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OMCA
Yesterday over 150 OMCA members listened to the Tour Operator panel answer important questions about operating in the new normal. If you missed it, or you would like to watch it again, head to the OMCA website to see the recording. Mark your calendars for next Thursday, June 25th at 12pm for a Conversations with Products and Service Members where we will learn what measures are being taken in the motor coach sector to protect the health and safety of travellers as well as gain insight on proper sanitation measures that can be used in all industries.
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OMCA
As OMCA prepares for its membership directory publication, it is becoming clear that not all of our members have an accurate/active staff member as the main contact. Understandably, there are many lay-offs and furloughs due to the financial crisis that accompanied the global health pandemic. Kindly provide us with the best person to contact at this time so that OMCA and its members can be in touch with important updates and to book future groups. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to log in to the online Member Portal (flash required) and review/update your member profile. Email info@omca.com if you need assistance with your login credentials.
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OMCA
We are taking our one-on-one marketplace appointments to the digital waves of the internet. Although it won’t have the same feel as seeing familiar industry friends and colleagues in the conference centre of a hot Ontario destination, you will still be able to reconnect one on one and discuss the future of your professional relationships. Registration is $300CDN/$250USD — mark your calendars for July 2nd so that you don’t miss your chance to participate!
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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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Travel Industry Today
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. When it comes to travel, tourism and hospitality here is what the provinces have announced so far.
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CTV News
An agreement has once again been reached between Canada and the United States to keep the border closed to all non-essential or "discretionary" travel for another month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced.
The extension on the existing agreement means that the border restrictions will stay in place until July 21, even as both countries continue to reopen their economies.
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CTV News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking at extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, and is promising an update by the end of the week.
“For now, all I can say is that we will continue to be there to support Canadians,” Trudeau said.
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Travel Industry Today
With the United Nations cautiously declaring that it’s time to start travelling again, and intrepid (or careless) souls from other countries now increasingly on the move across ever more open borders, many Canadians are considering when they will feel comfortable enough to follow once the legal greenlight is given.
One of the first to go will be Bruce Poon Tip, who is adamant that travel agents should be too.
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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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CP24
Figuring out where and how to travel safely amid a pandemic has upended the notion of a carefree holiday, but it's clear many Canadians are eager to try.
Warmer weather and dropping infection rates have led many parts of the country to reopen economies and ease restrictions on summertime rituals that include camping, sports activities, and short-term rentals.
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Travel Industry Today
A new report should help adventure travel destinations rebuild responsibly and remain competitive in a new environment shaped drastically by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) Report and a companion GSTC Global Destination Sustainability Report, take a combined look at the state of destination competitiveness and management across the globe.
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OurWindsor.ca
The world may be dealing with a pandemic, but summer bookings at one Muskoka resort are actually accumulating at a higher rate compared to last summer.
“I believe there’s pent-up demand, I really believe people are ready to get closer to nature, especially people who have been in urban environments and unable to get outdoors,” said Leah Leslie, director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa.
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iPolitics
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) will receive $30 million in funding from FedDev Ontario’s new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF), the Government of Canada announced last week.
The TIAO supports the province’s tourism industry as a contributor to economic development and job creation. The sector has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. The TIAO will redistribute the money it has received to destination marketing organizations (DMOs) across southern Ontario that have experienced significant revenue shortfalls. DMOs can apply for RRRF funding from TIAO as of June 5.
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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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CBC News
Some communities across Canada have started making non-medical face masks mandatory on public transit — or even in businesses or indoor spaces — to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Some doctors and epidemiologists are calling for such laws to be more widespread. But others warn about the potential negative impacts and say the scientific evidence isn't strong enough to warrant such heavy-handed measures. Here's a closer look at the issue.
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By Linchi Kwok
Coronavirus restrictions have been eased across the country. Travel companies are reopening their businesses with enhanced sanitizing measures. People are ready to travel again. Do you see early signs of recovery? Here are some positive updates, although it is still too early to claim that it is business as usual.
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Northern Ontario Business
The people responsible for promoting Sault Ste. Marie as a tourist destination have now set their sights on winter, and they're targeting Ontario millennials as the best prospects to rebuild the city's critically important tourism and hospitality sectors.
Popularly known as Generation Y, millennials are the children of baby boomers.
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The Standard
With summer officially arriving — and the weather expected to be ideal — the Niagara Falls tourism sector couldn't have asked for a better time to reopen.
But officials encourage people planning to visit to be patient and know that not every business will be reopen.
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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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CBC News
A weekend rally in support of northwestern Ontario tourism outfitters is being hailed as a success by organizers.
Hundreds of people attended the Tourism Matters rally in Vermilion Bay on Saturday, said Steve Smith, owner of Sunset Country Adventures and one of the organizers of the rally.
The rally was part of a campaign to secure financial support from the government to help the region's tourism industry survive a season that's been decimated by COVID-19.
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