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Silent Auction Donations Needed
OMCA
Get Eyes on Your Business with a Silent Auction Donation. Supporting the OMCA Silent Auction is one of the best ways to invest in your business, the industry and the tourism community. All items will be available for bidding online during the OMCA conference – even those not able to attend will still be able to participate.
Donations that have the most impact:
- High-value gifts (electronics, luggage, jewelry, etc.)
- Vacation packages
- Unique gift or gift certificate
- Partner up! Pair passes to an awesome attraction paired with a stay at a local accommodation and/or a restaurant GC
- Gift-basket of eye-catching items from your retail stores
- Donation of a bus product or service that appeals to your target market (ie. bus wrap of choice)
How to Donate:
- Donors and bidders must create an account
- Click THIS LINK to get started
- Complete the form and upload pictures that spark interest in your donation
- Do Not Bring Your Donation to Marketplace
- Do Not Ship Your Donation to OMCA
- Donors will coordinate logistics with the winning bidder
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Tourism report shines light on need for a comprehensive provincial strategy
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The COVID-19 crisis continues to have a severe and enduring impact on the tourism industry in Ontario. Border closures, capacity restrictions and lockdowns exacerbated structural issues that have left the industry far from recovery. In need of a path forward, the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) worked closely with the sector over the last year to inform and develop: The State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report. The report offers a blueprint for recovery through practical recommendations to confront both immediate and long-term challenges.
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Kentucky Department of Tourism
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Visit Cheyenne.
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Canada counts on big outdoors, Indigenous tourism to bring Americans back
BNN Bloomberg
Just 41 per cent of U.S. travelers said in a June 2022 sentiment survey that they had a trip to Canada planned in the following nine months. Granted this was before Canada announced an end to all entry requirements as of Oct. 1, but confidence in vacationing north of the border has taken a hit. Consider that before the COVID-19 pandemic, two-thirds of Canada’s total overnight visitors were from the U.S.
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Exploring Indigenous tourism in the nation's capital
Ottawa Business Journal
The Ottawa Business Journal's Michael Curran recently sat down with local Indigenous tourism entrepreneur Trina Simard to discuss the rise in Indigenous tourism in the capital – and how her business Indigenous Experiences is helping enrich the city's offerings.
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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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Little Canada voted Top Indoor Attraction in Ontario
Cision
Little Canada has been named the province's Top Indoor Attraction by earning the most votes in Attraction Ontario's seventh annual Ontario's Choice Awards.
Little Canada is a highly detailed and immersive miniature attraction offering spectacular scenery, enveloping soundscapes, animated features, and moving cars, trains, and boats that all operate on a 15-minute day cycle; upon sunset thousands of tiny lights illuminate the display.
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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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Metrolinx strikes tentative deal with union for GO bus workers
CityNews
Metrolinx has struck a tentative deal with the union representing around 2,200 GO bus workers, averting a strike.
A potential strike deadline for workers, including GO bus drivers, safety attendants and maintenance staff was set for 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 31.
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More kids to ride in 'clean' school buses, mostly electric
The Peterborough Examiner
Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S. territories, are receiving roughly $1 billion in grants to purchase about 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program.
The Biden administration is making the grants available as part of a wider effort to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution near schools and communities.
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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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TICO launches video series to support Ontario advisor recruitment
Travel Pulse
Labour shortages continue to be a significant challenge for travel agencies and tour operators.
As becoming TICO-certified is the first step towards a career in travel sales in Ontario, TICO is launching a new informational video series for individuals considering this career path.
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FlixBus will now operate through Union Station in Toronto
Ottawa Sun
A new bus system came to Ontario seven months ago with the arrival here of FlixBus. The budget bus service is already well known in Europe and an announcement about their initial routes — between Kitchener and Toronto, Niagara Falls and Toronto, and an express Ottawa-Toronto trip — was welcome news after the suspension of all Greyhound bus services in 2021.
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New mayors elected in some eastern Ontario municipalities
CBC News
A number of long-serving eastern Ontario mayors were replaced in Monday night's municipal election.
In Arnprior, Coun. Lisa McGee defeated incumbent Walter Stack, promising a new tone and professionalism on town council.
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Windsor tourism board brings home provincial awards
Canada.com
Windsor’s tourism organization was recognized on the provincial stage for excellence, bringing home Ontario-wide tourism awards for two initiatives it introduced during the pandemic. Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) won three Ontario Tourism Resiliency Awards Wednesday night at the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s annual summit In Huntsville.
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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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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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With world-class art galleries, artisanal coffee shops, and bustling boutiques, Yorkville is an iconic village in the heart of downtown Toronto. It’s also home to ROM—one of the world’s great museums, with a collection of 13 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens. Bring your group to Yorkville for a day of food, fashion, and culture, including a guided tour of the Museum!
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'We are incredibly proud': Perth County wins prestigious provincial tourism award
CTV News
Perth County’s Economic Development and Tourism Department was awarded an Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award for their Discover More Adventures experiential tourism program during the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) Tourism Summit.
This year’s Ontario Resiliency Awards are designed to award and celebrate excellence in tourism work happening across the province in three key categories: innovation, sustainability and collaboration.
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