2 d. ago Ontario tourism industry ’arms open’ amid boost in domestic travel

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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3 d. ago Elbows may be up, but Ontario’s tourism industry is ‘arms open’ amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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4 w. ago Weak dollar, anger toward U.S. expected to give big boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the trade war with the United States is expected to boost Quebec’s tourism economy this year. A major tourism association says it calculated that Quebecers who choose to vacation in the province instead of the United States will spend $1.5 billion in 2025. Sebastien Benedict, with Alliance de […]

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4 w. ago Five years after COVID upended tourism, the industry’s revival is still up in the air

MONTREAL — Michael Hale still recalls the moment COVID-19 upended his world. “I can feel this pit in my stomach even as I recount that day,” said the CEO of Northern Vision Development, which owns seven hotels and eight restaurants and bars in the Yukon. Hale and a half-dozen colleagues were gathered around a conference […]

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4 w. ago U.S. tariffs threaten thousands of Canadian tourism industry jobs

A non-profit organization in Canada is warning that tariffs could lead to further financial losses and widespread layoffs in the country's tourism industry.The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO), which represents parts of the country's overall tourism industry, is pushing for change to reduce further impact. According to CATO, U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada has "already caused significant damage" even before tariffs took effect on Tuesday."As for the vital tourism sectors of both the United States and Canada, the costs are being felt across the industry, from hotels and restaurants to travel agencies, tour operators, and transportation services," reads a statement emailed to Daily Hive. "Thousands of jobs are at risk, and without swift and decisive action, the consequences will only worsen. We cannot afford to stay silent."Despite the impact of tariffs, the organization said that "it's not too late to turn the tide." It's urging...

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4 w. ago Maritime tourism industry prepares for impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs

Ahead of the busy spring and summer tourism season, Maritimers working in the industry are preparing for U.S. tariffs and its impact.

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