[ad_1] MAYA BAY, Thailand – Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the movie The Beach has been exhausted by mass tourism. Now it’s getting a break. After Friday, the daily influx of dozens of boats and thousands of visitors unsuccessfully scrambling for an unspoiled view …

[ad_1] Tourism Hamilton has launched its The contest encourages residents to feature the best of Hamilton and inspire people to visit the city. This year’s contest theme has two categories: Outdoor Adventure and City Life. Photo submissions will be accepted until July 22, and then 10 finalists will be chosen, …

[ad_1] Tourism in Alberta has been drawing a significant number of people to our province, and the economic benefits of tourism will be highlighted this week during Tourism Week. According to Travel Alberta’s website, the aim of the grassroots initiative is to highlight the economic benefits of tourism. “It’s actually …

[ad_1] Newfoundland and Labrador – a province lauded for its shimmering coastlines, plentiful wildlife and rugged scenery – is falling short so far this year on one of its most prized tourist attractions: icebergs. Robert Bartlett, owner and operator of whale watching and iceberg tour company Trinity Eco-Tours, said he’s …

[ad_1] After being vacant for over a year, the Lethbridge water tower is once again going to be a restaurant. Calgary-based Vintage Group is hoping to open the Water Tower Grill before the start of July. “When we were approached in January about it, we went back and forth and …

[ad_1] Finding a place to stop and answer nature’s call along Manitoba’s highways could soon be a bit more challenging. The provincial government is considering whether to close some highway rest areas where toilets are freely available throughout tourist season. Drivers seeking a restroom, or simply a place to pull …

[ad_1] New Brunswick is set to expand its network of electric vehicle charging stations in provincial parks this summer. According to a press release from the New Brunswick government, with 95 per cent of the province’s tourists visiting by road, the goal is to make the province as appealing to drivers …

[ad_1] Halifax Harbour’s “welcome ambassador,” Theodore Too, is heading to New Brunswick. The tugboat, which happily sports a red ball cap and infectious smile, will be hosting daily tours and excursions in Saint John harbour until the end of cruise ship season in October. The boat will also be available …

[ad_1] Nestled between Canada’s beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park in the U.S., the seasonal Chief Mountain border crossing officially opened for the season on Tuesday, allowing travellers to pass through. After a long winter, heavy snowfall and weeks of preparation, Tuesday morning alone saw a handful …

[ad_1] With the May long weekend and unofficial start of summer just days away, tourism operators in Osoyoos want visitors to know that the town is open for business despite flooding. In a news release, Destination Osoyoos said much of the community of Osoyoos and surrounding area remains unaffected, is …