Tourists

• Tourists, skiers are getting too close to Mount Etna’s lava, officials warn

  Authorities in Sicily say tourist vehicles are clogging up streets leading to the volcano, potentially blocking emergency services and rescue efforts.

  World

  Feb 18
  
• At least 10 are killed as a small plane crashes into a Brazilian town popular with tourists

  A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that's popular with tourists on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring more than a dozen people on the ground.

  World

  Dec 22, 2024
  
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• 3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing

  While there has not yet been confirmation, physical characteristics means there is a high likelihood that the bodies are those of the three tourists.

  World

  May 4, 2024
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• Travel Alberta believes southern Alberta is primed for tourism growth

  'Anytime you get visitors spending on hotels, restaurants and in your stores or attending events, that's new, fresh money coming into the economy.'

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2022
• End of COVID-19 border rules ‘too little, too late’ for southern Alberta tourist season: motel owner

  Larry Liebelt, the mayor of Milk River, said he expects any impact from the changes won't be felt until next summer.

  Economy

  Sep 27, 2022
• ‘It’s bittersweet:’ Managers at longtime Peachland, B.C. campground set to close down

  Todd’s RV and Camping has been in business since 1956. It’s been family-owned since its inception and offers campers a unique experience according to its guests.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2022
• Great start to tourism season in Okanagan, but high gas prices may result in less spending

  'What we are hearing is it was probably one of the best weekends on record for tourism in the Okanagan. There's definitely pent-up travel demand.'

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Lumsden Beach Mayor calling for new neighbouring beach due to overcrowding

  The leadership of the small village community of Lumsden Beach is calling on the provincial government to build a new neighbouring beach.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2021
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• Kelowna RCMP allocating resources for patrols during summer months

  Supt. Triance says the detachment has pulled investigative officers from their usual positions and moved them to patrol units.

  Canada

  May 18, 2021
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• ‘We’ve kind of fallen between the cracks’: More pleas for government help from tour-bus operators

  The industry has lost millions of dollars in revenue since the beginning of the pandemic-related restrictions.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021