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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
OMCA's AGM was held this week
OMCA
On Wednesday, November 11th OMCA held its annual general meeting virtually where we reviewed the 2019 year-end financials and announced the newest members of the Board of Directors, Supplier Council, and Tour Operator Council. On the Board of Directors, we welcome Shawn Geary of McCoy Bus Service and Caroline Ravazzolo of Great Canadian Coaches. On the Supplier Council, we welcome LouAnna Henton of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, William Hogg of Destination Sherbrooke, and Aldo Sdao of the University of Toronto — New College Residence. Finally, the Tour Operator Council welcomes Eric Forrest of Cardinal/Lakeshore Tours and Sash Munjal of ShortTrips.
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Thank you to our Virtual Marketplace sponsors
OMCA
Tour operator and supplier members met “face-to-face” this week in a virtual rendition of our annual Marketplace conference. We thank all members in attendance for braving the virtual challenges and joining us for this event. Most of all, we thank our generous sponsors who helped make this event possible:
Access Marketing/Travel Showcase
Central Counties Tourism
Destination Northern Ontario
Ottawa Tourism
Tourism Kingston
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
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OMCA asks Virtual Marketplace attendees to complete a short survey
OMCA
This is the first time OMCA has ever hosted a virtual marketplace and it was a brand new learning experience for everyone, staff and delegates alike. We have created a post-event survey for all attendees to share their thoughts and opinions on this event, as we learn how to navigate and improve on future virtual experiences.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts: Despite Pfizer success, a lot has to happen before vaccine rollout in Canada
CTV News
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer says early results from its coronavirus vaccine trial suggest a 90 per cent efficacy rate at preventing COVID-19, a number that has Canadian infectious disease experts cautiously optimistic that a viable shot can be rolled out by spring of 2021.
Jean-Paul Soucy, an epidemiologist at the University of Toronto, called Pfizer's announcement "fantastic news (and) very encouraging," but there are still questions to be answered.
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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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CRUISE CRYSTAL BALL: What will the industry look like this time next year
Travel Industry Today
The US CDC didn’t exactly declare “all hail, let’s sail,” with the long-awaited lifting of its ban on cruising in US waters, but the industry is clearly a step closer to a full resumption of service — though when is still unclear. Recently, a distinguished panel at the Seatrade 2020 Virtual cruise conference was asked what cruising will look like a year from now.
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Travel companies that are thriving amid the pandemic
BNN Bloomberg
In January, the experiential travel platform Peek celebrated $1 billion in bookings since its founding in 2012. Then the novel coronavirus hit. Ruzwana Bashir, founder of the San Francisco-based startup, watched business vanish overnight. “By April, we were at zero,” she says. “With America in lockdown, people couldn’t experience anything. Things looked dire.”
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Province gives municipalities the flexibility to target property tax relief to small businesses
The Review
The Ontario government is proposing to give municipalities the flexibility to target property tax relief to small businesses. The province is also considering matching these reductions, which would provide small businesses with as much as $385 million in municipal and provincial property tax relief. This initiative is part of the 2020 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover.
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Toronto's top doctor announces stricter measures as new COVID-19 cases break records
CBC News
Toronto is moving into the "red" level of Ontario's colour-coded COVID-19 shutdown system and adding stricter measures on top of those restrictions as the city sees record new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.
The measures, which will be in place for a period of 28 days, come as the city sees a 5.9-per-cent positivity figure, the city's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa announced at a news conference Tuesday.
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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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Understanding new generation hospitality solutions
PhocusWire
Today, almost all companies face the same challenge: "do more with less". It occurs in practically all sectors and the recent globalization has dramatically amplified its effect.
As a result, companies are no longer able to address this challenge while attempting to compete in efficiency, prices, and innovation. Nevertheless, companies cannot neglect the opportunity to free up human capital.
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WHO NEEDS A VACCINE: Report says 1 in 5 willing to travel now
Travel Industry Today
While news about a vaccine at last seems promising, a new global survey (including Canada) says one in five travellers say it is okay to travel now and are not waiting for an antidote to COVID-19 to be available.
“Vaccines are important but personal judgement is still the leading factor for deciding to travel, ahead of government restrictions and advice from the World Health Organization,” says Bruce Spear, a partner with Oliver Wyman, which produced the report. “This means the travel industry must focus on measures that increase individual customer safety such as mandatory masks, cleaning and rapid testing and not wait for governments to issue directives.”
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Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Created by RBC, Canada United is a movement to support local businesses in communities across the country. The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund (CUSBRF) was established to help small businesses offset the cost of expenses to reopen safely or adopt digital technologies to move more of their business online.
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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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Highlights of Ontario's 2020 budget
CBC News
The Ontario government unveiled its new budget on Thursday, amid a backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic fallout.
The accompanying legislation will amend 44 existing laws, including a change that the province says will help it establish online gambling and make permanent a rule allowing restaurants and bars to sell alcohol with takeout food.
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