Boating Industry Canada October 2016 - 8

INDUSTRY NEWS

Thom Dammrich

Photo Credit: Parks Canada

Photo Credit: NMMA Canada

Boating Ontario Conference Set to Deliver a New Experience!

Darlene Upton

Hosted for the first time at the spectacular Blue Mountain
Resort located in the town of Blue Mountain, ON, from
November 27 through November 29, 2016, this NEW venue
and NEW format marks a departure from tradition and will
provide our marine industry an entirely NEW experience!
The Boating Ontario Conference is the only provincial
industry-wide business conference for members of the
Ontario boating industry to learn the latest trends, share
new ideas and best practices, network with colleagues, and
recognize industry leaders at the Boating Ontario President's
Awards Gala.
All the fun will start at the Welcome Reception on Sunday
evening followed by the Village Tour and Pub Crawl. Stepping
outside the box, this non-traditional trade show will provide an
opportunity for trade members to meet and greet delegates
network their way through the village, enjoying interactive
games, contests, drinks and much more.

Feature Presentations include:
Thom Dammrich, President, NMMA. New Horizons: Future
Indicators & Trends in the Recreational Marine Industry.
Darlene Upton, Executive Director, Ontario and Waterways,
Parks Canada An Invitation for Collaboration: Parks Canada +
Boating = A beautiful thing!
Boating Ontario has also lined up a variety of concurrent
sessions to keep growing your businesses. The concurrent sessions will cover best practices, how-to's, case studies and
emerging trends within the recreational boating industry.
Back by popular demand, Boating Ontario will be offering
management and staff training sessions that will provide educational learning to better your business. Topics will include
ways to make your service department more profitable, customer service excellence and Health and Safety compliance.
For registration information or sponsorship opportunities,
visit: www.conference.boatingontario.ca/2016/ or call 1.888.547.6662.

Atlantic Marine Trades Association

The "Insiders Guide to Cruising Cape Breton Island" has been released. This
2016 guide is designed to complement existing CHS charts and publications by
expanding in finer detail the waterways of Cape Breton Island that are available
to the recreational boater. Cape Breton Island is a boater's paradise. Its unrivalled scenic splendour, the blend of Mi'kmaq, Scottish and Acadian cultures
and the tranquil beauty of the Bras d'Or Lake are for exploration and enjoyment. The Guide is part of a three year marketing strategy to increase the
awareness of the Bras d'Or Lake and Cape Breton Island as a world class recreational boating destination.
The Insiders Guide is available from the Cruise Cape Breton Association.
Telephone 844-564-1800 or from their website at www.boatingcapebreton.com

Boating Industry Canada

OCTOBER 2016

Credit: Cruise Cape Breton Association

- Insiders Guide to Cruising Cape Breton Island

http://www.conference.boatingontario.ca/2016/ http://www.boatingcapebreton.com

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