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Destination Partnership to Strengthen Advocacy
2026/10/29

Destinations International (DI) and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) announced a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration and advocacy for Canada’s destination organization sector. The partnership is expected to strengthen industry advocacy by supporting a coordinated approach to communicating the economic, social and community benefits of the visitor economy to policymakers and other stakeholders. The Canadian Destinations Leadership Council (CDLC), which consists of representatives of DI’s 70 plus Canadian destination organization members, played a key role…
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Victoria Is World’s Best For Sustainable Tourism
2026/10/14

Victoria has been recognized as the world’s best small city for sustainable tourism by by a notable tourism industry index. The Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index ranked Victoria as the number one city overall with a population less than 200,000 for sustainable tourism. The runners-up to Victoria were Kerry, Ireland in second place and Luzern, Switzerland in third. Based on the criteria assessed for this year’s index, Victoria also ranked highly for destination management with a third-place score of 95.89,…
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Working With a DMC in Western Canada
2026/10/01

Before a planner decides who should help deliver a program, the destination has to be right. For Canadian corporate groups, Western Canada makes a strong case. British Columbia and Alberta are home to award-winning 4 and 5 star hotels and resorts, secluded wilderness lodges and a plethora of enticing activities that challenge personal boundaries and leave participants exhilarated. Our seasoned American clients see that draw. Some Canadian planners have a different perspective and look outside our borders. There is…
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IMPACT Conference Marks 10 Years in 2027
2026/08/21

The IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Victoria, B.C. on January 24-27, 2027 The summit brings together destination leaders, tourism businesses, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous tourism leaders, sustainability professionals, and community changemakers from across Canada and around the world. The milestone conference will be held under the theme “A Decade of IMPACT – From Vision to Practice,” recognizing 10 years of progress in advancing sustainable and regenerative tourism, while focusing on the actions and…
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Brand USA Travel Week Launches in Canada
2026/07/13

Brand USA is launching Brand USA Travel Week Canada this fall with events taking place in Toronto and Montreal from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29, 2026. The event introduces Brand USA’s signature Travel Week platform to Canada for the first time, marking the next step in its long-term strategy to deepen engagement with one of the United States’ most important international source markets. Formerly known as Canada Connect, Brand USA Travel Week Canada brings Brand USA’s longstanding Canadian trade…
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Vancouver Capitalizing On FIFA Cup Momentum
2026/07/13

Destination Vancouver is expecting to capitalize on the World FIFA Cup momentum, reflected in a strong business events pipeline. Destination Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre are currently at 61 per cent of their annual citywide bid win goal, while citywide lead volume is tracking at 125 per cent of pace year-to-date. Looking further ahead, 2027 is on track to become the busiest year on record for citywide conferences, surpassing the previous high set in 2018 by close to…
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GreenStep Offers GSTC Certification
2026/07/10

GreenStep has become the first North American-based GSTC-Recognized Standard Owner to make GSTC Certification available to hotels, accommodations, and tour operators. Through a partnership with RoyalCert, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body, tourism businesses can now pursue independent third-party certification against the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standard. “Becoming the first North American-based standard owner to make GSTC Certification available is a major milestone for GreenStep and for the tourism businesses we support,” said Angela Nagy, president and chief executive officer of GreenStep.…
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Edmonton Tourism Awards Winners Honoured
2026/06/24

The winners of the prestigious Edmonton Tourism Awards 2026 have been announced, recognizing exceptional contributions to the city’s tourism scene. Hosted by Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels (EDMH) and their brand Edmonton’s Best Hotels (EBH), these awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in promoting Edmonton as a premier travel destination. The fourth annual ceremony was held at the EXPO Centre with a crowd of tourism professionals. “The Edmonton Tourism Awards is a day of recognition,…
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MTCC Tops $10B in Economic Impact
2026/06/09

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has reported more than $510 million in economic impact generated during the fiscal year 2025/26 and surpassing $10 billion in total economic impact since opening in 1984. The results reflect the MTCC’s continued contribution to jobs, tourism, and economic activity across Toronto and Ontario. During fiscal 2025/26, the MTCC welcomed more than one million visitors, sustained approximately 5,556 jobs, and generated more than $131 million in tax revenue for all levels of government.…
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Science World Transforms into FIFA Ball
2026/05/14

Science World in Vancouver is celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 by transforming its iconic dome into the official match ball. For a whole month, the landmark will be known as “The Beautiful Dome,” a 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter recreation of the adidas Trionda. The project itself is comprised of 31 custom-shaped and -sized panels and will take about four weeks to install. Completion is anticipated for early June. “Forty years after it first welcomed the world at Expo 86, the…
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