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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Marketplace Starts Sunday – Badges required at Niagara Parks Power Station
It is finally here! Our first in-person Marketplace event since the pandemic starts this Sunday, and we cannot be more excited. Registration is open at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre from 2 pm-7 pm. Be sure to collect your badge at OMCA registration in order to attend the Sunday Evening Event at the Niagara Parks Power Station.
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In Memory of Frances Hammond
With great sadness, we are sharing the news that Frances Hammond, mother of OMCA Director of the Board, Greg Hammond, passed away on November 6, 2022. Known as a beautiful, strong, adventurous, funny, trailblazing woman, she and her late husband Orvil built many family businesses together, including what we now know as Hammondbus.com. The funeral service is Saturday, November 12th at 12:00 pm. The full obituary and reception details can be found at: https://www.reynoldsfuneral.com/obituary/Frances-Hammond#tributewall
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Promoted By
Kentucky Department of Tourism
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Promoted By
Visit Cheyenne.
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Online sessions about paid medical leave for federally regulated workplaces – November 15th and 16th
The federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced that the final regulations on paid sick leave (medical leave with pay) have been registered and made available on Canada.ca. The regulations have been made available online in advance of their official publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II (scheduled for November 23, 2022). This will help stakeholders under federal jurisdiction prepare and make any necessary adjustments. The regulations, along with the legislation, will come into force on December 1, 2022.
You are welcome to join information sessions to learn more about the new legislation, regulatory provisions, and guidance documents prior to the coming into force date of December 1, 2022. We encourage you to join one of our virtual information sessions through Microsoft Teams, available in English or French:
- French session: November 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
- English session: November 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
If you wish to attend these sessions, please use the following links at the appointed meeting time:
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
No GO bus service Monday as 2,200 transit workers launch first day of strike
CBC News
Thousands of commuters across much of southern Ontario are scrambling for alternative means of transport after 2,200 GO Transit workers walked off the job Monday.
Workers, including GO bus drivers, station attendants and other employees, took to the picket line outside Toronto's Union Station on the first day of the strike. They walked out after the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1587 and Metrolinx, the operator of regional transit for Greater Toronto and much of the Golden Horseshoe, failed to reach a deal over the weekend.
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Tourism tidbits: Developing shared leadership for successful tourism
Hospitality Net
All too often tourism entities talk about “partnerships and sharing leadership”, but actually mean by that phrase: “let’s see what you can do for me.” Agency-centric tourism, however, is becoming more and more difficult to manage successfully. Industry leaders in tourism, both in the private sector and in the public sector are learning that in today’s post-Covid competitive market; communities and even entire nations need to work together toward a common good.
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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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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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Indigenous Tourism Ontario announces support for tourism recovery in Ontario
Cision
Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) recently announced support for 34 Indigenous tourism businesses and organizations in Ontario to recover from the pandemic, attract visitors and prepare for future growth.
ITO received a $3.5-million non-repayable contribution from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). As part of this investment, ITO delivered $2 million to 23 Indigenous tourism businesses and organizations in the region.
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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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Tourism transformed at UNWTO Ministers' Summit
Hospitality Net
This consolidated platform for public and private sector leaders addresses tourism’s most pressing issues and sets the agenda for the years ahead. Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the 16th Summit gathered Ministers and high-level delegates from 19 countries, alongside business leaders. Reflecting the heightened relevance of tourism for cross-cutting economic and social wellbeing, this year’s edition was the most successful to date.
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PhD student researching how dark tourism and history collide
CBC News
A doctoral student at Queen's University is taking her love of ghost stories and delving into the connections between dark tourism and history.
Kat MacDonald said dark tourism is nothing new — the term was coined in 1996 — and since then has become an "ever-growing field of scholarship."
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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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Desjardins: Distracted driving the biggest risk for Canadian drivers
Insurance Business Canada
Road use and traffic have returned to almost pre-pandemic levels — as have Canadians’ risky driving behaviours.
For the second year in a row, distracted driving is perceived as the biggest risk factor for drivers (64%) in Desjardins’ 2022 road safety survey. Driving under the influence of alcohol (57%) and drugs (44%), as well as aggressive driving (52%) are the other top risks.
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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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Royal Ontario Museum announces appointment of Curator, Korean Art & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum
ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Vicki Sung-yeon Kwon as the inaugural Curator of Korean Art & Culture. This appointment — the first of its kind at a Canadian museum — was made possible with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (MCST).
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