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[ad_1] Tourism is big business, and a lot more people are travelling now than in previous decades. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, there are about 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals a year. In 1950, that number was only 25 million. Tourism brings many benefits to a city, including …

[ad_1] The Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Tourism London has confirmed the appointment of Cheryl Finn as the new manager of Tourism London, as announced by the City of London in an official statement. Finn has been the Director of Sport Tourism for the last 12 years, and …

[ad_1] Peopled gathered at Parlee Beach on Saturday to celebrate the beach’s Blue Flag designation. The designation, which is awarded to beaches that meet over 30 different criteria, was given to the beach in May, but on Saturday the flag was raised for the first time. “The Blue Flag is …

[ad_1] Paddling out to Goat Island, you can see its namesake in the distance — two goats grazing on the island’s beach. Hopper and Gonzo call the island off the coast of Steep Rock, Man., home for the summer months. The two goats spend their days lazing in the sun …

[ad_1] The mayor of Sicamous, B.C. says the loss of a popular houseboat company that went into receivership this week is a major blow to the local economy. The houseboats owned by Waterway Houseboats and Vinco Holdings of Sicamous were removed from their moors on the shore of Mara Lake …

[ad_1] Hamilton music festival organizers say they’re “scrambling” after learning they won’t be receiving any provincial funding this year. Speaking on Global News Radio 900 CHML’s Scott Thompson Show, Supercrawl organizer Tim Potocic says they received $275,000 from Celebrate Ontario 2018 but on May 31, he was told their funding …

[ad_1] Kingsbrae Garden has purchased a 10-unit hotel overlooking the harbour in St. Andrews as a way to attract new workers from out of province. The tourist hot spot has been looking for a creative way to attract new and skilled workers, often heading to college and university campuses out …

[ad_1] On the eve of the busiest season in Banff National Park, many employers in the hospitality sector are scrambling to fill vacancies. “We always focus on hiring Canadians as much as we possible can,” said Trevor Long, general manager of The Rimrock Hotel. But Canadians don’t always stay for …

[ad_1] On a grain farm south of Rosetown, Sask., April and Darryl Anderson run another business. Created as a way to showcase agriculture, Anderson and her husband opened Alive Sky Lodge in 2015 – a bed and breakfast that sits right in their farmyard. READ MORE: Ag in the City …

[ad_1] With the winds changing for Canada’s two largest airlines, Tourism Saskatoon is thinking this could be a chance for a potential boost in tourism dollars for local businesses. Its president and CEO is hoping changes will see more routes added to Saskatoon, giving locals and tourists more options when …