Below are some resources for member’s to get the most from their group travel market.
OMCA Travel Trade Handbook
OMCA has put together a travel trade handbook for members to use as a guide to success in the travel trade market and to get the most out of your membership.
‘What is Travel Trade?’ Presentation
OMCA hosted a webinar to review what travel trade is, what it means for your business, how to maximize the group travel market, and how to work with group tour operators.
Suppliers: Please use the PowerPoint presentation below to train your staff on travel trade and the group travel industry:
Tourism-Related Acronyms
Getting to know the acronyms common in the tourism industry will vastly improve your communications with industry colleagues and help fast-track your networking efforts.
Create Winning Profile Sheets
A profile sheet is a 1-page front-and-back flyer (advertising piece) that sells your property or destination. A solid profile sheet is vital to the travel trade market. This simple document aesthetically combines your vital information with eye-catching photos to bring your destination to life!
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Please use this profile sheet template to start creating yours today:
How To Network
Striking up a conversation with someone you’ve never met before can be intimidating. Whether you’re looking to join a conversation or start your own, it’s important to go in with the right approach.
Click the document below for tips and tricks to successfully network at an industry event.
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Where to Network
OMCA has multiple events to encourage fruitful networking amongst our members and industry partners. Our 2024 events include:
- Ontario Transportation Expo on April 15th-17th
Great for checking our the latest in bus manufacturing, parts, and services. - OMCA Golf Tournament on August 22nd
Great for a casual day of networking in Niagara Falls. - The favourite: OMCA Marketplace November 4th-6th in Windsor, Ontario!
Great for all members, especially tourism suppliers and tour operators.
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