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Canadian Tourism Industry and Research-Based Pharmaceutical Industry Welcome International Conferences, Meetings and Educational Events to Canada
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) say Canada is open for business as they jointly promote economic growth through international medical conferences, meetings and educational events. As a result of months of hard work and cooperation, Rx&D has made important changes to its Code of Ethical Practices, which will provide international conference planners greater access to the Canadian market, while maintaining Canada’s high ethical requirements and legislative standards.
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Approval of Glacier Discovery Walk a Great Tourism Opportunity
The announcement of the approval for the Glacier Discovery Walk project on the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park is an important step in helping us share our natural wonders with visitors from around the globe and our fellow Canadians, said the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. The announcement of the project’s approval was made today by Environment Minister Peter Kent in Ottawa.
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Prime Minister Harper Highlights Tourism Growth in China
Canada’s newly unveiled tourism marketing campaign in China will help to spur economic growth and create jobs across the country, according to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper launched Canada’s 2012 marketing campaign, as well as the opening of a Beijing office for the Canadian Tourism Commission, as part of his trade mission to China.
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Chinese Travel to Canada Growing in Wake of Approved Destination Status Agreement
A growing number of Chinese travellers are choosing Canada as their destination, making it Canada’s fastest growing inbound travel market. New Statistics Canada data reveals that China has surpassed Australia as Canada’s fifth largest inbound tourism market, behind the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
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Perimeter Action Plan To Facilitate Border Process, Spur Tourism Growth
The Action Plan on Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness will help facilitate legitimate leisure and business travel between Canada and the United States, and spur economic growth, according to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
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