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Sept. 4, 2020

INDUSTRY NEWS

QUICK RESTART: Guidelines help tourism businesses cope with COVID

Travel Industry Today

From knowing the latest local health protocols to rebuilding consumer trust and confidence, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations designed to help travel and tourism businesses safely re-open in the age of COVID-19. The organizations note that the pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes, not least in the travel and sector due to travel restrictions, declining traveller confidence, and reduced consumer demand.

Indigenous Tourism Ontario working on virtual reality tours

CBC News

Indigenous Tourism Ontario is working to develop new online tools to help tourism operators survive the pandemic and beyond. Kevin Eshkawkogan, head of the group, says before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there was increasing global demand for Indigenous tourism.

Ontario Northland bus service expanding in NW Ontario

TBNewsWatch.com

Bus transportation options for residents of Northwestern Ontario take a big leap forward next week when the government-owned ONTC implements an expanded schedule and a new route. The Ontario Northland Transportation Commission will increase westbound service to Winnipeg and eastbound service to Thunder Bay from two to six days a week.

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Private tour company offering school bus alternative

CTV News

Wave Limo and Tours usually transports adults to concerts, sporting events and wine tours, but this fall they’re thinking about switching to students. “People are concerned about school buses and I have available vehicles, so I thought it might be an opportunity to provide a safe alternative to get to school,” says Wave Limo and Tours Founder Bradley Oke.

The role of geoparks in Canada's sustainability

iPolitics

The COVID-19 global public health crisis has affected Canadians on all levels. Yet Canada is a country of resilient people, connected to a rugged and diverse landscape that, over time, has shaped our ability to withstand the most extreme natural events. Navigating these challenging times and emerging as a thriving nation is consistent with the goals of UNESCO Global Geoparks.

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Tourism North Bay hopes to keep 2019 momentum going

My North Bay Now

Tourism North Bay’s impressive 2019 numbers have proven to be valuable as its budget is slated to be balanced by the end of 2020. Steve Dreany, Executive Director of Tourism North Bay gave a presentation to city council on Tuesday, revealing a revenue surplus.

UGDSB wants mandatory masks on school buses

GuelphToday

School buses were a hot topic at Tuesday's board meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board. After a lengthy discussion about safety on buses by trustees and the local head of the union that represents the area's school bus drivers, the board added two new motions regarding bus safety.

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Canada and Ontario invest in improved public transit, active transportation and road infrastructure for North Bay area residents

Government of Ontario

The health and well-being of Ontarians in rural and Northern communities are the top priorities of the Governments of Canada and Ontario. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than Canadians' personal health. It is having a profound effect on the economy.

Colourful new festival will highlight Stratford’s tourism recovery efforts this winter

The Kingston Whig-Standard

Members of the task force driving Stratford’s pandemic recovery efforts have come up with a bright idea they believe will catch the eyes of both residents and tourists this winter, and it’ll begin by shining a spotlight on some of the creative minds in the city’s theatre community. Lights On Stratford, a brand new arts and culture festival being spearheaded by the Stratford Economic Response and Recovery Task Force, will bring colourful, elaborate light sculptures and exhibits to various spots across the city during the cold-weather months between November and February.

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Local historical tours see rise in popularity

GuelphToday

A time of crisis is a time for reflection, says local storyteller Jay Wilson, who has seen an increase in interest in his local tours during the pandemic. Many know Wilson from JayWalking Guelph, a unique storytelling tour where Wilson uses historic Guelph sites as preexisting sets for a theatrical storytelling experience outdoors that uses nature’s lights and sounds to organically tell a story in the location it originally took place.

New dates for Global Sustainable Tourism Summit and World Travel Awards

Castanet

Two major international tourism industry events meant to be hosted in Canada for the first time this year have been pushed to 2021. The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) was set to host the annual Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Conference and the World Travel Awards (WTA) North America Gala & Ceremony, for the first time in Canada this fall but both events have been rescheduled to 2021.

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BMF, home of the National Academy Orchestra, offers wide programming with broad appeal including: classical, opera, pop, chamber, Broadway and rock. The Festival is renowned for its artistic excellence. BMF is one of four Hamilton Anchor Arts organizations and is now entering their 33rd year.

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Northern Ontario bus drivers say they’re worried about back-to-school busing plan

TimminsToday

School bus drivers in Northern Ontario are saying they’re worried about Ontario’s back-to-school plan as it relates to busing, and ask that limits be put on the number of students allowed to ride on school buses. Local 175 of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) represents more than 240 school bus drivers and monitors in Northern Ontario, at Leuschen Bus Lines in Timmins and First Student Bus Lines in Sault Ste. Marie.

Tourism Minister Melanie Joly to open Travel and Leisure Show

Travel Pulse

In a strong show of support for the Canadian travel industry, Tourism Minister Melanie Joly will open the virtual Travel and Leisure Show September 10 with a video address. Minister Joly has been a tireless advocate of Canadian culture, working to grow the visibility of Canada’s tourism sector, a position she’s held since 2018. Prior to, she was Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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