Author of the article: Postmedia Staff
Publishing date: Feb 12, 2021 • February 12, 2021 • 1 minute read •
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The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board has taken home another Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence this week.
Their campaign, TAKE A DRIVE & MEET US HERE (safely) in the Bay of Quinte, won in the Tourist Attraction (urban) category.
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Close to 60 communities made submissions for 105 projects launched in 2020 across the province. The announcement celebrated winning communities of all sizes and for a variety of economic development projects.
Coach bus companies across the country have been forced to hit the brakes during the pandemic, shedding revenue and jobs, and threatening some of the country’s transportation infrastructure.
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Given the ever-changing industry, Chatham-Kent tourism officials have announced the second round of a program to match applicants with a mentor, as well as provide a $3,000 grant to help their initiatives.
The aim of the “Spark” program is to find and support new tourism ideas, experiences and partnerships to enhance current offerings.
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It also seeks to address gaps and increase visits year-round.
“We are very excited to be launching a second round of the Spark program in Chatham-Kent,” said Justin Lafontaine, program lead for the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab, in a release.
Author of the article: Heather Rivers
Publishing date: Jan 26, 2021 • January 26, 2021 • 3 minute read • Budweiser Gardens marketing director Kelly Austin said it s a different feeling during the pandemic at the downtown arena, which is usually buzzing this time of year with London Knights games, concerts and other events. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)
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What should be a feast time for many Southwestern Ontario tourism operators and travel agencies has turned into a starvation season.
The first industry hit by COVID-19, tourism will likely be the last to recover, says Cheryl Finn, general manager of Tourism London.
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