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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Fall Edition of the Road Explorer magazine is now available
OMCA
Check out the newest issue of the OMCA Road Explorer magazine, focused on resilience and recovery. A big thank you goes to our advertisers who, in the face of challenging times, have continued to support OMCA and have chosen to maintain their bold presence in the travel market. If you have questions about advertising in future publications, please contact info@omca.com.
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Marketplace Schedules available Monday
OMCA
Registered delegates of the OMCA Virtual Marketplace will be able to access their appointment schedule and get a preview into the event portal on Monday, November 2nd. OMCA is hosting online tutorials on November 3rd and 5th — please join us to ensure that you are 100% ready for your appointments.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Ontario seeking feedback on improving transportation in the Northeast
Government of Ontario
Ontario is launching an online survey as part of its commitment to improve passenger rail and bus services between Toronto, North Bay, Timmins and Cochrane. Responses to the Northeastern Ontario transportation survey will be used to explore options for passenger rail services and help inform the future transportation plan for Northern Ontario.
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A BIG DEAL: Alberta rapid testing throws travel a lifeline
Travel Industry Today
The slow but inexorable move towards putting the kibosh on quarantines for travellers continues with the news that Alberta will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to conduct rapid COVID-19 testing. Importantly, the initiative is government, not airline, sponsored.
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The University opens its residences to tour groups, conference guests, sports teams, and vacationers visiting the region. Conveniently located downtown and within walking distance of major attractions, the residences allow you to enjoy your stay in Canada’s capital with ease. Plan your stay at uOttawa now!
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Black Travel Alliance's report reveals travel industry's lack of diversity
Travel Pulse
Findings from the Black Travel Alliance's (BTA) #PullUpForTravel campaign, which was announced alongside the group’s launch in June 2020, have just been released and reinforce the organization’s argument that Black people are grossly underrepresented in travel.
A group that’s primarily composed of Black content providers, the BTA reached out to 121 travel companies that had publicly supported the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement or the #BlackOutTuesday campaign via social media. BTA requested that they share their 2019 key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to Black representation within their own organizations to assess the levels of diversity and inclusion seen in the travel industry today.
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Study: Destination health certifications inspire confidence in travel
Hotel Business
Travel Consul, an international travel marketing alliance, has released the results of its second survey revealing the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the future recovery of global travel distribution.
During the period of Sept. 14-28, more than 1,000 travel executives (tour operators and agency owners) from more than 20 outbound countries participated in the Travel Consul global survey. This second round gathered new insights related to health certifications, travellers’ preferences and international advance bookings.
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These destinations were overwhelmed by tourists. Here's how they're doing now
CNN
Overtourism was the travel buzzword of 2019, as destinations around the globe, from the hiking trails of Machu Picchu to the canals of Venice, battled the impact of throngs of visitors.
Amid all the planning, predicting and projecting, there's one thing these destinations couldn't envisage: the travel industry grinding to a screeching halt as COVID-19 spread across the world.
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ALOHA: Tens of thousands arrive in Hawaii with pre travel testing
Travel Industry Today
Hawaii had more than 65,000 travellers arrive in the islands in the first week of its pre-travel coronavirus testing program, a state effort to get the tourism-based economy moving again amid the pandemic.
State officials said on Friday that 66,644 people were screened between the Oct. 15 launch and Thursday. Of those visitors – including returning residents, tourists and others – 41,783 tested negative for the coronavirus and were allowed to skip the previously required two weeks of quarantine.
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Just a few weeks left to visit Canyon Sainte-Anne and experience a complete forest immersion and thrilling sensations! Walk across 3 suspensions bridges (one sitting 60 meters high) - Soar at 50km/h over the waterfall onboard AirCANYON!
Outdoor terrace – Flexible Hours – Secure Family Fun Ask about our special group rates!
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6 skills employees will need in the post-pandemic workplace
Fast Company
The pandemic has created enormous changes in the workplace. Regardless of their jobs, employees needed to adapt rapidly to massive changes ranging from working remotely to changes in operations and fulfillment. But job skills were changing even before the pandemic.
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NO ONE LEFT BEHIND: UNTWO marks milestone during troubled times
Travel Industry Today
Pledging a responsibility to “move forward,” “not stand still,” and “leave no one behind,” the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) says the ideals that led to the formation of the UN 75 years ago are more relevant than ever as the world looks to emerge from the global COVID-19 health crisis. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili used the occasion of the Saturday’s milestone anniversary of the formation of the United Nations (in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 1945) to address the future in the context of the pandemic-plagued present, vowing that the organization will introduce a harmonized set of safety and hygiene protocols, establish an International Code for the Protection of Tourists, and actively counteract misinformation about the safety of international travel.
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Ontario Northland reaches tentative agreement with teamsters
BayToday
Ontario Northland and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Division 910 have announced a tentative labour agreement.
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Division 910 represents approximately 70 employees working as motorcoach operators, operator labourers, and dispatchers.
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600+ canoes, countless stories to tell! Located in Peterborough, The Canadian Canoe Museum offers engaging and inspiring exhibits exploring Canada’s history by canoe. You don’t have to be a paddler to enjoy the museum – but you may become one after your tour! 2021 dates now available.
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ACTA LOBBIES ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND BC : Agents and agencies need financial relief
Travel Industry Today
ACTA has been lobbying on behalf of members and the industry to all levels of government both federal and provincial and has been actively engaged with provincial governments and regulators seeking relief from the financial burden on Travel Agencies and Travel Agents. A revised program was announced by the federal government bypassing the landlord and helping tenants. However, rent regulations are under provincial jurisdiction and ACTA is asking provincial governments to recognize that Travel Agencies have been effectively shut down since March due to border closures, travel advisories and restrictions and 14-day quarantines.
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