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Tourism Industry Solutions Highlighted in Beyond the Border Working Group Report
The Beyond the Border Working Group’s report on consultations with Canadians reflects many of the concerns of Canada’s business and leisure travel sector, says the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
Clearance for Cross-Border Rail Service to Fuel Economic Growth and the Visitor Economy
The expanded use of visa application centres (VACs) in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro will improve the visitor visa process, and represents an important coordinated approach to increase both leisure and business travel to Canada, says the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC).
Tourism Industry Welcomes Harper Government's "Double Play" in Brazil; New Initiatives to Strengthen Tourism
The expanded use of visa application centres (VACs) in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro will improve the visitor visa process, and represents an important coordinated approach to increase both leisure and business travel to Canada, says the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC).
Opening Air Access with Brazil to Ignite Canada's Tourism Exports
A new and expanded open skies agreement with Brazil will drive growth for Canada’s travel and tourism sector, says the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
Canada’s Travel and Tourism Industry Welcomes Introduction of Ten-Year Visas
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) enthusiastically welcomed the July 20th announcement of a new, ten-year multiple-entry visa for international travelers wishing to visit Canada.
TIAC Membership Keeps Growing: Welcoming Porter Airlines and Hostelling International
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada is pleased to add two new companies to its growing list of members: Porter Airlines and Hostelling International.
Canada's New Government: What It Means for Tourism
With the number of new faces coming to Ottawa, tourism has a tremendous opportunity to move our issues forward within a refreshed Parliament.
Tourism Week in Canada: June 6-12, 2011
Tourism Week in Canada is the national celebration that highlights the economic impact and social benefits of Canada's tourism sector among the media, general public and governments at all levels. Tourism Week provides a heightened opportunity to engage government officials on national tourism issues.
New Election Brief to Provide Your Candidates With Overview on the State of the Tourism Industry
TIAC releases Gateway to Growth, a new federal election brief on the key issues affecting our industry
New Statistics Show Increases in Domestic Tourism Spending, Decreases in Spending by Foreign Visitors to Canada
Statistics Canada has issued its National Tourism Indicators for the fourth quarter, 2010.
Statistics Canada International Travel Data Shows Growth From Most Markets
The total number of international overnight visits to Canada increased by 2.0% in 2010. This includes a 1.0% increase from the U.S., while visitation from all other countries was up 6.8% for the year. Visits of one or more nights from the U.S. increased by 0.7% in 2010.
New Provisions in Credit & Debit Card Code of Conduct Take Effect Feb. 17
On February 17, 2011, element 1 of the voluntary Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada will come into effect. This element requires increased transparency and disclosure by payment card networks and their payment processors.
Leading tourism and technology experts and innovators assemble in Toronto for Canada-e-Connect
After three productive days of networking, panel discussions and presentations, Canada-e-Connect, Canadian tourism’s premier online strategy conference has once again drawn to a close.
Canada's Tourism Industry Welcomes Pan-North Tourism Marketing Initiative
TIAC was pleased by the recent investment of nearly $3.5 million from CanNor in the Pan North Consortium to help market Canada's North as a distinctive travel destination to potential travellers within Canada.
Canada’s Tourism Voice Strengthens with Addition of New Members
TIAC is pleased to welcome Royal Canadian Pacific and the Ottawa-Gatineau Hotel Association (OGHA).
Canada's Tourism Industry Supports Canada-U.S. Cooperation on Border Policies
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada supports the initiative announced Feb. 4 by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama which aims to allow for freer mobility of travelers and goods between the two countries.
Tourism Industry Welcomes New Traveller-Friendly Screening Initiatives
Canada's tourism industry saluted the Feb. 3 announcement of smarter, traveler-friendly screening initiatives at Canada's airports by Transport Minister Chuck Strahl and Minister of State (Transport) Rob Merrifield.
National Travel and Tourism Coalition Calls on Government to Enhance Competitiveness:
New whitepaper calls for fair taxation regime, level playing field with international competition.
