February Canada Tourism News – February 8th to 14th, 2016.
Top 14 Canadian tourism and travel news stories, tips, trends, surveys for the second week of February 2016.
| Why now is the time to travel to Canada ( Tourism News) | The Road to the Top of the World (Travel Story) |
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| “If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to take a trip to Canada, now is the time to book. ” via Ellie Storck, Travel & Leisure | “A remote town in the Arctic Circle known for caribou, northern lights and frigid winters feels like Canada’s last frontier. A highway being built there could change all that.” via Christopher Miller, New York Times |
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| Valentine’s Day in Canada: By the numbers (Tourism News) | Dine-and-sleep offer in Victoria, Canada, let’s you indulge (Travel Tips) | |
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| “Over the last couple years, though, retailers have seen our spending shift from physical presents to “experiences.” via Patricia Kozicka, Global News | “Pack your passport and appetite to take advantage of this eat-and-sleep deal in Victoria, British Columbia. It’s a chance to explore the cuisine of the Canadian city” via Terry Gardner, LA Times |
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| Survey says Canadians more amorous when travelling (Tourism Survey) | Americans tourist spending in Canada to hit highest level in over a decade (Tourism News) | |
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| “The survey of 1,002 Canadians revealed 47% of us are more in the mood for sex when travelling” via Calgary Sun | “The value of the loonie has fallen around 20% relative to the U.S. dollar in the past two years, and 2016 could be a good ” via Emma Crawford Hampel, Business in Vancouver |
February Canada Tourism News – Week 2
| Now’s the time to fulfill your dream ski vacation in Canada (Travel Story) | Saskatchewan not named after sasquatches (Travel Story) | |
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| “We’re perched at the edge of a steep forested area called “Glades of Glory,” and my legs are already wobbly from chasing him down a fast and narrow trail dubbed “Vertigo.” via Rachel Walker, Washington Post | “Saskatchewan Tourism’s Aviva Kohen seemed more annoyed by the other things the Fox Sports announcer rattled off about her province, including that it’s cold and flat.” via |
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| 4 tips for cyclist safety in icy conditions (Travel Tips) | Three ways Canada can influence the Asia-Pacific region (Tourism News) | |
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| “To non-winter cyclists, riding a bike during the chilliest season of the year can seem daunting.” via CBC News | “It is easy to understand why Canadian political leaders tend to focus on Europe rather than Asia/Pacific” via Stephen Saideman |
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| Strong U.S. dollar drives skiers north (Travel Stories) | Downturn causing booms and busts for Alberta hotels (Travel News) |
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| “The lure of legendary Canadian mountain destinations, renowned hospitality, and now the “powder discount” is proving too much for American skiers and riders to resist.” via Fast Tracks | “Alberta’s tourist and resort areas is up 13%, in contrast, urban hotels are looking at a 13% drop in business. Rural hotels are even worse off, seeing a 20% ” via Morgan Smith, iNews 880 AM |
February Canada Tourism News – Week 2
| Low loonie no ‘game changer’ for U.S. tourists who see Canada as boring (Travel News) | 15 things to do in Montreal if you’re visiting for the first time. (Travel Tips) | |
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| “Canada’s reputation as a land of natural beauty and spectacular scenery tends to resonate more among older visitors and less among millennials,” via Jamie Sturgeon, Global News | “These are what I feel will best represent Montreal, from a culinary, cultural, historical, and architectural point of view. Mandatory travel experiences.” To Europe and Beyond |
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