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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Room Block at the OMCA Golf Tournament Closes July 21st
OMCA
If you are joining us — or even thinking of joining us — at the OMCA Golf Tournament on August 23rd, be sure to book your room ASAP to get the best rates. Reservations can be changed closer to the event if needed. Don’t miss out on the chance to reunite with OMCA’s members in the casual and relaxing setting of the Legends on the Niagara golf course. But be sure to book your room at the Cairn Croft before the deadline. Details at https://birdease.com/omcagolf2022
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Congratulations to Hampton Inns of New England on winning the Supplier Draw
OMCA
The early bird gets the worm, as they say! All suppliers registered before June 30th were entered for a chance to win a FREE 2023 Marketplace registration. A winner was randomly selected using an online name picker and we congratulate Hampton Inns of New England for being the lucky member to be enjoying two years at Marketplace for the price of one!
Registration is still open for 2022 Marketplace in Niagara Falls, ON. Appointment selection begins in September, so don’t procrastinate too long. We’re looking forward to the post-pandemic return of the self-proclaimed World’s Friendliest Marketplace.
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Thank you to our Ontario Transportation Expo sponsors
OMCA
The OTE conference and trade show start this Sunday; we couldn’t do it without our generous and supportive sponsors! If you see any attendees with a sponsor ribbon on-site, give them a big thanks for helping make the event possible. We give our thanks to:
• MCI, New Flyer and the NFI Group
• Prevost
• Nova Bus
• Aerus Technologies
• Delos and Aura Air
• Siemens
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Cape May MAC
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Visit Cheyenne.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
New bus route will take people in Ontario directly to this popular tourist attraction
CTV News
People in Ontario will be able to take a bus from Toronto to visit the famous Bruce Peninsula Grotto in Tobermory, Ont. for the first time this summer.
Parkbus, a not-for-profit providing bus transportation from major cities to nearby parks and conservation areas, announced its weekend schedule for the summer, and included the new route.
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Travel 180 feet beneath the historic Niagara Parks Power Station to explore the 2,200-foot-long tunnel that leads to the edge of the Niagara River. Make your way to an observation deck where you’ll get a never-before-seen view of the magnificent Niagara Falls!
Book your group tour with us today: groups@niagaraparks.com
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New leader to take over Tourism North Bay
Northern Ontario Business
Tourism North Bay has hired a new executive director.
Tanya Bédard, who previously spent a decade in the city’s economic development department, will start in the role this fall.
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After conservation efforts reintroduced Saskatchewan bison to their traditional lands in 2019, they helped archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old petroglyphs and the tool used to carve them.
This historic find uncovers a new chapter in the story of the Northern Plains Indigenous People who have gathered on this land for over 6,000 years.
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New tax on visitors to Burlington will help drive more tourism
Insauga
A new tax on visitors to Burlington will be used to encourage more people to visit the city. Burlington City Council approved a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) for stays in hotels and motels to boost tourism efforts in the city. Guests staying in accommodations in Burlington hotels and motels will pay four per cent more beginning Oct. 1.
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Simcoe County looks to revitalize plan to strengthen tourism
CTV News
Simcoe County is teaming up with Canadian-based strategy and development company Bannikin to consult with tourism operators, municipalities, residents and stakeholders.
The goal is to revitalize its Tourism Destination Development Action Plan, which will help guide its roles and responsibilities for the next three to five years.
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Explore magnificent scenery, outstanding dining, craft beverage and farm market trails, outdoor adventure steeped in our nation's rich history, and so much more! Rediscover your inspiration in Gettysburg and Adams County, Pennsylvania.
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Solving the highway problem in Canada
NetNewsLedger
Have you ever travelled to Winnipeg from Thunder Bay? Once you hit Manitoba and the divided highway starts, and the speed limit climbs to 110 km/h, it feels like it is smooth sailing headed west.
Coming east, once on hits Ontario, and the divided highway ends, and the speed limit drops to 90 km/h it can feel like going into a slowdown time warp.
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Erin hoping new market will be tourism draw
Orangeville.com
Is a winter market what downtown Erin needs to help drive tourism?
Area business owners continue to weigh in on the benefits a new $100,000 grant that the Town of Erin received from the federal government for tourism.
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New mobile program teed up to take tourism beyond the beach
BarrieToday
Officials behind a new partnership between the City of Barrie, Barrie Tourism and Downtown Barrie BIA hope to expand tourism beyond the beach and into the city.
Dubbed “Ask Me,” the program offers a mobile visitor information service aimed at not only benefiting visitors to Barrie’s waterfront, but also downtown businesses.
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From landmark sights and monuments, to national museums, Indigenous culture, festivals and celebrations–Ottawa immerses visitors in the inspiring stories of our amazing country.
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Forest the Canoe founders present new tours across Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario Business
Since 2020, Forest the Canoe co-founders Ryan Walker and Shana Shipperbottom have been providing their guests with full guided tours featuring outdoor adventures like hiking and paddling, as well as experiences with local foods and culture.
While the certified interpretive guides have had great success with their venture, they want to make their scenic tours up Highway 17 and along Lake Superior more accessible for locals and tourists alike.
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FedDev Ontario announces over $12.2 million to support economic development in greater Kawarthas region
kawarthaNOW
The federal government has announced over $12.2 million for 33 tourism, community infrastructure, and economic development projects in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes.
The funding — under the Tourism Relief Fund (TTF), Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) stream — includes $2.5 million for Kawartha Ethanol Inc. in Havelock and $750,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum.
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