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Economic Recovery of Canada’s Travel Sector Depends on Public-Private Partnership and Key Policy Changes, says Tourism Industry Association of Canada

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.

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  • The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.
  • We know that there are four key areas where a host of policy actions are needed, he said, during his Leadership Report that kicked off the Congress first day.
  • Among other bold ideas proposed to recover the sector, Seguin recommended the creation of a Tourism Policy Council of Ministers, led by the Minister of Tourism himself.
  • Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is the national voice and champion of the industry.

Economic Recovery of Canada’s Travel Sector Depends on Public-Private Partnership and Key Policy Changes, says Tourism Industry Association of Canada

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.

Key Points: 
  • The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) says its own ambitious goals of a full recovery will take considerable work to achieve.
  • We know that there are four key areas where a host of policy actions are needed, he said, during his Leadership Report that kicked off the Congress first day.
  • Among other bold ideas proposed to recover the sector, Seguin recommended the creation of a Tourism Policy Council of Ministers, led by the Minister of Tourism himself.
  • Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is the national voice and champion of the industry.

Latest Outlook Indicates Full Recovery for Canada's Tourism Industry as Early as 2024 - One Year Earlier than Previously Forecast

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Leisure travel is now expected to recover to 2019 levels by 2024, considered a remarkable feat, one year earlier than previously forecasted in Spring 2022.

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  • Leisure travel is now expected to recover to 2019 levels by 2024, considered a remarkable feat, one year earlier than previously forecasted in Spring 2022.
  • Domestic tourism will continue to lead the sector's recovery with strong spending providing a foundation for brisk recovery to 2019 levels.
  • In 2024, spending by US travellers in Canada is expected to reach 112% of 2019 levels.
  • This latest forecast also includes an extended model looking at the decade ahead as far as 2030.

Tourism Industry Association of Canada Announces Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award, Bill Knowlton

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is announcing today the recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022, Bill Knowlton.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is announcing today the recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022, Bill Knowlton.
  • TIAC will be honouring Bill with the Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala ceremony on Nov. 23 during its Tourism Congress 2022 , as well as unveiling the winners of its greatly anticipated Canadian Tourism Awards .
  • Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada serves today as the national private-sector advocate for the pre-pandemic $105billion travel sector.
  • TIAC's membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the industry, and provincial, territorial and regional tourism associations, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canadian tourism.

Tourism Industry Association of Canada Announces Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award, Bill Knowlton

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Ottawa, Ontario, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nov. 3, 2022, Ottawa ON The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is announcing today the recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022, Bill Knowlton.

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  • Ottawa, Ontario, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nov. 3, 2022, Ottawa ON The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is announcing today the recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022, Bill Knowlton.
  • TIAC will be honouring Bill with the Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala ceremony on Nov. 23 during its Tourism Congress 2022 , as well as unveiling the winners of its greatly anticipated Canadian Tourism Awards .
  • Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada serves today as the national private-sector advocate for the pre-pandemic $105billion travel sector.
  • TIAC's membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the industry, and provincial, territorial and regional tourism associations, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canadian tourism.

Trans Canada Trail and Destination Canada Form New Partnership

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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A first-of-its-kind national initiative, the MOU between Trans Canada Trail and Destination Canada is focused on sharing resources, knowledge and expertise, including identifying opportunities and maximizing connections with destinations and communities.

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  • A first-of-its-kind national initiative, the MOU between Trans Canada Trail and Destination Canada is focused on sharing resources, knowledge and expertise, including identifying opportunities and maximizing connections with destinations and communities.
  • Todays partnership between Destination Canada and Trans Canada Trail is a win for Canadians and international visitors, says the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
  • We are incredibly proud to partner with Destination Canada for this first-of-its kind initiative, to elevate Canadas trail network to the significant asset that it is, and to collaborate with both Destination Canada and Minister Boissonnault in driving the renaissance of tourism in Canada post-pandemic in a way that is sustainable and meaningful for local communities, says Eleanor McMahon, President & CEO, Trans Canada Trail.
  • Trans Canada Trail initiated Canadas first-ever National Trail Tourism Strategy in 2020 for the benefit of all trails and the communities they connect across the country.

Canadian Cities Join the Global Destination Sustainability Index through Destination Canada

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Destination Canada is pleased to announce the next phase of its Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan as domestic partners across the country embark on the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) annual benchmarking process.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Destination Canada is pleased to announce the next phase of its Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan as domestic partners across the country embark on the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) annual benchmarking process.
  • Launched in the spring of 2022, Destination Canada's Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan is a first-of-its-kind national program aimed at improving the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability practices of business events hosted in Canada.
  • "That is why having Canadian destination partners from coast-to-coast-to-coast join the GDS-Index and reaffirm their commitments to improving the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability of the business events Canada hosts is so important.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Destination Canada and an expanding group of Canadian pioneering cities to the GDS-Movement.

Canadian Cities Join the Global Destination Sustainability Index through Destination Canada

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination Canada is pleased to announce the next phase of its Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan as domestic partners across the country embark on the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) annual benchmarking process.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination Canada is pleased to announce the next phase of its Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan as domestic partners across the country embark on the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) annual benchmarking process.
  • Launched in the spring of 2022, Destination Canada's Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan is a first-of-its-kind national program aimed at improving the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability practices of business events hosted in Canada.
  • "That is why having Canadian destination partners from coast-to-coast-to-coast join the GDS-Index and reaffirm their commitments to improving the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability of the business events Canada hosts is so important.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Destination Canada and an expanding group of Canadian pioneering cities to the GDS-Movement.

Destination Canada and Air Canada Release Canada's Best New Cookbook

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada.

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  • Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada.
  • Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network.
  • Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 50 airports in Canada, 47 in the United States and 69 internationally.
  • Air Canada enRoute is Air Canada's award-winning travel media brand published by Spafax.

Destination Canada's Innovate Canada Program Returns to Spotlight Groundbreaking Canadian Innovations across Ocean Science, Technology and Sustainability

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Destination Canada is pleased to announce the return of Innovate Canada , a Destination Canada signature business event that highlights the groundbreaking work taking place across Canada's leading innovation sectors to attract aligned international business events.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Destination Canada is pleased to announce the return of Innovate Canada , a Destination Canada signature business event that highlights the groundbreaking work taking place across Canada's leading innovation sectors to attract aligned international business events.
  • "After a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled to bring the Innovate Canada program to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Aligned with Destination Canada's national meeting strategy , Innovate Canada aims to drive regional economic growth and compel global organizations to host their business events in Canada.
  • Aligned with Destination Canada's new Canadian Business Events Sustainability Strategy , Innovate Canada 2023 will, for the first time, be carbon neutral.