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[ad_1] It’ll be a little more expensive to stay at London hotels in the future. City council voted 8-4 in favour of implementing the provincial transient accommodation tax Tuesday, which will add four per cent to the cost of an overnight stay at local hotels. The tax is expected to …

[ad_1] The third time wasn’t the charm for one city councillor hoping to bring the to London in 2020. The voted 10-1 on Monday to take no action on Ward 2 Coun. Bill Armstrong’s motion to bid for the 2020 event. Armstrong latest attempt to convince his council colleagues to …

[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, …

[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 …

The Travel Alberta industry website is filled with resources and best practices to connect your business to millions of potential Alberta travellers for free using the Alberta Tourism Information Service (ATIS). There is a lot of information that guides you through the listing process, but there’s never been a list …

[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 …

[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 …

[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 …

If it’s entrepreneurs we need to grow tourism-focused businesses and diversify the economy of the province, we are in good shape. In a recent Calgary Herald ranking of the 10 most entrepreneurial cities in Canada, Alberta held six spots. However, even the folks willing to take a big risk in …

Travel and tourism professionals are meeting in Medicine Hat from March 13-15, 2018, for the 8th Annual Canadian Badlands Tourism Development Conference and Annual General Meeting. This year’s conference, themed “The Future is Tourism”, will feature keynote speakers Paul Huschilt and Roger Brooks. Online registration and additional conference details can …