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f j c v j s 12 a 4f v- ecotwmistsunjfribune regional issues thursday november 15 2061 5 your neighbourhood pet store dog cat horn herbal remedies w jve are excited our new line of homeopathic remedies has alrfeltoe r trie rramrfasiwa diblrtoirof our new line will give full support fovf questions and corirarre onany of her productsrv-o- t- vivian has been a herbalist for 15 years in the past 5 years she has developeda fabulous line for our companions we will behbsonga free seminar on november 18th at- 530 pm complete with refreshments we would love to see you there i c please call to book your space the seminar will be held at 6389 main st l directly across from the store 6356 main st east downtown stoufhrille near the post office 90564001223 mon 9630 tue 9630 wed 98 thu 98 fri 98 sat 96 sun 125 iaf1ss5va3lsa vr-v- 7r lcilsl i- j b jeff mitchell i staff writer t tourism in the wake of sept 1 1 ter rorist attacks on the us is a vastly changed industry with destinations competing fiercely for travellers who wantto find fun and relaxation close jo home i and york region must take steps to ensure it secures its sharebf that mar- keta report to tfie planning and eco nomic development committee concludes v since sept 1 1 tourism has expefi- enced new challenges tourism pro- motion cdordiriator br enda mcgtowah told me committee recently trie stay at home mentality will be oilt there terrorist attacks in the united states and the resulting airbf anxiety that has shrouded the planet have had a chilling audience right oh our doorstep z what has changed is theleyel of competindh as various markets attempt to woo those domestic vaca tionseekers mcgowan said the region she said is working in effect on the tgurismmdustry every- conjunction with local tourismopera where mcgowartsaid but international travellers have not traditionally been the basis of the local tourism industry anyway she said the domestic market is the regions primary tafget shcsaid adding 98 per cent of the market is from the domestic market wirhave a great the perfect family gift olhausen pool tables starting from 795 italian slate sizes 78-85- 10 over 40 models to choose froi 25i annhwrsjuy pools billiards hot tubs 25 heritage rd at mccowan markham hours mon wed 96 thursfri 98 sat y 95 2948030 suva1 jpool ikoimiorhwv7 division of were k enterprises incorporated ray qirard manayer remnants area rugs installations located at the stbuffville country market i 2555 1 oth line i 9056425949 frank scarpittl tap pentup demand for local opportunities m stoki hours ilitiis fri 10 am 4 pm sal 8 am 4 pm sun 9 am 4 pm tors to promote york as a place to visit for recreation arid as a destination for business travel as well the key to attracting such travellers will be to promote the regions attractions and accommoda tions stressing the safety of york in turbulent times mcgowan said the focus of the regions tourism industry should begin with the greater toronto area and york- residents r expanding- to ontario at large with a i focus on jbastern ontario and on down to secpridary markets- in the united- states and beyond mcgowan said such attractions as golf cultural sites arid events and ecotourism should figure prominently in promotions the plan includes strategies for advertising as well as generating as much free editorial promotion as pos- sible she said v x v committee meriibers endorsed the report v chairperson frank scarpitti -of- markhani said there may beopportu nities to capitalize on a pentup demand for people to look for opportu nities locally instead of travelling