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Vancouver Groups Get Tourism Funding
2023/04/24

The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to attract new visitors and stimulate local economies. More than $2.9 million in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund will go towards 14 projects in Vancouver. Among these projects, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is receiving $500,000 to revitalize the organization’s annual film festival events, which include screenings, conferences, live performances, and free outdoor programming. The Vancouver International Film Festival is a key attraction for visitors during the city’s shoulder season and helps…
Tips for Trade Show Displays
2023/04/21

Event and trade show marketing is a big investment for any business. To maximize your return, you’ll need to create a one of a kind display that engages show attendees and promotes your products or services. To make the most of your next trade show event, we’ve put together a list of six tips to attract more visitors to your booth. Pick the right booth location Some booth locations just naturally get more visitor traffic than others. Like booth…
BCHA Awards Finalists Revealed
2023/04/21

The finalists for the prestigious 2023 BC Hotel Association (BCHA) Awards of Excellence have been announced. The winners of these coveted awards will be celebrated during the Summit Spring Fling on May 2, 2023 as part of the 2023 BCHA Summit, taking place May 1-2, 2023, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort. The two-day Summit is an industry event that brings together the most influential figures in British Columbia’s accommodation sector, providing delegates with an opportunity to…
Air Canada Adds Vancouver-Dubai Flights
2023/04/21

Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver–Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets. “We are extremely pleased to add the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Dubai, two iconic and vibrant global destinations. Dubai is one of the top destinations worldwide renowned for its extraordinary landmarks,…
Muir Named in 2023 Best New Hotels
2023/04/21

Muir Hotel in downtown Halifax has been named as one of the world’s best new hotels of 2023 by AFAR Magazine. Since opening in December 2021, Muir has welcomed travellers to a refined, distinctly Nova Scotian experience. Muir sets a new standard for luxury inspired by the region’s rich cultural history, raw and physical beauty, and enduring character. “Muir tells the story of who we are,” says Eugénie Jason, general manager, “from the expression of place found throughout Muir’s art…
Toronto Hosts Taste of Place Summit
2023/04/21

The Culinary Tourism Alliance and George Brown College will host the inaugural Taste of Place Summit in Toronto on June 27 and 28. More than 300 tourism and hospitality professionals will gather at the George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts. The global event combines experiential learning along with engaging sessions to inspire destination and economic developers, thought leaders, marketers and tourism operators to build their tastes of place and put food tourism front-and-centre for their destinations.…
New Directories Support Sustainability
2023/04/10

Tourisme Montréal has launched two directories designed to help corporate event organizers and delegates looking to make a positive social and environmental impact in the city. The first directory lists a variety of donation opportunities in addition to recycling and reuse options to offset an event footprint, and the second offers an array of volunteer activities available in the Montréal community. According to Yves Lalumière, president and CEO of Tourisme Montréal, these tools meet a need expressed by visiting…
Botanist Bar Wins Hospitality Award
2023/04/10

Botanist Bar in Vancouver has been awarded the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2023 by North America’s 50 Best Bars Academy. The prestigious award was created to recognize the importance of hospitality in the industry and distinguishes one bar that offered a world-class hospitality experience during the voting period. Mark Sansom, content director for North America’s 50 Best Bars, said: “The Canadian bar community has forged a culture of exceptional hospitality that Botanist Bar exemplifies. Located at the far…
Toronto Events Below Pre-COVID Pace
2023/04/10

Destination Toronto revealed business events in 2023 are on pace to bring an estimated $624 million in economic impact to the Toronto economy. While these visitors will have a welcome impact in 2023, this represents 55 per cent of what meetings and events contributed in 2019. Toronto is on the road to rebuilding the impact of the meetings industry, but remains well short of pre-pandemic levels. Currently, 2024 is on pace to deliver only 21 per cent of the…
American Express Top Travel Trends
2023/04/07

American Express Travel has released its 2023 Global Travel Trends Report, highlighting four global trends inspiring people to travel this year: The Rise of “Set-Jetting”: Popular movies, TV shows and social media are inspiring people to travel to places they see onscreen, like Italy, Paris, Yellowstone, and London Delicious Destinations: From top restaurants to local favorites to cooking classes, people are choosing their next destination based on what they’ll eat A Wellness Wave: Restorative vacations are on the rise…