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The early numbers are in, and most signs point to another strong year as we all prepare for the busy season ahead. The Travel Alberta Industry Update provides a snapshot of the industry, the markets and the strategy driving Travel Alberta each year. If you don’t have ti Early estimates …

[ad_1] From goat yoga to the opening of the International Trade Centre, 2017 proved to be a record-setting year for the Canadian Western Agribition. More than 27,000 people attended evening events at last year’s edition, while purebred cattle sales eclipsed $2 million. “When we look at international guests and the …

[ad_1] As the summer travel season approaches, Tourism London wants to see some action on implementing the city’s new hotel tax. City council voted to implement the four per cent provincial levy in January but also asked staff to report back on the specifics of rolling it out. Revenue from the …

[ad_1] There’s a steady flow of people walking through Brockville’s historic railway tunnel, and it’s good news to Brockville city Coun. David LeSueur. The tunnel first opened last August for three months drawing an estimated 25,000 visitors for the grand opening weekend. LeSueur estimates this weekend’s opening drew about 500 people. …

[ad_1] Cobourg’s beach on Lake Ontario is a popular summertime destination for thousands of tourists and local residents. The town is in the midst of revisiting its waterfront master plan and is looking to ramp up interest in the area and find ways to create a revenue stream from the …

Please join Royce Chwin, CEO of Travel Alberta and the Tourism Division for an industry update.  We will share insights on a broad range of travel and tourism information, including the review of the 2018-19 Travel Alberta strategic priorities, destination and experience development, news,  local and international marketing efforts and …

Not everyone likes math, at least until the numbers start adding up. For tourism in 2017, the numbers added up to a banner year in Canada, with a record 20.83 million visitors pouring into the country. More than 30 per cent of those arrivals were from overseas, making up the …

[ad_1] The daily hordes of tourists have exhausted the made famous by the movie. Maya Bay, on Phi Phi Leh island in the Andaman Sea, will be closed to all visitors for four months annually starting this June to allow for the recovery of the battered coral reefs and sea …

[ad_1] Have you ever dreamed of building your own log cabin? I know I have, and now, that dream can become a reality.  Stonehouse Woodworks has been building log cabins in Golden, BC, for nine years. Located in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a gorgeous setting for antique and new log …

The first day of spring also ushered in the official federal opening of the Canada-China Year of Tourism, an initiative designed to build stronger ties, attract investment and enhance visitation between the two countries. “Canadian ties to China run deep – almost 1.8 million Canadians have Chinese heritage and are …