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Happy Holidays! OMCA would like to take a minute to say thank you to all of our wonderful members, partners, and other industry professionals for a great 2022. We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to creating a bigger and better 2023 with you.
As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the OMCA Report a look at the most accessed articles from 2022. Our regular publication will resume Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.
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New bus route will take people in Ontario directly to this popular tourist attraction
CTV News
From July 15: People in Ontario will be able to take a bus from Toronto to visit the famous Bruce Peninsula Grotto in Tobermory, Ont. for the first time this summer.
Parkbus, a not-for-profit providing bus transportation from major cities to nearby parks and conservation areas, announced its weekend schedule for the summer, and included the new route.
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20 hotel tech innovations to know
Hotel Management
From June 24: Not so long ago, mobile keys were at the cutting edge of hotel technology. Today, hotels have to work harder than ever to impress tech-savvy guests. Here are some ways hotels are innovating and some platforms that are helping hoteliers save time and money through technology.
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Promoted By
Kentucky Department of Tourism
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Promoted By
Visit Cheyenne.
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Trailways of New York and Greyhound end 25-year partnership
Bus & Motorcoach News
From June 10: Greyhound Bus Lines is ending its 25-year partnership with family-owned Trailways of New York.
The breakup comes less than a year after German-owned FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus USA, acquired Greyhound.
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Quebec grants $22.6 million to Prevost for bus electrification
CTV News
From April 8: The Quebec government is granting $22.6 million to bus manufacturer Prévost to accelerate the electrification of its vehicles.
Premier François Legault made the announcement at the manufacturer's plant in Sainte-Claire, Beauce-Appalaches, Thursday afternoon.
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Canada's new travel rules explained
CBC News
From March 4: Canada is easing several travel measures on Monday for people entering the country.
But some rules remain, including the pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirement, which means returning home from abroad can still be complicated and costly.
Here's what you need to know if you have upcoming travel plans.
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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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Power people of Eastern Ontario's tourism sector
Ottawa Business Journal
From February 18: Eastern Ontario is home to some of the most scenic parks, picturesque waterfronts, historic towns and cities and overall attractions. All are beacons to tourists. Not only does the tourism industry — made up of more than 7,000 companies — help to show off to visitors all that Eastern Ontario has to offer, it also provides thousands of jobs each year, contributes to the economic growth of each area and the province and has become the livelihood of many entrepreneurs and business owners. Some of its towns depend on tourism to grow and prosper.
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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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Ottawa clarifies ROE rules for vaccine-related dismissals
Canadian HR Reporter
From January 7: Ottawa has clarified the rules when it comes to records of employment (ROEs) and vaccine mandates. The government is providing additional information to that provided in October.
If employees are directly affected by a lockdown as a result of COVID-19 and they’re no longer working, employers must issue an ROE.
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Story of school bus driver shortages is not a new one
Toronto Star
From March 25: Bus driver shortages have become increasingly common, not just in Grey and Bruce counties or in Ontario but across North America.
The original demographic of bus drivers was retired people and stay-at-home parents.
There are fewer stay-at-home parents than there once was. Retired people still figure large among drivers.
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Canada is getting the largest geothermal lagoon in the world
Daily Hive
From June 17: The small Quebec town of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is about to get a very comfortable $300 million makeover. Plans for geoLAGON were announced on Tuesday by local developer Louis Massicotte, who will turn the small town into a 120,000 sq ft tourism destination, drawing heavy inspiration from Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 wonders of the world.
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These Ontario cities and towns are now paying people to visit
CTV News
From July 8: A few Ontario cities and towns are now offering to pay tourists to encourage them to stay overnight this summer.
As more COVID-19 restrictions ease, tourism in Ontario is finally picking up speed, and now some cities and towns are offering benefits and rebates for people who visit.
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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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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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Intercity bus lines begin trying out electric buses
Utility Dive
From September 9: Battery-powered electric buses are growing in use among transit agencies, but intercity bus operators have been slower to adopt the new technology. That's beginning to change, industry leaders say. FlixBus, its partner MTRWestern and James River Transportation have recently tested fully electric motor coaches in intercity service.
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Auditor's review causes city to rethink how it will buy electric buses
CBC
From September 9: A report from Ottawa's auditor general has caused the city to change its plans to switch to electric buses: from issuing its own request for proposals (RFP) to partnering with the City of Toronto.
Last summer the city announced a $1 billion plan to purchase 450 electric buses for OC Transpo's fleet by 2027 that included only buying zero-emission buses from that point on.
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