CANADA LAUNCHES NEW TOURISM GROWTH PROGRAM

Anna Luebke -
Soraya Martinez Ferrada, the Minister of Tourism and the Minister responsible for the Economic Development of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, has announced the launch of the Tourism Growth Program. ...

CANADA REPORTS SLIGHT INCREASE IN TOURISM SPENDING

Michael Trout -
Tourism spending in Canada increased by 4.4% in 2021, following a staggering 49% decline in 2020. ...

CANADA'S TOURISM EXPECTS A SIGNIFICANT REBOUND THIS YEAR

Dan Rang -
Research shows that the amount spent by foreign tourists in Canada increased by 64% to $23 billion last year. This year's spending is estimated to approach $43 billion spent in 2019. ...

SUMMER TOURISM IN CANADA AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES

Samuel Dorsi -
Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have damaged many travel and tourism projects in Canada this summer, leading to the cancellation of activities and the closure of businesses. ...

CHINESE TOURISM TO CANADA IS AFFECTED BY TENSIONS BETWEEN OTTAWA AND BEIJING

William Law -
Canada remains excluded from Beijing-approved tourist destinations due to accusations of political " interference," the Chinese embassy in Ottawa said amid tensions between the two countries. ...