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OMCA
With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching, we want to take a minute to say thank you to all of our wonderful members, partners, and other industry professionals for a great 2019. We wish you all the warmth, love, and magic of the holiday season and look forward to creating a bigger and better 2020 with you. OMCA staff will be spending time with family from December 25th - January 1st and will be back in action on January 2nd.
OMCA
OMCA is working with Transport Canada and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for Bus and Truck Safety to explore the use and effectiveness of “distracted driving” education and training. We are asking members to take a few minutes to participate in a survey to help gather pertinent information that will be used to assist Transport Canada in creating and offering free distracted driver training.
The survey is brief (~10 minutes or less to complete) and all information obtained will be confidential.
This survey is being conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). To participate, you must be employed as an operator domiciled in Canada. The survey will remain active until January 15, 2020. You may withdraw from the survey at any time and for any reason by closing your internet browser — your responses will not be recorded.
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CBC News
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union is calling for immediate action to increase the number of vehicle safety inspectors.
The move comes after a report from the Ontario Auditor General which flagged that the transportation ministry had not inspected any commercial vehicles belonging to more than half of the province's 60,000 road transportation companies in the last two years.
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By Linchi Kwok
Are you ready for the holiday season? Are you excited about 2020 and a new decade, too? In just two weeks, we are going to welcome a new year and, more importantly, a new decade. I hope everybody is celebrating the fruitful year of 2019. Looking ahead, I believe many of the events we discussed in 2019 will significantly affect the hospitality and tourism industries in the future. Through a review of what happened in 2019, we can get a good idea of what we can expect in 2020 in hospitality and tourism.
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The home of Canada’s largest casino resort, Canadian whisky, Canada’s best pizza, 18 wineries, Canada’s Southernmost point and more.
Discover more about what your group can do in Windsor Essex at visitwindsoressex.com/groups .
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Government of Ontario
The City of Mississauga has been chosen as the host community for the 2022 Ontario Summer Games, the province's largest multi-sport event.
Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, was recently joined by Mississauga MPPs and Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of the City of Mississauga, at the Braeben Golf Course to make the announcement. The Games provide an opportunity for Ontario's best young athletes to develop their skills and prepare to advance to national and international competitions. They also encourage volunteerism, contribute to local tourism and economic activity, and help communities build their experience and resources to host large-scale events.
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Mississauga.com
Celebrate Ontario funding for 2020 is now open. Applications will be accepted until Jan 21 at 5 p.m.
Celebrate Ontario is a provincial program that supports festivals and events that aid local business and attract tourists.
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Cruise with CroisiEurope from Montreal to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Over 11 Days Travel up the St. Lawrence River from Montreal to Quebec City, Cruise the Saguenay Fjord, See the Beautiful Landscapes of the Magdalen Islands, and go whale watching.
For More Information Visit:
www.CroisiEuropeRiverCruises.com
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada - in the heart of downtown Toronto next to the CN Tower. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure featuring North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Open 365 from 9:00am - 11:00pm. Ripley’s Aquarium is fully accessible.
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PhocusWire
Travel and hospitality are fast-moving industries, both generally and in terms of their adoption of new technology.
It’s tough to single out the most significant forecasts for next year, but we’re confident that the developments below will be ones to watch in 2020.
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InsideHalton.com
Burlington residents with travel plans will soon be able to take the GO bus to Pearson International Airport.
Burlington MPP Jane McKenna and Oakville North-Burlington MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos announced Friday, Dec. 13 that Ontario is adding a new stop on the GO bus service between Hamilton and Pearson International Airport to offer people in the Burlington area a new direct transit link to the airport.
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This holiday season enjoy jubilant performances, festive displays, holiday shopping, and more in the warmth of The Met's galleries.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario's government is moving forward with rehabilitating the bridge on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) over the Credit River in Mississauga.
Earlier this year, the province committed to funding the rehabilitation of the bridge on the QEW over the Credit River in Mississauga and to ensure value for money by inviting Infrastructure Ontario to review options for the project.
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Skift
It’s been another fast-paced year for the business travel sector. Technology continues to reshape how business travelers plan and book their trips, and employee habits and expectations related to business travel continue to evolve. Meanwhile, new industry competitors are bringing fresh ideas and options to corporate travel buyers, impacting everything from distribution, to how products are marketed and sold, to expense management and contract negotiation.
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From May through August, 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.
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Your Company's Ad Here!
Are you looking to promote your business? The OMCA Report is delivered to the inboxes of motor coach enthusiasts across Ontario!
To find out how to feature your company in the OMCA Report, contact Joseph Gonzales today at 289-695-5420.
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CTV News
As the closure of the Mont-Royal tunnel for REM work looms, the STM says it is renting coach buses to ease commutes into the city during the construction.
The tunnel's closure will impede commuter train access to downtown Montreal during REM construction. Part of the REM line will begin running in 2021, with the full system scheduled for completion in 2024.
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Sarnia Observer
Gary Vandenheuvel can feel the higher speed limit on Highway 402 when he goes to work.
The owner of Preferred Towing in Sarnia, and a star of the reality television series Heavy Rescue: 401, often works on the shoulders of the four-lane highway running from Sarnia to London, one of three three 400-series highways where Ontario is trying out a boost in the speed limit from 100 km/h to 110 km/h.
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The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations, as formally designated by the U.S. Congress in 2019.
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Skift
Travel marketers should already be thinking about creating successful strategies for the year ahead. Being aware of what Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers want from their travels is key to making a strong impression in 2020.
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Bring your Group to discover our world-class dining, retail and arts scene! Tickets are on sale now for Theatre Collingwood’s 2020 Season of exciting performances. MORE
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Ottawa Citizen
A $500 million lawsuit has been launched by 23 Chinese passengers injured when their tour bus slammed into a rocky embankment along a notorious stretch of Hwy. 401 near Prescott.
While three tourists were killed in the crash, first responders arrived shortly after 2:30 p.m. on June 4, 2018, to find dazed and bloodied passengers on the side of the highway in a mass disaster scene.
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