Articles tagged “canada”

This would be a big boost to U.S. tourism and local economies where older Canadians come and stay, and likely one of these bills will pass and become the law soon.

Canada’s decision to pull leisure marketing from its poorest performing markets is an interesting tactic, but one that gives individual destinations an opportunity to stand out without competing against the more influential country brand.

It's hard not to focus on the gluttony in this episode (enviously, not judgmentally). But this was about Quebecois identity and the changing face of Canada as much as it was about delicious food.

It can be difficult for locals to see the direct economic impact of a thriving cruise port with passengers kept on single tourist trail, but locals selling their wares say business has never been better in Halifax.

The controversial border fees will be heavily discussed as media, politicians, and businesses weigh the pros and cons of fee revenues and the potential impact on the tourism relationship.

U.S.- Canada daily traffic could be affected in a big way if this is the law. and now that it is out in public instead of being buried in a thick budget proposal, it wil get the proper debate it requires.

Banff Squirrel says it best himself: “A good approach to Twitter is to have someone at the helm who loves their product.” Being able to convey a personality and passion can define a destination’s brand more than sharing events and pictures.

Print full color ads still work in travel, though we wonder if the print NYT travel section is the best venue for catching the attention of New Yorkers, at least the young and active potential tourists these ads feature.