for your company.
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Death Notice for James "Jim" Healey
OMCA
We are saddened to share that Jim Healey of Healey Motor Coach Tours in Brampton passed away on March 29th, 2021. Jim was a long-time member of OMCA and a huge supporter of the OMCA Marketplace. He specialized in day trips for preformed retiree and seniors groups and often escorted trips himself because he lived for interaction with people and ensuring fun was had by all. There will be an online stream of Jim’s funeral service at 1:00 pm EDT today. For more details, visit this website.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Several cruise lines require vaccines, but not everybody is on board
Travel Weekly
This summer, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Crystal Cruises will launch the first large-ship ocean cruises in North America in more than a year. But with a caveat: adults and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
In Crystal's case, the vaccination requirement extends to all passengers, minors not excepted.
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NOT A PRETTY PICTURE: Travel and Tourism loses trillions
Travel Industry Today
The global Travel and Tourism sector suffered a massive loss of almost US$4.5 trillion last year due to the pandemic, says a major new report from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The vast losses run up during 2020 paint the first full picture of a sector struggling to survive in the face of what the WTTC calls “crippling travel restrictions and unnecessary quarantines.”
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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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How to use email marketing to grow your business
Digital Main Street
Email is one of the oldest and easiest ways to make money in e-commerce for businesses of any size. Today, whether you’re selling online or in person, effective email marketing can create a steady flow of predictable and consistent sales that can become a major source of income for any business. Digital Main Street is hosting a webinar on April 7th that’ll teach you how to start, grow, or scale your email marketing to make more profit.
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Build your brand with the 4 C's
Travel Weekly
Take a moment to think about McDonald's. The Golden Arches. It's fast food. You won't spend a fortune on it. You can order through the drive-thru and never leave your car. There's usually a playground for kids.
Most of us have similar thoughts about McDonald's, and that's because they follow some of the core tenets of good branding.
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IMPENDING DOOM: CDC head has dire warnings as travel bookings rise
Travel Industry Today
Well, it seems it’s a good news/bad news situation. American Airlines said Monday that bookings are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels as more people get vaccinated, but public health leaders repeated their concern that travel will spread the virus as new reported infections grow in the United States.
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