[ad_1] The Strategic Priorities and Policy committee endorsed a four per cent transient accommodation tax on Monday night, but there are still questions about where the revenue will go. City politicians voted 11-3 in favour of backing the tax but raised concerns about where and how the hotel tax revenue, …
Read More »Tourism London to make major announcement Monday
[ad_1] A major announcement will be made Monday morning by Tourism London. The press conference held by Tourism London will be to make a “major culture and entertainment” announcement. A release sent to the media says the press conference will be held at 11 a.m. at the London Music Hall …
Read More »Toronto saw record number of visitors in 2017: tourism officials
[ad_1] As continues to make international headlines, , tourism officials say it’s that kind of exposure that is driving a record-breaking amount of visitors to the area. According to newly-released statistics by Tourism Toronto, the region hosted more than 43.7 million visitors in 2017 and more than 15 million visitors …
Read More »Tourism industry in Churchill taking hit since rail line wash-out last spring
[ad_1] It’s been called the jewel of Manitoba, a place where visitors can see polar bears, belugas and northern lights. But Churchill’s once thriving tourism industry has taken a big hit. “We survive off little spurts of business,” Chamber of Commerce President David Daley said. “But everyone’s cutting back and everyone’s …
Read More »New Brunswick trade delegation in China to promote province as tourist destination
[ad_1] A trade delegation to China led by the New Brunswick government is promoting the province as a unique tourism destination. Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet says New Brunswick offers experiences you can’t get anywhere else – including the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy as well as unique …
Read More »Brew bike to bolster beer buff’s craft brewery experience in London
[ad_1] There will be a new way to travel between London’s craft breweries come April, when a flashy giant beer bike hits the streets of Old East Village. It will be able to accommodate 16 beer enthusiasts at a time. The PedalPub is being brought into the city by Brad …
Read More »Saint John, N.B., expects 19 per cent increase in cruise ship passengers in 2018
[ad_1] The port of Saint John, N.B., is expecting a banner cruise ship season, with nearly a quarter of a million passengers and crew to visit in 2018. Port Saint John president Jim Quinn says it will be the fourth consecutive year of growth and a significant increase in the …
Read More »New passenger record at Kelowna’s airport
[ad_1] The number of passengers at Kelowna International Airport is taking off. Almost 1.9 million people went through the doors last year, setting a new record every month. “We had a wonderful year. We were up 9.3 per cent in terms of traffic growth,” Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport’s director, …
Read More »Saskatoon ranks 18th on New York Times list of 52 places to visit
[ad_1] Saskatoon ranks 18th on the ’ annual list of destinations that travellers should explore. Their compilation of “52 Places to Visit in 2018” was released on Wednesday. Saskatoon is the only Canadian destination on the list. “Relationships we have forged over the years with travel outlets and our local …
Read More »Halifax named among top tourist destinations ‘on the rise’ globally
[ad_1] Halifax has made it onto a list of Top 10 tourist destinations “on the rise” around the world. The city was bestowed with the distinction by travel website TripAdvisor, as part of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. Halifax placed fourth on the list, after Ishigaki in Japan, Kapaa in Hawaii, …
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