When it comes to Whistler’s firefighting plan, tourism industry plays a big role
While the company focuses on sightseeing flights, including giving brides and grooms once-of-a-kind weddings, in the event of a wildfire its mission is much more critical.
Fire
Apr 5
Tourism town hall wraps in Lethbridge
The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta hosted its final tourism town hall in Lethbridge, Sarah Jones has more on the discussions looking to support travel in southern Alberta.
Canada
Apr 23
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels.
Lifestyle
Apr 23
Saskatchewan tourism sector optimistic about 2024 events
Steph Clovechok said the work they've done in other communities to promote Saskatoon is starting to bear fruit.
Canada
Apr 16
Chinese tourism to Canada still lags behind pre-pandemic levels, data shows
Data shows Chinese tourism in Canada is lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. An industry expert said tourists from the People's Republic brought in $2 billion in 2019.
Canada
Mar 11
People arriving from ‘all over the world’ to witness solar eclipse in New Brunswick
The 2024 solar eclipse is bringing attention and tourism to New Brunswick. People are travelling from around the world to observe the rare occurrence.
Science
Apr 7
Why your next beer in Nova Scotia could be coming from a vending machine
A Nova Scotia company is taking the way you get your beer one step further by creating a vending machine just for beer, but it's drawing concern from some professors.
Canada
Apr 18
As Ottawa eyes short-term rental limits, Airbnb says it won’t solve housing crisis
As part of the 2024 federal budget that was unveiled Tuesday, Ottawa has recommitted to spending $50 million to help municipalities limit the number of short-term rentals.
Canada
Apr 17
Businesses, lake users fear ‘knee-jerk’ action by Parks Canada to combat zebra mussels
As ice continues its spring thaw in many parts of the country and boaters and paddlers gear up to hit the water, an invasive species that’s been slowly making its way westward across Canada for nearly four decades threatens to end the boating season before it even begins in Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada...
Canada
Apr 28
‘You just have to do something’: B.C. tourism company turns to shoreline cleanup
Maple Leaf Adventures noticed marine garbage piling up on otherwise pristine beaches and took it into its own hands to clean it up.
Lifestyle
Apr 4
Lethbridge celebrates a thriving year of visitors during National Tourism Week
It’s National Tourism Week and communities across Canada are celebrating. Sarah Jones has more on how Lethbridge is embracing a vibrant visitor economy.
Canada
Apr 18
‘We’re turning away revenue’: Outdated VIA Rail cars impacting northern Manitoba tourism
Churchill, Man., has long been a tourist hotspot, but some industry stakeholders are raising the alarm about a lack of functioning rail equipment leading to a decline in visitors.
Canada
Mar 21
Penticton to receive no leeway on new short-term rental regulations
Earlier this year, Penticton City Council sent a letter to the province asking for flexibility, however the province recently denied the request.
Canada
Mar 21
‘Overwhelming interest’ in new immigration stream for Alberta’s hospitality industry: province
The government says there's been massive interest in a new immigration stream to bolster Alberta's hospitality industry, but an expert is raising concerns with the criteria.
Canada
Mar 22
Mexicans now need a visa to come to Canada. Could this hurt tourism?
Canadian tourism businesses are concerned about a recent change now requiring visas for citizens of Mexico – which is one of the top overseas markets – coming into Canada.
Canada
Mar 12
Brier returns to Regina with significant economic impact expected
The Brier returns to Regina and is expected to have a great economic impact as the city will see up to 125,000 people with a projected amount between $12 and $15 million.
Economy
Feb 29
Okanagan stakeholders strategize on regional response to invasive species of mussels
The Quagga and Zebra mussels were first introduced in the Great Lakes in 1988 and made their way west about 10 years ago.
Canada
Mar 8
B.C. wildfires: Travel ban concerns raised, group says more data needed
A letter to the province said last year’s four-day ban came at the height of tourist season, resulting in millions of lost economic dollars.
Canada
Feb 22
Highway 10 passing lanes between Fort Qu’Appelle, Melville to move forward
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways announced the Highway 10 passing lanes project between Fort Qu'Appelle and Melville to reduce collisions and to make travel more efficient.
Traffic
Apr 19
Calgary International Airport sets passenger record in 2023
Last year’s numbers broke the previous passenger record set in 2019 by half a million passengers, a 2.8 per cent growth rate.
Canada
Feb 8