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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Say hello to the new OMCA Board of Directors
OMCA
There have been some changes to the executive seats on the OMCA Board of Directors as well as two new faces. Marc Laplante of 417 Bus Lines is now the Chairman of the Board, Doug Badder of Badder Bus is the new Vice-Chair, Brian Denny of Denny Bus Lines has become the new Secretary-Treasurer and Ray Cherrey of Pacific Western Transportation moves to Immediate Past Chair. In addition to these changes, we give a warm welcome to two new board members; Shawn Geary of McCoy Bus Services and Caroline Ravazzolo of Great Canadian Coaches. The full list of directors is available on the OMCA website and they are all available to OMCA members if you have any questions or comments for them.
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Update from the OMCA Transition Committee
OMCA
The OMCA Transition Committee has been working hard to ensure we find the best leader for our association. After reviewing comparative proposals, Four Corners Group has been selected to lead our Executive Search. Four Corners was chosen for their search expertise; they also knew our business the best, understood our association’s needs and what assets were desired for our leadership. Their steps to success involve consulting the staff, the board, as well as select past and present members. They will then move forward into the candidate search and interview process. The Transition Committee will be involved in the entire process.
The staff will continue to offer you their expertise and membership services. If at any time, they need assistance, Brian Crow, former OMCA President, has been contracted to be an advisor.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the committee anytime, should you have any questions.
The Transition Committee members are:
Chair: Dave Willis, AYR Coach Lines Ltd; Marc LaPlante, 417 Bus Line Ltd.; John Crowley, Coach Canada; Stuart Kendrick, Greyhound Canada Transportation; Julie Gagnon, Jolly Tours; John Temple, Temple & Temple Tours Inc.; Kelly Dean, Ottawa Tourism; Jennifer McGregor, Niagara SkyWheel
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
YOU'LL BE NEEDED MORE THAN EVER: Stay strong, the fog is lifting
Travel Industry Today
The “fog is lifting” for the travel industry in the face of the pandemic, but the travel industry needs to stick together more than ever to see it through, says TL Network’s VP Canada.
“We’re all in this together,” Christine James told delegates at the Canada Connect conference, the organization’s virtual gathering earlier this week that replaced annual in-person events curtailed by coronavirus.
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Canada Revenue Agency opens applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Cision
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has helped to support millions of Canadian workers and businesses throughout the pandemic. Through the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), the Government is providing targeted, direct relief to businesses, non-profits, and charities that continue to face the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New ACTA campaign highlights industry needs
Travel Industry Today
ACTA is launching another critical advocacy initiative pointing out to the federal government that as 2021 approaches, the travel industry will continue to be in a dire financial situation and without further government support, it will face devastation and widespread bankruptcies.
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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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37 Bruce County businesses awarded COVID-19 Tourism Response Funding
Kingston This Week
Bruce County’s tourism industry is a major contributor to the local economy and continues to be impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bruce County and the Government of Canada are supporting the recovery of this important industry with $245,000 in funding, provided through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
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G Adventures sees big November surge in bookings
Travel Pulse
Ten days into its Cyber Sale, which runs until November 30, 2020, G Adventures is starting to see positive trends for travel in 2021 with the largest increase in both rebookings and new bookings since the pandemic closed the world’s borders in mid-March this year.
The timing of the sale, which has coincided with optimistic news pertaining to three potential vaccines, is providing the small-group adventure with increased clarity into the booking patterns for new bookings in 2021. This has in turn presented an opportunity for agents to be capturing a bigger slice of the pie as people’s thirst for booking, and rebooking, future travel arrangements gains momentum.
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Steps forward for testing to reopen borders without quarantine
Aviation Pros
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the publication of the Manual on Testing and Cross Border Risk Management Measures by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This document provides governments a risk-based assessment tool for using testing programs that could alleviate quarantine requirements.
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Coronavirus 'Travel Pass' concept picks up steam with airline industry
Global News
With increasingly positive news about an impending COVID-19 vaccine, some industries are taking a closer look at the feasibility of so-called health passports.
The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) revealed Monday that it is developing a “Travel Pass” that would enable travellers to log and identify their COVID-19 test results or vaccination certificate before being approved to travel.
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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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WE'RE NUMBER ONE: Canada is the world's relocation destination of choice
Travel Industry Today
The events of 2020 have led to a range of different searches people have been making on Google, from how to bake soda bread to a variety of indoor workouts. However, there’s also been an increase in searches of an altogether more life-altering scale, as more and more people have considered their options for moving abroad. For example, there has been a 29 percent increase in global Google searches for ‘how to move abroad’ from January 2020 to October 2020 alone.
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New pilot project offers 360-degree video tours to boost Indigenous tourism in Ontario
CTV News
Northern Ontario tour operators have signed on to a new pilot project designed to save the province’s $600 million Indigenous tourism industry from being decimated by the pandemic.
Maheengun Shawanda is a tour operator in Northern Ontario who shares the culture of the Anishnabek people through in-person tours of the land. He says the financial impact of the pandemic has been astronomical.
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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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Tourism industry experience varied during pandemic
Minden Times
The province’s message during the pandemic has been to stay close to home and spend your money at the store and restaurant down the road.
This message was endorsed during the summer with a day visit by Minister for Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Lisa MacLeod, who stopped at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Minden Whitewater Preserve.
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