COVID-19 Updates > Tourism Advocacy Update – May 28, 2020
Publié le 28 mai 2020
May 28, 2020
Dear Tourism Stakeholders,
The TIAC Team continues to monitor and provide daily updates on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, including the steps government is taking to address the situation. We are working hard to make sure the industry’s voice is heard by government, and that you have the information you need to keep your business going in these uncertain times.
Please find the latest updates on official announcements and a recap of TIAC’s advocacy work on behalf of Canada’s Tourism Sector:
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TIAC’s Advocacy Update
- TIAC hosted our final Virtual Tourism Town Hall of Tourism Week today with our partners at Travel Alberta and Destination Canada
- A recording of today’s session will be available online tomorrow
- Recordings of our earlier Virtual Town Hall sessions for Manitoba and Ontario can be found on the TIAC Website here
- TIAC is pleased to announce our participation in a coalition of tourism sector organizations, as well as Boards of Trade, and the national Chamber of Commerce, asking the Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Justin Trudeau, to open dialogue with the industry to discuss re-opening the travel economy responsibly and thoughtfully together.
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Government Announcements
- No significant update to report
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Looking Ahead – COVID-19 Recovery
Several provinces have begun announcing plans for reopening economies. Timelines and actions vary, but can provide businesses and workers with information on what to expect in the upcoming weeks and months. TIAC is following up on measures announced by British Columbia to limit gatherings of more than 50 people and seeking a coordinated approach between provinces in the recovery phase. We have reached out to our provincial counterparts to work together in an effort to create an orderly recovery strategy that will address health concerns and support tourism businesses. TIAC will continue to add links to provincial recovery plans as they become available:
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TIAC Members: Making a difference
Thank you to the many TIAC Members who are helping during this difficult time. From those offering support like temporary housing for essential service providers, to others who brought home stranded Canadians from around the world. You are making a difference.
Do you have a story to share about how tourism businesses are supporting communities during these challenging times? We want to hear from you whether you’re a TIAC member or not. We need to celebrate our industry and recognize your generosity during these trying times. Please share your stories with us at communications@tiac-aitc.ca.
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