[ad_1] Some Albertans who regularly bike, climb, hike or take photographs at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park say a decision by Parks Canada to restrict personal vehicles on its access road was long overdue. The federal agency has announced it will require visitors to take its shuttles, regional transit …
Read More »Saskatchewan’s economy expected to take a hit as airlines leave the province
[ad_1] Saskatchewan’s air transportation system is in turmoil and the province is predicting it will have a negative effect on the province’s visitor economy as 2023 begins. “The visitor economy fuels all aspects of our economy,” said CEO of Discover Saskatoon Stephanie Clovechok. “That Calgary connectivity is significant.” Fewer flights …
Read More »Advocates say Crowsnest Pass ‘ripe for opportunity’ to grow tourism sector
[ad_1] The Crowsnest Pass is experiencing an influx of visitors and seeing interest from provincial tourism groups. “That meant a lot more regional tourism, more Albertans choosing to stay and stop here now.” “This region is really ripe for opportunity in terms of growing the development and driving more traffic …
Read More »‘Record-breaking year:’ Winnipeg tourism outlook looking optimistic
[ad_1] Since pandemic restrictions were lifted, more Manitobans are looking to get out and explore. While some are eager to get on a plane, others are continuing to explore the province. “It’s a time to see what’s in your own backyard and I think the pandemic showed us that if …
Read More »Mexican government better prepared in 2nd arrest of ‘El Chapo’s’ son: Expert
[ad_1] Nathan Jones, a drug policy and Mexico security expert from Sam Houston State University, joins Joel Senick to discuss the arrest of an alleged Cartel drug trafficker that resulted in violence in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa. [ad_2] You can read more of the news on source
Read More »‘I’m proud of the people’: Long-time Victoria pickleboat captain signs off
[ad_1] After 19 years on the water, it’s the people Barry Hobbis will miss the most — the passengers, and the crew. “The one thing they all have in common is they all love people,” said Hobbis, a long-serving captain and owner of Victoria Harbour Ferries, as he prepares for …
Read More »First draft of 20-year vision for Lethbridge unveiled
[ad_1] It’s the city’s road map into the future. The Lethbridge 2042: Our Economic & Tourism Vision is zeroing in on the framework needed to build a plan to move the city forward. “It’s really about setting up a story, what do we want to be in 20 years? What’s …
Read More »Ontario won’t make staycation tax credit permanent despite calls from industry
[ad_1] Ontario’s tourism minister says the province won’t be extending the staycation tax credit for another year, despite the hard-hit industry recommending the move as a way to help it recover from the pandemic. Neil Lumsden, the minister of tourism, culture and sport, says in a statement that the province …
Read More »Ontario’s tourism sector won’t fully recover from pandemic until 2025: report
[ad_1] Ontario’s tourism industry is not expected to fully recover from the pandemic until 2025, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the industry say in a joint report, with recommendations including tax incentives, cannabis tourism and affordable housing to support staff recruitment. Tourism businesses in the province are generating 64 …
Read More »Canada’s tourism minister predicts industry will help offset tough economic times
[ad_1] Canada’s tourism minister is predicting turbulent economic times are ahead but says the industry will make a strong comeback despite difficult pandemic years. Randy Boissonnault joined hundreds of business leaders from across the province on Wednesday for the 2022 Tourism Summit in Halifax. Boissonnault says Canada is heading into …
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