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OMCA
The next webinar in our 6-part series is a chance for tourism suppliers to get an idea of what OMCA Tour Operators are planning for their comeback tours. Topics include: What does the timeline for opening and coming back to operations look like on your end? What will the tours look like when you do come back? What is the consumer sentiment right now towards group travel? Register now and ask any question that will help you better understand where our tour operators stand in the process of reopening the economy.
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CBC News
Ontarians will soon be allowed to gather in groups of up to 10 and many more businesses and services will be allowed to begin operating again as part of the next stage of the province's regional reopening, set to begin in some areas later this week.
Premier Doug Ford outlined the details of Stage 2 of Ontario's plan to lift restrictions on its lockdown, implemented to help curb the spread of COVID-19, at a recent daily briefing.
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Windsor Star
Las Vegas may be coming alive this weekend, with almost two dozen casinos reopening — but it’s still a waiting game at Caesars Windsor.
The Windsor-Essex region’s biggest gaming and entertainment centre continues to work on its reopening plans, pledging collaboration with the OLG, the AGCO, and Unifor Local 444.
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BMF, home of the National Academy Orchestra, offers wide programming with broad appeal including: classical, opera, pop, chamber, Broadway and rock. The Festival is renowned for its artistic excellence. BMF is one of four Hamilton Anchor Arts organizations and is now entering their 33rd year.
www.brottmusic.com 905-525-7664
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CTV News
The City of Toronto has released guidelines for restaurants that provide the clearest picture so far of how dining will look once the province allows establishments to reopen for dine-in service.
The guidelines include a slew of recommendations from Toronto Public Health about how restaurants can prepare to reopen when they are allowed to do so.
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TechCrunch
Google Maps recently introduced a series of new features to better inform travellers and commuters about how their trip may be impacted by COVID-19 — including travel restrictions, COVID-19 checkpoints or even just the crowdedness of public transport. It’s also adding features that will help those travelling to COVID-19 testing centers better understand the eligibility and facility guidelines.
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Bloomberg
Although kissing and other physical forms of greeting have experienced periods of decline in the past, they don’t tend to last. Human contact is enduring.
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CBC News
Canadian university sport fall national championships are being cancelled in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
U Sports recently announced it is cancelling the women's field hockey, men's and women's cross-country running, men's and women's soccer, women's rugby, and football championships, including the national semifinals (the Mitchell and Uteck Bowls) and the Vanier Cup.
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The City of Port Colborne is a community steeped in marine heritage. With a generous climate, ample beach front, and cultural attractions, Port Colborne is an ideal holiday destination. Add to this to our historic shopping districts, variety of restaurants, location, selection of natural attractions and recreation facilities, and Port Colborne is a unique holiday destination.
Check out the 2019/2020 Port Colborne Visitor's Guide!
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Canadian HR Reporter
With the tourism industry effectively shut down due to COVID-19, getting back to normal operations will involve fundamental changes to business practices, according to Philip Mondor, president of Tourism HR Canada in Ottawa.
Tourism-based employers are “going to have to redo business models because their client profile and target markets have changed, and they are not able to have as much contact with people, hands-on.”
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Live a complete forest immersion! Walk across 3 suspensions bridges including one nestled 60 meters above a spectacular waterfall. Soar over a stunning panorama at 50km/h with your feet dangling 90 meters in the air!
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Globe and Mail
The next time you check into a hotel, it might be a vastly different experience from your past stays. You’ll likely skip the front desk and may use your mobile device not only to check in, but to unlock your door. It may be one person at a time in the elevator and room service will be left outside your door.
It’s all part of reconfigurations that hotels across Canada are doing to reassure guests that it’s safe to travel again.
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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.
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Are you looking to promote your business? The OMCA Report is delivered to the inboxes of motor coach enthusiasts across Ontario!
To find out how to feature your company in the OMCA Report, contact Radek Meljon today at 289-695-5394.
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Global News
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is among those in the province that will see the additional relaxing of restrictions as part of the province’s Phase 2 Stage 2 reopening plans.
While local politicians described the measures as “balanced” and “measured,” concerns were also raised about the possibility of residents of areas facing stricter restrictions travelling to the region to get their hair done or visit a splash pad, for example.
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CBC News
With borders closed and gatherings banned, Canada's tourism industry is one of the country's hardest hit sectors.
"It's just the biggest, single impact that tourism has had since its initial ... growth after World War 2," said Patrick Brouder, who holds a research chair in tourism and rural development at Vancouver Island University. "There's never been anything like this."
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From September to May, experience symphonic music in the heart of Niagara with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Conveniently located along the Wine Route in downtown St. Catharines, the NSO presents 20 concerts at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre including masterworks, pops, rock, and more!
Explore Concerts and Group Rates Now!
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The Standard
Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati says the government's decision to exclude Niagara from moving into Stage 2 of reopening "makes no sense."
"How is it you can allow 400 people safely into Walmart but you cannot have 35 people on a patio bar? How is it we can have 3,000 people in a demonstration but I can't have more than five people in my backyard.
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Forbes
If you’ve transitioned your team to working remotely in the past few months, chances are you’ve spent a fair amount of time trying to perfectly replicate the office experience at home — and that’s a big mistake.
The real reason remote workers are more productive than their in-office counterparts is because their companies have let go of old ways of thinking about communication, collaboration and completion of tasks.
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