New U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump are reshaping Canadian travel trends, leading to a sharp decline in trips to the United States. Faced with rising economic tensions and a growing sense of patriotism, […]
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Destination Canada has successfully secured 21 major international conferences for the country, thanks to its newly launched International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF). This fund, introduced in March 2024, is a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at making
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Toronto’s visitor economy soared to new heights in 2023, with visitor spending hitting a record $7 billion. This surge in spending signals a significant recovery for the city, albeit with the number of visitors still
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Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.
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Canada, home to a tremendous amount of natural spaces, many of which are just a short drive from major cities, invites its neighbors to spend time in its National Parks with the Canada ℞efresh Program.
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The Government of Canada announced a series of adjustments to the current border measures, representing the beginning of a phased easing of travel restrictions. As the latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant
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The government of Canada reopens Canadian borders to fully vaccinated international travelers who meet entry requirements on September 7, 2021. While travel will look a little different, and additional pre-travel planning is needed, this is a significant milestone for
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Before the pandemic, Canada’s restaurant count held steady at 66,000 units since 2016, but then 2020 happened, and the industry lost 5,000 units, a decline of -8%. According to a recent NPD Group report, independent
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The visitor economy saw unprecedented losses in 2020 and tourism continues to be by far the most threatened sector in the Canadian economy due to its service nature and current reliance on foreign tourists.
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