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OMCA
Registered delegates will be able to use the MyOMCA portal to make requests for appointments at the 2019 OMCA Marketplace as of September 5th. If your company hasn’t yet registered for Marketplace, you are definitely going to want to do so before appointment selection. If you have any questions about how the appointment selection process works, please contact info@omca.com.
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OMCA
Rooms at the Westin Ottawa are filling up for the Marketplace conference happening November 3-6. Be sure to book your room while there is still availability in the room block.
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OMCA
If you have registered for Marketplace but are not able to make it, September 6th is the deadline to cancel and receive an 80% refund. Cancellations made after September 6th will not receive any refund.
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CBC News
Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney recently announced that widening a dangerous stretch of Highway 3 will finally move forward.
"From day one, this has been a priority," said Mulroney at the announcement.
The stretch of highway spans from the Town of Essex to just west of Leamington.
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Cision via Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Tourism is an inclusive sector that helps promote Canada's culture, diversity and natural beauty to the world, as well as the unique experiences it has to offer. Tourism generates significant economic benefits across the country, as one in ten jobs depends on it. This is why the Government of Canada invests in companies and products in the tourism sector.
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The home of Canada’s largest casino resort, Canadian whisky, Canada’s best pizza, 18 wineries, Canada’s Southernmost point and more.
Discover more about what your group can do in Windsor Essex at visitwindsoressex.com/groups .
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Squamish Chief
As travellers around the world increasingly move to online booking platforms, the way tourism destinations market themselves has undergone a transformational shift, with highly personalized, targeted messaging replacing more traditional forms of advertising.
"The world of travel and travel marketing has really changed a lot, even in the five years I've been in this role," said Destination BC CEO and president Marsha Walden, addressing a Whistler Chamber of Commerce luncheon last month.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario's government for the people is working to support local economies and create good jobs by investing $440,000 in cultural tourism events in communities across the province.
Through the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF), the province is supporting nine cultural tourism events, which will help arts, culture and heritage organizations create new experiences. This investment will grow cultural tourism spending by making the entire province a more attractive place to visit. Grants range from $10,000 to $150,000.
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CroisiEurope’s African Dream Cruise will take your gusts across Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Groups of no more than 16 experience wildlife first hand including stays on the banks of the Zambezi River and an exclusive Cruise on Lake Kariba.
Journey to the Ends of the Earth |
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Lunch, Sightseeing and Dining Cruises aboard the largest cruise ship in the Kawarthas. Our Captain provides historic commentary as we navigate our way amongst Stoney Lakes 1128 Islands. We are conveniently located just 2 hours north of Toronto. Welcome Aboard!
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Canadian Lodging News
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the close of the second quarter of 2019, the total construction pipeline in Canada hit an all-time high with 273 projects/35,787 rooms. Construction pipeline projects are up 14 per cent and rooms are up a lofty 20 per cent year-over-year (YOY).
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Cision via Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)
As part of the ongoing Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial, CUTRIC is proud to announce a commitment of $956,338 from NRCan to Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. to support a globally innovative utility-owned and operated overhead charging system for transit electrification.
This is the first time in North America that a local utility is owning and operating an on-route charging system for a public transit agency.
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Our Tobermory boat tour features the spectacular sights surrounding Tobermory in Fathom Five National Marine Park, including Flowerpot Island and The Grotto!
Book In Person:
53 Bay St. S. Tobermory
7405 HWY 6, Tobermory
Phone:
519-596-2626
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Shoulder seasons at Hillman Michigan's Thunder Bay Resort & Mackinac Island's
Bicycle Street Inn
One of America's Top Attractions!
ABA Best of the Best!
Thunder Bay Resort's award winning Elk Viewing Dinner Ride is a perfect destination for one or two night stays, with spacious onsite lodging and nearby attractions.
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OrilliaMatters.com
With two-and-a-half months to go until the deadline, Ontario Northland has found “a potential location” for its bus service in Orillia.
The company has been picking up and dropping off passengers at 150 Front St. S., which used to house the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce and Service Ontario, but the city approved the sale of that building in May.
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The Review
On the surface, it looks like any other highway construction project, but there is more to it.
This summer, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is replacing the concrete pavement on the westbound lanes of Highway 417 from approximately seven kilometres east of Highway 34 to five kilometres west of Highway 34.
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A perfect add-in to your Niagara US trip!
Group Friendly Tours | Wineries | Brewery | Underground Railroad | Cobblestone Homes | Birds of Prey Demonstrations | Haunted Ghost Tours | Star Search with local Astronomers | Lakeside Dining | War of 1812 Weaponry Demos | Custom Itineraries Contact Wilson Tourism: 716 830 4151 Email: WilsonTourism@aol.com |
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Your Company's Ad Here!
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 Joseph Gonzales today at 289-695-5420.
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CBC News
A 29-year-old driver whose car hit a bus on Highway 401 on the weekend has died of injuries sustained in the crash, Ontario Provincial Police say.
The driver has been identified as Marcus McLean of Scarborough.
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