Tourism London and members of southwestern Ontario’s hospitality industry say they’re on board with a push to see the provincial government reinstate a pandemic-era tax credit for Ontarians who plan getaways close to home.
The support comes following a letter penned by the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), addressed to Premier Doug Ford, Tourism Minister Stan Cho and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
The letter calls on the provincial government to reinstate the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit as a way to help both businesses and residents in the face of the ongoing trade war.
“I would agree with what they’re asking,” said Cheryl Finn, the general manager of Tourism London. “Certainly, from the…
