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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Marketplace Appointment Selection Opens Monday
OMCA
All registered delegates of the 2022 OMCA Marketplace will submit their appointment selections starting Monday, September 26th for both in-person and virtual Marketplace appointments. Appointment selection closes October 14th. If you haven’t gotten around to registering yet, now is the time to do so. Members and non-members are welcome!
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Last Chance to take advantage of the added Buyer Incentive Program — a $200 value
OMCA
Tour operator members of OMCA and Motor Coach Canada who register by end-of-day today (Sept. 23rd) will receive up to a $200 reimbursement for their travel expenses. This incentive is made possible by a grant from the Ontario government and is offered in addition to the hotel rebate program and FREE registration. Register immediately to qualify!
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Promoted By
Kentucky Department of Tourism
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Promoted By
Visit Cheyenne.
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OMCA Silent Auction is now accepting donations
OMCA
With the return of the in-person Marketplace comes the return of the OMCA Silent Auction, benefiting the Development Fund to support the growth of the motor coach group travel industry. The world look much different now, and our silent auction is no different! We’re moving our silent auction to an online auction, accessible by all members — not just Marketplace attendees. Get exposure to the group travel market with a unique donation to the silent auction draw. Donations can be adventures, vacations, gifts, or anything else that will get bidders excited to participate. The process is easy — simply complete the online form, including a promotional image representing your donation, and wait for the bids to come in. Head to https://bit.ly/2022OMCASilentAuction to get started!
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Registrar Bulletin: TICO reinstates fees in 2023 and launches comprehensive review of funding model and Compensation Fund
TICO
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, TICO has worked diligently to support Ontario’s travel agencies and tour operators, while ensuring consumers continued to engage in a safe and fair travel marketplace. Between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2023, all TICO annual registration renewal fees and Compensation Fund assessments owing during this period were waived. This was possible due to temporary funding from the Ontario government. This allowed registrants to focus on their priority business needs without the added financial stress of meeting certain payment obligations with TICO.
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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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Tourism numbers exceeding some pre-pandemic years
SooToday.com
Sault Ste. Marie is experiencing a tourism boom so far in 2022, with numbers exceeding totals in some pre-pandemic years.
Between the Agawa Canyon Tour Train, the Miss Marie tour boat and a number of other options open to tourists, more tourists are spending dollars on accommodations and group tours in the city.
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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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Tourism promoter welcomes expected end of COVID-19 vaccine border requirements
TBnewsWatch.com
The busiest travel period of the year is already over, but Paul Pepe says the anticipated end to COVID-19 vaccine requirements at the border is still "great news."
The manager of Tourism Thunder Bay was reacting Wednesday to widespread reports that the federal government has decided not to extend existing border restrictions, including the need to show proof of vaccination to enter the country, beyond Sept. 30.
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Kick off the Andouille Festival Oct. 14-16 along the Andouille Trail in Louisiana’s River Parishes. Out here, makers put their own stamp on seasonings for this local delicacy, ensuring the finished product is as distinct as the smokehouse where it’s made. While you’re here, discover eye-opening architecture and exciting outdoor experiences.
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The end of random border testing can't come soon enough for many travellers
CBC News
The federal government's pandemic border measures — including random testing for vaccinated travellers — could be coming to an end soon. It might not be soon enough for many travellers and tourism operators.
While Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Wednesday that no final decision has been made, sources have told CBC News that the government is likely to end all of the measures shortly, pending approval from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The measures were set to expire on Sept. 30.
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Permanent autonomous shuttle buses in works for York Region
NewmarketToday.ca
York Region could become home to the first permanent autonomous transit vehicles as Markham and York Region Transit explore making the idea a reality.
They are partnering with the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) to develop an autonomous transit pilot within Markham, using short routes that could become part of the transit service permanently. CUTRIC hopes to develop a pilot over the next two years.
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Broadway, to Radio City Music Hall and around the World – FPP is Where Special Happens!”
Inquire about Monday Afternoon New Horizons Senior Programs.
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New travel business opens in Blind River
The Daily Press
A new travel business has opened in Blind River. TRVL Travel Design officially opened on May 15. TRVL Travel Design offers online travel reservations and recommendations from your home, and the company serves clients across Canada.
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North of Boston has it all just a short drive from Boston’s Logan International Airport. Miles of breathtaking coastline, sandy beaches, acclaimed restaurants, witches, pirates, literature, historic architecture, and a vibrant arts & culture scene combine to make the perfect destination for your group. Plan your next group tour today!
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Experience one of the world’s great museums, in the heart of downtown Toronto. Home to more than 13 million objects spanning art, culture, and nature, ROM is the most visited museum in Canada. Discover the mysteries of Egypt, marvel at medieval armour, explore Earth’s mind-blowing animal diversity, and more.
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