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Canadians among top anticipated travel spenders for 2024

By on March 20, 2024 in Tourism, Travel

American Express Travel’s 2024 Global Travel Trends Report reveals that Canadians rank as the second highest global market for anticipated average trip spend and prioritize spontaneous, bucket list, and once-in-a-lifetime vacations. A summary of the Canadian findings from the report is as follows: Extended bucket-list trips are on the rise. Canadians are willing to spend […]

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Indigenous Tourism BC signs agreement with BC Assembly of First Nations

By on August 9, 2019 in Tourism

Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) and the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand B.C.’s rich collection of Indigenous tourism products and experiences. By signing the MOU, both parties agree to collaborate with each other—as well as with tourism, business, educational and government organizations—to support growth of Indigenous […]

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Tumbler Ridge named a UNESCO Global Geopark

By on November 23, 2015 in Tourism

Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia has joined an international group of 120 geological areas that have received a UNESCO Global Geopark designation. Areas that receive this designation from UNESCO are those considered to have a geological heritage of international significance. According to UNESCO, such sites “strive to raise awareness of geodiversity and promote protection, […]

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CTC and Korea Tourism Organization sign MOU

By on January 14, 2015 in Tourism

Last month, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Tourism Organization at CTC’s Vancouver headquarters. The MOU is designed to broaden and deepen mutual understanding, as well as strengthen co-operation between the two countries in the tourism marketplace. It comes on the heels of the Canada-Korea Free Trade […]

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WTTC urges Canadian Government to regard Travel & Tourism industry more seriously

By on April 23, 2014 in Tourism

Canada’s tourism taxes, visa policies and cuts to key national marketing budgets are inhibiting its Travel and Tourism growth. That was the message from David Scowsill, president and CEO of The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), as the organization unveiled its Annual Economic Impact 2014 Canada Report last month. WTTC’s report shows that Canada […]

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