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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Applications are now open for the Ontario Tourism Recovery Program
OMCA
Coach operators, tour operators, and tourism suppliers have less than one month to submit their application for the OTRP. This program offers non-repayable funds to businesses that have experienced a revenue loss of at least 50%. A successful submission does not guarantee funding, but OMCA encourages all eligible members to apply for chance to receive much needed funds to support their business’s recovery. Apply online at https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/otrp/#/.
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4 Days of Appointment Selections Left!
OMCA
Registered delegates of the OMCA Marketplace 2D only have 4 days left to submit their appointment requests. If you are registered and have yet to submit your requests, please do so as soon as possible. If you have already submitted your requests, it doesn’t hurt to check back for delegates that may have registered since you submit those requests. If you aren’t registered, why on earth not?
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Last Day to Book Hotel Room for 3D Marketplace
OMCA
Today is the deadline to book your hotel room in the OMCA room block for Marketplace 3D. If you are attending and may be staying the night, please book your room today. If you are thinking about attending and will need a room if you do, we recommend booking your room today to take advantage of the discounted rate. Rooms are available at the host hotel (Delta Marriot Toronto Airport) to OMCA delegates at $132 per night. Book Now.
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Update from the OMCA President
OMCA
It was welcome news for many association members that the US administration will lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors at the borders with Canada starting in November. The United States will welcome only visitors who are vaccinated. Unvaccinated visitors will continue to be banned from crossing the borders. Starting in January, those who were never banned from traveling across the land borders, including commercial drivers and students, will also need to show proof of vaccination. The US considers anyone who have received vaccines listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization, such as AstraZeneca fully vaccinated. The C.D.C. is still to announce whether foreigners crossing from Canada with two doses from different vaccines could enter.
This week Canadian Transportation Agency issued a final decision to all transportation industries that requested a temporary exemption from certain provisions of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations. The CTA dismissed requests from all modes of transportation calling for extensions and concluded that accessible transportation is a fundamental human right for persons with disabilities, and the ATPDR are an important tool for ensuring that this objective is met in the federal transportation network.
After a successful lobby effort, Ontario opened its application portal for the $100 million Ontario Tourism Recovery Program this week. The association is encouraging all eligible members to apply early. Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
We are three weeks away from our 2D and 3D Marketplace events, if you haven’t registered, please do so today. Our November 3rd 3D (in person) sessions are filling up quickly!
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Plan an unforgettable trip to Brantford. Book Tourism Brantford’s complimentary Bus Welcome Program and receive a personalized step-on welcome and a gift bag that includes pre-packaged local treats for everyone on your bus, including the tour escort and driver.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
U.S. to open land borders with Canada, Mexico to vaccinated foreign tourists in 'early November'
USA Today
Starting next month, the United States will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to cross its land borders for nonessential purposes such as tourism or visiting friends and family.
The change would allow foreign tourists to enter the U.S. through land or ferry ports for the first time since March 2020. Government officials have not yet announced a date for the policy change, but said it would take place in "early November," in tandem with the country's updated international air travel system.
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COVID-19: Mixed reaction after Ontario lifts capacity limits on certain industries
Global News
Ontario has lifted COVID-19 capacity limits in some venues that are asking patrons to show proof of vaccination, a move that’s being met with mixed reactions from different industries.
As of Saturday morning, cinemas, theatres, concert and spectator sports venues and car and horse racing tracks are allowed to open at full capacity.
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Saskatchewan is one big, beautiful place. You will find something that most people could use a bit more of – peace and quiet. Wherever you travel in Saskatchewan, nature is never far away. Even at the centre of Saskatchewan’s major cities, Regina and Saskatoon, you are only minutes away from impressive landscapes and wide-open spaces.
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4 ways to keep sales teams motivated in uncertain times
Northstar Meetings Group
Keeping sales teams eager, focused and motivated isn’t easy when you are competing with continuous news app alerts and wall-to-wall breaking news coverage. The chaotic landscape of unfolding world events brings on daily uncertainties, rule changes and disruptions that leave team members confused and concerned. And while business can’t always go on "as usual" when disruptions occur, it must still go on, and sales leaders must help their teams navigate these challenges.
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THE VACCINE SAGA CONTINUES: U.S. okays Astra Zeneca. No word on mixed doses.
Travel Industry Today
Canadians immunized against COVID-19 with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine can visit the United States when new travel regulations come into play next month, but it’s not yet clear whether those with mixed doses will make the cut.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday travellers will be able to fly to the States if they’ve received shots of vaccines approved or recognized for emergency use by the World Health Organization or the US Food and Drug Administration.
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These Canadian industries are currently facing the biggest labour shortages
CTV News
The economic effects from the COVID-19 pandemic are squeezing businesses struggling to find workers as ongoing labour shortages continue to stall certain sectors.
Businesses both big and small say they are struggling to find staff and employers have been offering more incentives to attract workers such as higher wages, bonuses, and flexible hours.
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Recruitment skills training: Educate hiring managers on these 5 topics
HR Bartender
Recruitment is a hot topic right now and my prediction is that it will be for quite some time. A key player in the recruitment process is the hiring manager. Ultimately, the candidate reports to them. The hiring manager is responsible for onboarding, engaging, and retaining the employee.
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