Staycation

• Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ surge, should travel at home get you a tax credit?

  Canadians are looking within their borders to travel, but some say governments making travel tax credits available could spur even more trips.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2025
  
• Attractions work on affordability to draw staycationing Calgarians this summer

  'Affordability right now for everyone is essential and we will always maintain that we're family and it's about family.'

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2024
  
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• ‘Authentic Indigenous experiences’: Tourism businesses grow to 1,900 countrywide

  Canadians are increasingly supporting Indigenous businesses and tourism. As inflation grows and staycations become the norm, it might be worth considering an Indigenous experience.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
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• La Ronge, Sask. couple enjoys staycation after cancelled flight to Punta Cana

  A couple from La Ronge, Sask., made the best of a not-so-sandy staycation on social media after their planned Sunwing escape to Punta Cana was cancelled.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
• Manitoba’s ‘staycation’ incentive program is back for 2022

  Manitoba's tourism rebate incentive program or 'TRIP' is back. From May 6 to May 16, fees at eligible establishments and attractions will come with a partial refund.

  Consumer

  May 6, 2022
• Manitoba reintroduces TRIP program ahead of May long weekend

  The program, which began last summer, encourages Manitobans to get out and travel the province by providing a $100 rebate when you stay at any hotel or motel.

  Economy

  Apr 16, 2022
• Staycation boom could revitalize domestic tourism as pandemic persists

  Staycations are becoming an increasingly attractive option for Canadians looking to travel in 2022 but avoid the headaches and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Money

  Jan 21, 2022
• Residents can get a tax credit from ‘Ontario Staycation’ in 2022

  'Ontario Staycation Tax Credit for 2022' allows residents who holiday within the province to claim 20% of their accommodation such as a hotel, motel, cottage, campground, etc.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2022
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• Manitoba staycation incentive program a big success for in-province tourism: chambers of commerce

  The Tourism Rebate Incentive Program (TRIP) was designed to encourage people to keep it local and take a staycation at a hotel or motel in the province.

  Economy

  Aug 16, 2021
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• Manitobans embrace summer ‘staycations’ as COVID-19 pandemic hampers travel options

  Many Manitobans are ditching the plane tickets and turning to local destinations for their summer holidays, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend most aspects of life.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021