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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
A Letter from the OMCA President
OMCA
Here we are at the end of my first week at OMCA, and I’d like to start with a big thank you to all the members and partners who have welcomed me to the association. Your kind words of encouragement have been appreciated. I’d also like to thank the team for keeping the association moving forward during our leadership transition.
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OMCA All-Member Social: April 29th at 4:00 pm ET
OMCA
Don’t miss the third installment of our virtual all-member reception! While it isn’t the same as meeting in person at an OMCA conference, it’s rejuvenating to see familiar faces, share some laughs, and keep tabs on what is going on in the industry. This meeting will use breakout rooms to help facilitate conversation in 5-6 person groups, shuffling rooms every 10 minutes. There will be no time limit for this social and members are welcome to use the Zoom meeting for as long as they wish to chat with colleagues.
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Buses and Beverages Coach Operator Social Rescheduled for May 6th at 5:00pm ET
OMCA
We apologize for the last minute cancellation of this week’s Buses and Beverages social meeting and we have rescheduled it Thursday, May 6th at 5:00pm ET. Bring your favourite evening beverage and join coach operators and service providers in candid conversations about anything at all. This session will kick off with presentations from MCI and Prevost on their new product lines that help operators keep their buses clean and sanitized. Then, operators will have time for casual conversations amongst themselves. Breakout rooms will be available for more intimate conversations. This social time will not have a time limit and will be available for chats even after staff leaves the call.
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2021 Federal Budget Analysis
OMCA
The much-anticipated Federal Budget was announced April 19th and while the full budget document is over 700 pages, we want to bring focus to the good-news items for our members.
The items that will support most of our members are the supports for businesses, like CEWS, CERS, and Lockdown Support which are available to businesses that have suffered a loss of revenue due to the pandemic.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
WE'RE NO. 1: Canada ranked world's best country
Travel Industry Today
For the first time, Canada has taken top spot overall in the “2021 Best Countries Report,” a prominent ranking and analysis project that is designed to determine how countries are perceived by international business leaders and general citizens on the world stage.
Beyond its overall top ranking, Canada, which placed 2nd overall in 2020, ranked No. 1 in quality of life and social purpose. It is also perceived as having a good job market and entrepreneurial atmosphere, caring about human rights, and is committed to social justice (including second for racial equality and 4th for women). Additionally, the country finished No. 1 in being viewed as not corrupt and respecting property rights.
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With no international travel, Canadians turn to their own backyards
CTV News
With another pandemic summer on the horizon, Canadians are looking to get out in their own backyards for outdoor adventures that are COVID-19 safe.
Companies offering outdoor services, adventures and rentals are already hearing from potential clients for the 2021 summer season, and they think that the push to get outside might last well beyond the end of the pandemic.
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Using social media to re-start tourism
Travel Industry Today
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has enlisted Facebook to help global destinations restart tourism. The United Nations special agency recently partnered with the social media giant to deliver a digital marketing primer in a series of sessions that welcomed participants from over 30 countries.
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How to travel safely during COVID: What doctors recommend after getting a vaccine
BNN Bloomberg
In the U.S., upwards of 3 million people a day are leaving vaccine sites with new immunity and new questions about what to do with it.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that if you’re fully vaccinated, have waited through two weeks of immunity buildup, and are otherwise healthy, you’re all clear to travel. But that may feel easier said than done.
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