Articles tagged “canada”

Common sense in air security. Imagine that.

Citizens from each of the border side travel more for vacation than business, but overnight business trips have increased more than the number of vacations in the past year.

The new limits have boosted business in cities around Washington state this summer, while across the border; the Canadian economy has taken a hard hit from the exodus of shoppers looking for a sweeter deal.

Where there is a need, there is a market, good to see hotels aiming solutions at mobility-impaired travelers.

Canada is only a car ride away from the U.S. and it shows in these numbers: two out of every three visitors is from south of the border.

A pause in the demonstrations this June coincided with a profitable month for hotels, although there are probably other, more Influential factors, causing Montreal's tourism slump.

The government quietly passed an anti-pollution program requiring all large ships to cut their fuel's sulfur content from 2.7% to 1% by August 1. The cost is estimated as an additional $19 a day -- less than lines routinely pass on as "fuel surcharges."

Spoof though it is, Kimmel's fake campaign trades in the stock images of Canada as many Americans see it. Maybe it does need that rebranding.

The Canadians didn't exactly ask for the advice, but it never hurts to get outside advice on how you brand your own nation. Yes, we're talking to you Brand USA.