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The annual AMMY Awards recognize achievements of both individuals and organizations and their outstanding services in the areas of visitor services and individual excellence. Named for Alberta’s official gemstone, Ammolite – one of the rarest and most unique gemstones on earth – recipients of the AMMY Awards are as special …

This is the second in a series of articles that is responding directly to what the tourism industry in Canada has identified as their top priorities when it comes to being green. If you’d like to share with us what’s important to you, please complete the survey we have created in …

On Thursday, Air Canada made a major announcement at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) regarding new direct flights and expanded service. Starting in the summer of 2018, Air Canada will add direct flights from YVR to both Paris and Zurich. Along with those new direct flights, Air Canada will also be …

[ad_1] For years, the Labour Day weekend has signaled the end of the tourism season. And even though official numbers aren’t in yet and probably won’t be for weeks, tourism officials in Kingston say attendance at local museums and attractions are up. In fact, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum located on King …

[ad_1] The City of Vancouver is applauding Airbnb’s move to work with Quebec in implementing a tourism tax. The City says the Quebec tax, the first of its kind in Canada, is a chance for the city and the new B.C. government to start a conversation around new policies. The …

[ad_1] Just days after a private report recommended city council let the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) take control of the Expo Centre at Northlands, city councillors voted to approve a plan to make that happen. In a release, the City of Edmonton said the plan to “transition” the Expo …

[ad_1] The federal government’s National Rural Caucus has been meeting in New Brunswick this week looking at ways to boost rural communities. Despite concerns over mine closures and the future of the softwood lumber industry, some are saying rural communities are going through a resurgence. Dave Smith works for Outdoor …

Roadside reflectors will be installed on Highway 97C, the Okanagan Connector, enhancing the delineation of the highway and providing better visibility of the road alignment both at night and in adverse conditions. “These small safety improvements can make a big difference for motorists,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire …

On September 8 – 9, 2017 privately operated campgrounds coast-to-coast are participating in the 2017 Fall Camping Appreciation Weekend to celebrate the camping and RVing lifestyle! Camping is an affordable family activity that promotes a sense of community, creates lifelong memories and encourages Canadians and International visitors to discover Canada’s …

June saw a significant amount of International visitors to British Columbia. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada from June 2017, show a 5.3 per cent increase over the same month in 2016, resulting in 35,000 more visitors arriving in B.C. The total year-to-date international overnight custom entries to B.C. are up 4.1 per …