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Member spotted! 👀 We caught OMCA member 417 Bus Line Ltd. in Wendake, Québec, connecting travellers with a destination rich in Huron-Wendat culture and history.

Have you spotted an OMCA member on the road? Tag us in your photos!

Advocacy is a valuable benefit of OMCA membership.

OMCA represents members in discussions with government and industry partners, bringing attention to the policies, priorities and challenges affecting motor coach operators, tour operators and tourism suppliers.

By joining OMCA, members strengthen a collective voice working to advance a more connected, competitive and sustainable motor coach and group travel industry.

OMCA President Vince Accardi is in Québec City for the U.S.–Canada Motorcoach & Travel Summit, where industry leaders, tourism partners and government officials are discussing the most pressing issues facing motor coach and group travel on both sides of the border.

A key focus of the Summit is the release of new research examining the economic impact of motor coach and group travel across Canada. The findings confirm the industry’s vital role in supporting tourism businesses, local communities, employment and government revenues nationwide.

Reliable data strengthens our advocacy and helps ensure the value of motor coach and group travel is recognized in tourism, transportation and infrastructure decisions.

OMCA members can log in to the Member Portal to access the full Motor Coach Economic Impact – 2026 Canada report, along with provincial findings on our website.

Member Portal - https://omca.teameventmanagement.com/Hub/Home/omca/association/omca/en/login

Thank you to ABA President and CEO Fred Ferguson and the American Bus Association for their leadership and partnership in bringing this important research forward.

OMCA Website - https://www.omca.com/motorcoach-impact-reports/
MCC Website - https://www.motorcoachcanada.com/motorcoach-impact-reports/

Please join us in welcoming two new members to the OMCA community!

Country Tonite Theatre brings award-winning, family-friendly entertainment to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with a fast-paced production featuring country music, dancing and comedy.

Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls invites visitors to explore Canadian railway heritage through its historic station, vintage rail cars, guided group tours and unique overnight caboose stays.

We are pleased to welcome both organizations and look forward to having them as part of Ontario’s group-tour community.

Last week’s top article explored how Broadway can transform a New York City group trip into a shared experience filled with energy, connection and lasting memories. From crowd-pleasing performances to pre-show dining and Times Square, the right production can become the defining highlight of an itinerary.

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New to OMCA or recently stepped into a new role? Join us for our virtual Member Orientation on September 30 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

This 30-minute session will provide an overview of OMCA’s benefits, tools and resources, including how to navigate the Member Portal, connect with customers and access opportunities that support your group-tour success. There will also be time to ask questions and learn how to make the most of your membership.

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Don’t get Marketplace FOMO! 👀

Tour operators Shoreline Tours and Jolly Tours & Travel are joining DMOs Louisville Tourism and Tourism Windsor Essex at OMCA Marketplace 2026!

Marketplace brings buyers and sellers together for focused appointments, valuable industry connections and conversations that can lead to new itineraries, partnerships and future group bookings. Whether you’re looking for exciting destinations and experiences or ready to put your tourism product in front of qualified buyers, this is where opportunity begins.

More great companies are registering every day—make sure yours is one of them.

👉 Register for OMCA Marketplace today - https://omca.teameventmanagement.com/team/onlinereg/tr_omca_2026/login.asp?language= and join us November 2–4 in Waterloo Region at Bingemans Conference Centre!

Please join us in welcoming two new members to OMCA! 👋

🏨 Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo, an upscale downtown hotel offering 201 guest rooms and suites, extensive event space and easy access to Waterloo Region’s attractions.

🏨 Days Inn Brantford, conveniently located near Highway 403, the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, restaurants, shopping and local attractions.

We’re thrilled to welcome both properties to the OMCA community!

Last week's top article announced FlixBus and Autobus Maheux are making intercity travel more accessible by connecting Montréal, Laval, Gatineau and Ottawa through FlixBus’s booking platform and wider network.

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