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Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News (March 7, 2010)  

1) Province Negotiating With Builder for Bluenose II Restoration -NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) 2009 Nova Scotia Tourism Indicators (Jan-Dec) NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
3) 2010 PEI Tourism Marketing Plan - PEI Tourism & Culture
4) NB Tourism Indicators - Jan. 2010, NB Tourism & Parks
5) TIAC Talk Newsletter - March 2
6) Americas market steady in Q2 ‘09. CTC Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - March 1, 2010
 1) Reach for the stars: Canada at the 2010 Winter Games and beyond. CTC
2) Celebrity Chefs  - Coming to PEI to discuss “how to create memorable Culinary Experiences” - TIAPEI
3) PEI Tourism & Culture - Connections newsletter
4) TIANB February Newsletter
5) The Tourism Industry Honours Award Winners  - Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador
6) Province Celebrates Newfoundland and Labrador Day in Vancouver and at Regional Events in the Province
- NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
7) Characteristics of International Overnight Travellers - Stats Canada
8) International Travel account - Stats Canada

 



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - February 20, 2010
1) 2009 Victoria County Occupancy Rate - Jan-Dec
2) 2009 Year End Statistics available - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
3) World's Best Airport - Good for Tourism
4) TIAPEI Tourism Conference "Taste of 2010" program - TIAPEI
5) Nova Scotia Artists Shine in Vancouver - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
6) Regional Tourism Marketing Efforts to be Focus in 2010 - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
7) Awards Recognize Contributions to Tourism - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
8) Travel between Canada and Other Countries - December 2009,  Stats Canada
9) Tourism receipts suffer in Q3 ‘09 - CTC & Stats Canada




 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - February 12, 2010

1) Nova Scotia In Touch Tourism Newsletter - Jan 2010
2) Feb 18 - Tourism Job Fair, PEI
3) Department of Tourism & Culture Pleased with the Outcome of the Golf Channel investment
- PEI Tourism & Culture
4) Achieve Your Best Ever Online Presence in 2010 workshops - TIANB
5) Free National Advertising with CTC - TIANB
6) NB Focus on Tourism - Winter 2010 Newsletter, NB Tourism & Parks
7) Employers to benefit from a new HR Tool Kit - HNL
8) Green travel Canada: a list of tops to add to your list of must-sees - CTC
9) Bloggers discover unexpected Manitoba
10) Why Tourism Matters? - Tourism Cafe

 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - February 6, 2010

1) 2010 Canada E-Connect Conference presentations (Jan 27-29)
2) In Touch January 2010 newsletter - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
3) CTC Tourism Snapshot - November 2009
4) November Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
5) NS Key Tourism Indicators - Jan-Nov. 2009 
6) Victoria County Occupancy Rate - Nov. 2009
7) Travel Between Canada and other Countries - November 2009, Stats Canada
8) BC Tourism Indicators - Jan - Nov 2009
9) Tourism 2010 Resource Centre (BC Tourism)



Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - Jan. 11, 2010

1) National Tourism Indicators - 3rd Quarter - Stats Canada
2) Global economic downturn bottoms out in October - CTC Tourism Snapshot, Oct. 2009
3) NS 2009 Visitation by Origin- Jan. -Sept.
4) Celtic Colours generates millions of dollars for Cape Breton economy in 2009
5) The Numbers do Matter - TIANS & Chronicle Herald

6) CBC’s The Age of Persuasion Host, Terry O’Reilly, announced as keynote for Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2010 Lookout! Tourism Summit
7) The ‘Ing’ Thing! - Tourism Cafe



 Atlantic Canada and National Tourism news - January 2, 2010

1) CTC year in review: Canada and the emerging markets.
2) CTC year in review: Americas markets.
3) CTC year in review: Europe markets.
4) Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Highlights - Jan-Oct. 2009
5) New 2009 US and UK Consumer Research - ACTP
 


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - December 21, 2009

1) 2009 TIANS Conference Presentations - TIANS
2) Tourism Jeopardized by Ferry Cancellation - TIANS
3) Ferry Cancellation Devastating to Tourism Industry - DSWA
4) What is new at ACTP - November/December 2009
5) Scott MacAulay wins Tourism Champion award - Crystal awards of Excellence
6) TIANB December Newsletter
7) HNL pleased with boost to provincial transportation network with completion of Trans Labrador Highway
and Air Canada direct flight to London - HNL

 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News -December 6, 2009

1)Nova Scotia Launches 2010 Tourism Strategy - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) 2010 NS Tourism Plan - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) 2010 NS Tourism Partnerships & Programs
4) October, Estimated Year end Tourism Statistics Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
5) NS Tourism Key Indicators - Jan. - Oct 2009
6) Victoria County October Occupancy Rates
7) TIAPEI AGM Presentations on Digital Marketing & Social Media - TIAPEI
8) Annual Tourism Plan unveiled at TIAPEI AGM - PEI Tourism
9) PEI 2010 Tourism Plan - PEITAC and PEI Tourism
10) Canada Receives Approved Destination Status from China - TIAC
11) 2009 Crystal awards of Excellence - TIANS
12) NB Tourism Indicators Jan-Sept. - NS Tourism & Parks
13) CTC’s tourism brand shines through in Best in Travel 2010 - CTC
14) CTC helping cultural tourism realize its potential - CTC


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - November 26, 2009
1)  September Tourism Statistics Available - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
2) NS Tourism Indicators - Jan - Sept. (NS)
3) Victoria County Occupancy Rate for September
4)  2009 Provincial Tourism Performance (NL)
5) Canadian Tourism Performance, National Tourism Indicators - 2nd Quarter, CTC
6) International Travel account - 3rd Quarter, Stats Canada
7) Characteristics of International Travellers, 2nd Quarter 2009, Stats Canada
8) 2009 Canada's Tourism Leadership Summit (Nov. 2-4) - presentations & Handouts - TIAC


Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - November 15th

1) NS Facts Flash newsletter - Nov 9
2) TIANS Conference program
3) Manitoba Best Practice Mission - Feb. 15-20, 2010
4) TIAPEI Tourism Tides November Newsletter
5) Governments Invest in West Point Tourism and the Community - TIAPEI
6) Tourism Charlottetown has a new CEO - TIAPEI & CBC News
7) Government of Prince Edward Island Partners with ScreenScape to promote Island Tourism
8) Seven New Brunswick entrants win national tourism awards (09/11/04) - NS Tourism & Parks
9) Uncommon Potential - A Vision for Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism -pdf
10) 2009 Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism Indicators - Jan - Sept.
11) CTC Snapshot - August 2009


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - October 26th
1) Domestic Travel 1st Quarter 2009 - Stats Canada
2) Eastern P.E.I. tourism works on captive audience - CBC News
3) TIAC Leadership Summit - Special Discount for TIANS members
4) TIAC Talk newsletter - Oct. 16th
5) Op-ed: Tourism minister reports on positive tourism season (09/10/05) - NB Tourism & Parks
6) Focus on Tourism Fall Newsletter - NB Tourism & Parks
7) Bridge Traffic up in August - PEI Tourism
8) August Occupancy Stats for Victoria County, Cape Breton
9) NS B&B AGM presentation Nov. 7, 2009

September 1, 2009

Tourism Statistics available for June and July - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) NS Tourism Key Indicators - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) Victoria County Occupancy Rate - January - July 2009
4) Vote for Bay of Fundy to be one of New7Wonders of Nature.
5) TIAPEI Tourism Tides Newsletter - August 2009
6) A Question of Balance Workbook and forms - Green is the new Black ( 1.51 meg pdf, 74 pages)
7) NFL Ferries Adds Additional Sailing - TIAPEI
8) B.C. Government Trips Up on Tourism B.C. Decision; Tourism Stumbles - TIAC
9) TIAC Talk Newsletter - Aug. 20
10) Register Now for Canada’s Tourism Leadership Summit 
11) NB Tourism Indicators - Jan - June 2009
12) Join CTC in hunt for travel industry’s best social-media-as-marketing efforts.
13) Michele McKenzie gives her verdict on LOCALS KNOW.
14) CTC adds not-for-profit know-how to its board.
15) International Travel Account - 2nd Quarter 2009 - Stats Canada
16) Characteristics of International Travellers - 1st Quarter 2009 - Stats Canada




 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - August 10th

1) CTC - Tourism Intelligence Bulletin - July 2009
2) May Tourism Statistics Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) 2009 Key NS Tourism Indicators - Jan-May 2009
4) NS Tourism Facts Flash newsletter - August 4
5) Victoria County Occupancy Rates - May 2009 
6) CTC Tourism Snapshot -May 2009 
7) PEI Tourism Indicators - June 2009
8) What’s happening in the airline industry? Check out CTC’s latest air scan: June 14 to July 19, 2009.
9) Tourism in 2008: the highs and the lows.
10) Michele McKenzie gives an update on the Mexico market.
11) The 25 Immutable Rules of Successful Tourism - RBrooks & TIANB
12) Tourism Communication Centre marks 30th anniversary (09/08/05) - NB Tourism & Parks
13) Tourism Best Practices Mission a Success! - HNL
14) Fall Flavours - Prince Edward Island Extends to Ten Days in its Second Season, PEI Tourism


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - (Updated July 31, 2009)
1) Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador calls for further attention to be given to Marine Atlantic  
2) The Explorer Quotient - CTC
3) Airfares headed higher next year as airlines cut costs and economy recovers - Winnipeg Free Press
4) Passport rules blamed for drop in U.S. tourists - Winnipeg Free Press
5) Domestic Travel - 4th Quarter & Annual 2008 - Stats Canada
6) ‘Canada is a Big Place’ blog passes halfway mark across Canada, paves way for two-way conversation.



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News (Updated July 21, 2009)

1) Cape Breton Island Named One of the Best Islands in the World
2) Agency selected to develop marketing direction for tourism (09/07/16) NB Tourism & Parks
3) TIAC Talk Newsletter - July 17
4) Festivals and Events PEI releases research commissioned on PEI Festivals & Events Sector
5) Mexico Visa Update - Michele Mackenzie, CTC
6) Travel Between Canada & Other Countries - May 2009
7) Green shoots of recovery sprout in CTC’s April Tourism Snapshot.
8) Canada not always on US minds in 2008.



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - July 10, 2009
1)What's new at ACTP - July/August
2) i Love Nova Scotia contest is launched
3) Bay of Fundy Make top 77
4) Cool new Northern voice lights up the 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
5) Escalating travel deficit hit record high in Q4 ‘08 - CTC
6) New CTC report puts Canadian tourism sector under economic microscope.


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - July 7, 2009
1) Canada is a Big Place - CTC Bloggers
2) 2009-2010 NS Tourism Research Plan
3) PEI Tourism Indicators - May 2009
4) TIANB Conference 2009 Speaker Bio and Presentations
5) Canadian travel surged ahead in French market in ‘08.
6) 2009 Gold Rush event
7) National Tourism Indicators 2009 1st Quarter - Stats Can
8) Industry Matters - Tourism Saskatchewan
9) Tourism BC - Tourism Indicators - Data Tables


Atlantic Canada and National Tourism news - June 26, 2009
 1) NS Tourism Facts Flash newsletter- June 22
2) April Victoria County Occupancy Rates
3) Living History and Culture Tourism Best Practice Mission - Sept. 13-17
4) Communities in Bloom Press Release
5) GMIST newsletter - June 2009
6) Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Industry Boosted Through Renewal of Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership - NL Gov't - Tourism, Culture & Recreation
7) Biking Canada—our top 10 list.
8) CTC bloggers set off on cross-Canada epic adventure from Montréal, QC.
9) Canadian travel deficit hit record high in Q3 ‘08.
10) Don’t miss out: enter ‘09 GoMedia Canada Marketplace awards now.
11) CTC in-market offices get in the mood for Canada Day.



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - June 20, 2009
1)April Tourism statistics Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) NS Tourism key Indicators
3) Nova Scotian Sounds Tour UK this summer - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
4) A cross fertilization of ideas from another sector - Tourism cafe
5) TIAC Talk - June 10
6) Bay of Fundy - New 7 Wonders - Vote Now
7) Government and Industry name new Tourism Board members
8) Canada’s global competitiveness set for big boost in Q3 2009.
9) Forbes Traveler takes a walk on the Canadian wild side.
10) Travel Between Canada and Other Countries - April 2009



Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - June 13, 2009
 1) CTC Tourism Intelligence Bulletin - May 2009
2) Top 10 tips: travelling to Canada’s North.
3) CTC Tourism Snapshot - March 2009
4) 2009 Q1 reports - CTC
5) NS Tourism Facts Flash - 2009 Fall newspaper Insert (Packages)
6) NDP responses to TIANS Tourism Questions
7) TIANS 2009-2010 Board of Directors
8) OurPEI.ca - Submit Your Favourite PEI Vacation Tip
9) 10,000 Years in the Making: St. Anthony Hosts Iceberg Festival - Nl Tourism, Culture & Recreation



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - June 6, 2009
1) Highland Village Museum Holds Saint Columba's Feast Day - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
2) Beware Of Scam Targeted At Tourism Operators - TIAPEI
3) Tourism Day on Parliament Hill - TIANB & Hotel Association of Canada
4) Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador goes green for Tourism Awareness Week
5) CTC - Tourism Intelligence Bulletin - May 2009
6) Canadian Tourism Commission’s “LOCALS KNOW” campaign inspires Canadians to discover the unknown Canada
7) "Locals Know.ca" website


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - May 31, 2009
1) TIANB Conference presentations 
2) TIAC Talk newsletter - HNL
3) Canada’s top five car-free islands—well, mostly
4) How to coin Olympic spirit
5) Countdown to 2010 Winter Games: TV crews roaming Canada for feature footage.
6) International travel account - Stats Canada
7) Characteristics of international travellers - Stats Canada



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - May 22, 2009
1) NS Tourism Facts Flash Newsletter - May 22
2) Tourisme Montréal receives prestigious Webby Award.
3) CTC's Annual Report shows how tourism sector put national economy in the shade in 2008 -TIAPEI
4) NS Product Development Day Presentation - Secrets of Travel Packaging Success
 5) NS Tourism Research Forum Presentations Now Available
6) By land, by sea or by air: take a journey to Canada’s heart and soul.
7) CTC Media Centre gets sleek new look in run-up to 2010 Winter Games.
8) Saint John Tourism Stats - TIANB
9) Tourism Research Blog - TRC, UPEI
10) PEI Tourism Tides May Newsletter - TIAPEI
11) NB Tourism & Parks Spring Focus on Tourism Newsletter
12) Tourism Website Upgrades Trip Planning Map Features - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation & HNL


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - May 4, 2009

1) TIANS Applauds Committment for New Convention Centre
2) Hundreds join web conference to find out how CTC will spend federal stimulus funding for tourism marketing.
3) Get ready to feel the force of CTC’s ‘Explorer Quotient’ web-marketing tools at the Rendez-vous Canada
industry event.
4) 2009 NS Key Tourism Indicators - Jan-Feb
5) January and February Tourism Statistics Available - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
6) BOOKPEI the new Central reservation System for PEI is up and Running for 2009 = PEI Tourism 
7) New tourism product direction unveiled (09/04/30) - NB Tourism & Parks
8) Chef Renée Lavallée wins Taste of Nova Scotia Cutting Edge Culinary Competition.

 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - April 25, 2009
1) NS Tourism Facts Flash Newsletter
2) Discover a Nova Scotia Favourite - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) 3rd Annual NS Tourism Research Forum - April 28
4) 2009 NS Product Development Day (April 29) - Packaging Secrets Revealed
5) What's important about  experiential tourism -Tourism Cafe
6) Golf Innovation for PEI - Golf PEI & TIAPEI
7) Saviour hits PEI on May 28 - TIAPEI
8) Launch of 2009 Summer Tourism Marketing Campaign - NB Tourism & Parks
9) HNL partners with the Provincial Government, Municipalities to announce first step towards a new provincial signage policy - HNL
10) Travel and Tourism Lobby Day on Parliament Hill  - TIAC
11) Provincial Government announces Funding for Festival 500 Sharing the Voices - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
12) Canada has to work harder to keep tourism market share in Germany, CTC report says.
13) Want to understand what CTC will deliver under special federal economic stimulus funding? Here’s your e-opportunity.
CTC invites tourism industry to web conference.
14) Birding in Canada—10 top spots.

15) Tourisme Montréal shifting to 100% Web-based advertising.
16) The Times of London travel magazine selects Nova Scotia resort among 16 best.
17) National Geographic ADVENTURE’s picks of top adventure travel companies in the world.
18) Stay-cationing trend: NB Tourism’s 225 experiences - Chronicle Herald



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - April 4, 2009
1) Victoria County Occupancy Rate & Room Nights Sold - 2008
2) CTC Tourism Snapshot - Jan. 2009
3) CTC Tourism Intelligence Bulletin - March 2009
4) CTC’s Go Media Canada Marketplace makes ‘dollars and sense’ in tough economic times.
Registration deadline is June 1.
5) National Tourism Indicators - 4th Quarter 2008 and year 2008 - Stats Canada
6) NS Tourism Facts Flash Special Edition - April 2
7) NS Tourism Facts Flash Newsletter - March 2009
8) TIANB March Newsletter - TIANB


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - March 28, 2009
1) Visitors Invited to Experience Nova Scotia in 2009 - NS Tourism, Culture, Heritage
2) 2008 Year End Tourism Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) NS Key Tourism Indicators - December 2008 and YTD
4) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Manager, NL Tourism Board - HNL
5) Economic Stimulus Investments in Budget 2009 Top $900 Million - NL
6) Cape Breton Island Tourism Marketing strategy - 20 pgs. (pdf)
7) ‘Spotlight’ shines on Canada at UK travel-industry event with new partners, favourable exchange rate.
8) Brits go crazy for Canucks and Canada, and CTC-UK efforts are boosting media coverage.
9) Open for business at CTC’s ‘Rendez-vous Canada’ May 9-13. There’s still time to sign up!
10) CTC nets innovation award at ITB tradeshow in Berlin.
11) Pedal that pavement: masses take to the streets of Montréal, QC’s cyclo-palooza, the biggest two-wheeled parade on earth.
12) Twitter and Green Meetings Technology Sessions Announced for Online Revealed
13) Ontario budget includes more cash for tourism marketing
14) Tourism cuts no surprise: industry

 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - March 20, 2009
1) Tourism Outlook - March 2009 - CTRI & NS Tourism Insights
2) Tourism Industry Attends Conference and Tradeshow - TIAPEI
3) Tourism Road Shows and Forum Discussions - Tourism PEI
4) TIANB Reaction to NB Budget - TIANB
5) First Draft of the TIANB conference program May 20-22, 2009 - TIANB
6) Travel between Canada and other countries , Jan. 2009- Stats Canada
7) Domestic Travel - 1st Quarter 2008 - Stats Canada
8) Canada jumps to fifth in world tourism rankings.
9) The federal budget, the CTC and Canada’s tourism industry.
10) It’s the first impression that matters, and new ‘Welcome to Canada’ program makes a good one on travellers at our ports of entry.
11) Adventure Canada Announces Its New Innovative Approach To Expedition Travel
12) Edmonton Attractions Make Canada’s Festival City a Family Affair


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News ( Updated March 8, 2009)

1) You can now register online for the Nova Scotia Tourism Research Symposium - NS Tourism
2) Tourism PEI launches 2009 Marketing, Media and Public Relations Plan - PEI Tourism
3) Register online for NS Product Development Day now - NS Tourism
4)  2009 Marketing Overview creative showcase - PEITAC (2.85 meg pdf)
5) Sandpiper Cottages And Suites Recognized For Innovative Use Of Technology To Enhance Business Practices - TIAPEI
6) Upgrades to Mount Carleton Provincial Park announced (09/03/04) - NB Tourism & Parks
7) Wildland Tours named one of National Geographic’s Best - HNL
8) Canadian Sustainable Tourism Advisory Council - HNL & TIAC
9) Canadians encouraged to prepare for document requirements to enter the United States by land and water -
Canadian Border Services Agency
10) Some overseas travel up, US travel down in Dec. ’08, says CTC’s Tourism Snapshot. Read about Canada and global travel trends, get the latest tourism stats.
11) CTC doing it ‘in style’ for Toronto, ON, media.
12) A Couple of Chicks e-Marketing Teams with RadonicRodgers Design+Marketing



Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - February 28

1)Nova Scotia Tourism Facts Flash newsletter - February 2009
2) February Excellence TIANB February newsletter - TIANB
3) 2009 Island Guide ready for Distribution - PEI Tourism
4) Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador supports Parks Canada position on no transmission lines through
 Gros Morne National Park - HNL
5) ECMA Awards, Festival and Conference Opens in Corner Brook - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
6) Canadian Tourism Commission and RDÉE Canada teaming up to invite world to discover Canada.
7) Internationally Renowned Tourism Leader Joins CTHRC
8) CTC - 2010 Winter Games
9) Recession grounds passengers, cuts into airline profits - Winnipeg Free Press
10) Reflections on Experiential tourism in Manitoba

 

 


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - February 23, 2009

1) TIAC releases Tourism & Travel Trends 2008 (6.96 meg pdf)
2) Discovering Ontario - A report on The Future of Tourism (2.42 meg pdf)
3) Archives Launches tribute to Silver Dart Pilot - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
4) Tourism industry holds breath for 2009 - Laura Severs, Business Edge
4) TIAPEI Tourism Tides Newsletter - February 2009
5) TIAPEI Annual Conference Agenda - March 4-5, 2009
6) Tourism booklet promoting Restigouche region officially released (09/02/16) - NB Tourism & Parks
7) Report on Air Transportation Released - NL Gov't - Business, Transportation & Works
8) HNL Tourism Times Newsletter
9) Canadian Tourism Commission Enters Tourism Market in India
10) Travel between Canada and other countries - December 2008, Stats Canada





Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - February 7, 2009
1) Funding Announced For Silver Dart Centennial - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) TIAPEI Presents Industry Position to Standing Committee on Tax-Inclusive Pricing - TIAPEI
3) Restaurant Business Sizzling In Recession - CBC news & TIAPEI
4) Big Break PEI begins April 20th on Golf Channel - PEI Tourism
5) Review on the use of technology in tourism - TIANB
6) TIAC Tourism Talk Newsletter - Feb. 4
7) Tourism Marketing Efforts Earn International Acclaim - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
8)  CTC Tourism Snapshot - November 2008, Travel Trends and Tourism Stats 
9) Canadian Tourism Commission CEO McKenzie welcomes federal budget news
10) CTC takes the lead in going digital @ Canada-e-Connect Conference
11) CTC - Tourism Intelligence Bulletin - January 2009
12) ATTA Members featured in National Geographic Adventure’s February cover story



 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - January 29

1) The Cape Breton Island Marketing Strategy January 2009 newsletter now available
2) The draft copy of the Cape Breton Island Marketing Strategy is now available -2.69 meg pdf
3) NS Tourism Facts Flash newsletter - January 2009
4) TIAC - Tourism Industry Applauds $800 Million in Tourism and Travel Investments Announced in Budget 2009
5) Nova Scotia November Tourism Stats available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
6) Nova Scotia Tourism Insights - Jan-Nov. 2008
7) Nova Scotia Key Tourism Indicators - November 2008
8) Victoria County Occupancy Rate - November 2008
9) NB Tourism & Parks - Focus in Tourism January Newsletter
10) Tourism Industry Association delighted with 2010 Juno Awards announcement - HNL
11) CTC 4th Quarter ’08 reports are now online.
12) CTC research posts new reports.
13) Going live! CTC’s GoMedia Canada Marketplace 2009 website officially launched!

 Atlantic Canada & national Tourism News - January 16, 2009
1) Charlottetown Airport Ends 2008 with 11.5 per cent Growth Increase - The Guardian
2) New Brunswick Tourism Indicators Jan-Nov, 2008
3) Tour operator revives link between St. John's and U.K.  - CBC News & HNL
4) Q4 2008 Market reports - CTC
5) National Tourism Indicators 3rd Quarter 2008 - Statscan
6) New Television Ads Introduced in 2009 Tourism Campaign - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
7) Read Oct. ’08 travel trends and stats in Tourism Snapshot.
8) Year in Review: CTC-Germany, 2008.
9) The UK is Canada’s biggest overseas travel market—and Spotlight Canada is the show.
10) Air service to fly again in Yarmouth - Vanguard & NS Business Journal
11) Inverness cautious in considering tourism levy - CB Post & NS Business Journal

 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - January 9
 1) Sustainable Destination Survey Rates 100+ Destinations for 2008 - Lunenburg, NS (Travel Mole)
2) PEI Tourism Plan 2009 -pdf, 25 pages, 1.5 meg
3) TIAC seeking input from membership ahead of Senate study on credit and debit card rates and fees - HNL
4) Read all about it: CTC’s new Global Tourism Watch survey is out, plus a detailed report on the meetings and conventions travel sector.
5) International visitors, media love Canada! CTC lists Canada kudos for 2008.
6) CTC lists Canada kudos for 2008. (Part II in a two-part series).
7) www.gomontreal.about.com
8) Nova Scotia Seafood Cooking School announces dates for 2009, new programs
9) Travel Survey of Residents of Canada (TSRC) - 4th Quarter 2007 - Stats Canada
10) International Travel Survey - 2007

Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - December 18, 2008

1) 2009 TIANS Tourism Summit Presentations
2) Capital budget invests in tourism infrastructure (08/12/16) -NB Tourism & Parks
3) TIANB President's Message
4) Newfoundland and Labrador Named World’s Top Travel Secret - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
5) International Appalachian Trail Progressing In Western Newfoundland - NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
6) Year-in-review, 2008: CTC-UK
7) Global Tourism Watch reports make their debut on CTC corporate website.
8) CTC’s latest air scan now online. - Dec. 15th
9) NS Tourism Facts Flash Newsletter - December 8
10) TIAC Talk Newsletter -  Dec. 12
11) 2009 Nova Scotia Festivals, Events Announced by Nova Scotia Tourism
12) Meet Steve Allan: CTC’s Chair of the Board of Directors
13) World tourism biz unites to go green
14) 2010 Winter Games tourism group hosts international media in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler,
prepping for the Games
15) Check out the CTC’s Experiences Toolkit, and take the survey
16) Online Revealed Canada Announces Partnership with the Canadian Tourism Commission


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - December 5, 2008

 1) Province investing in Tourism Niche Markets - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage & Economic Development
2) Tourism to Build on Strengths in 2009 - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) October, Year-End Tourism Statistics Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
4) NS Tourism key Indicators - October 2008, NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
5)  Victoria County Fixed Roof Accommodation Occupancy Rate - October 2008
6) New Tourism Intelligence Bulletin and Tourism Snapshot now online.
7) Canada makes No. 2 ranking, CTC global marketing strategy garners great press.
8) CTC-UK’s ‘Canada Dome’ captures Gold Media Innovation Award in experiential category.
9) World tourism biz unites to go green.
10) Online Marketing Firm A Couple of Chicks e-Marketing Wins Pinnacle Award
11) Minister Docherty announces newly Restructured funding programs for the 2009 Season - PEI Tourism
12) Tourism Compensation Study - TIANB & CTHRC
13) 2009 Nova Scotia Tourism Partnerships & Programs (1.14 meg. pdf)
14) 2009 Nova Scotia Tourism Plan (3.55 meg. pdf)
15) Haverstock says thank you to Alberta


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - November 28, 2008
1) Special Edition of NB Focus in Tourism - November 2008
2) Success of London-Fredericton flight leads to second year of operation (08/11/26)
3) CTC's latest air scan now online
4) Reporting from London, I’m Andrew Clark - CTC
5)  How Canadian! A pond for skating, a Quebec-grown holiday tree and a ‘Mountini’ enchant New Yorkers.
6) Joggins Fossil Cliffs, NS makes UNESCO list.
7) Domestic Travel 2007 (revised) - Stats Canada


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism news - November 23, 2008

1) Cape Breton Marketing Strategy Status - Nov. 21
2) P.E.I. #5 in Ranking of Islands
3) TIAC Newsletter - Nov. 21
4) Australian scribes and journos love Sydney’s CTC office
5) CTC Media Centre contributor takes home major award


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - Nov. 15th

1)NS Facts Flash Special Edition - Nov. 12
2) CTC Tourism Snapshot - August 2008
3) Canada jumps 10 spots to become world’s No. 2 ranked country brand.
4) Tourism Intelligence Report Sept. 2008 (CTC)
5) Lower fuel costs not enough to encourage travel, new report says.
6) Monkman Pass trail opens in BC.
7) Charlottetown Festival line-up announced for 2009
8) Deadline to Submit to HAC Hall of Fame Awards is Fast Approaching
9) 2008 National awards for Tourism Excellence (TIAC)
10) TIAC Talk Newsletter - Nov. 14
11) P.E.I. Tourism Inspections Going Online - TIAPEI & PEI Tourism
12) Broadband Services Provided to Rural Islanders - Guardian
13) HNL's Four Step Challenge - HNL


 Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - Nov. 7th

1)NS Tourism Facts Flash Newsletter - November
2) What is new at ACTP October/November ?
3) Green your Business Toolkit
4) September Tourism Performance Indicators Released -TIAPEI
5) NB Tourism Operators receive national awards
6) CTC, Parks Canada join forces, sign ‘Memo of Understanding’
7) CTC debuts edgy new broadcast spots, a key part of its 2009 global campaign.
8) International Centre for Responsible Tourism Canada to launch November 12


Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - Nov. 1st

1) September Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) Tourism Insights - January to September - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) Nova Scotia Key Tourism Indicators - September
4) Victoria County Occupancy & Room Nights Sold - September & YTD
5) TIANS Conference - Nov. 30 - Dec 2
6) TIAC Talk Newsletter - October 29, 2008
7) CTC’s latest air scan now online - Oct 31
8) Handling change in uncertain times: an open letter to the Canadian tourism industry from Michele McKenzie
9) Branding Canada by camera
10) Go North, everyone! Arctic cruising is all the rage
11) What’s happening in Canada this winter?
12) Prince Edward Island culinary team wins Olympic gold


Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - October 21

1) Tourism industry campaigns for a life-preserver - Vancouver Sun
2) Attention, travel businesses! CTC ‘Canada Specialist Program’ has a free listing service - CTC
3) Mom and pop lodges fading out - Globe & Mail
4) Travel Between Canada and Other Countries - August 2008
5)  NS Tourism Facts Flash newsletter - Week of October 6th
6) August Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
7) NS Key Tourism Indicators - August 2008
8) Victoria County Occupancy Rates for August 2008

Atlantic Canada & National Tourism News - October 14

1) Golf with Style - PEI and Legends of Golf set to hit the TV Screen - PEI Tourism
2) August Numbers Better Then Expected Despite Record Rainfall - PEI Tourism
3) PEI Tourism Indicators - August 2008 - PEI Tourism
4) Travel Trade Show Promotes Atlantic Canada As a World Class Destination - PEI Tourism
5) TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence 2008 Finalists
6) TIAC Talk Newsletter - October 2008
7) Fall 2008 NB Focus on Tourism Newsletter
8) New scenic drive symbols unveiled (08/10/06) - NB Tourism & Parks
9) Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) Launches new Canada Explorer Tool
10) Canadian tourism revenues increase despite downturn in US visits, CTC reports
11) CTC's latest air scan now online
12) National Tourism Indicators - Second Quarter 2008
13) NS THRC Fall newsletter - Professionally speaking

 




Tourism News - September 26th, 2008
1) Event Celebrates Arts, Culture in Nova Scotia - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
2) Our Tourism Industry is Sinking Fast - TIANB
3) TIAC 2008 Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit
4) NB Tourism Newsletter - Focus on Tourism, Sept. Special Edition, NB Tourism & Parks
5) P.E.I. Tourism Operators in Running for National Honours - TIAPEI & Guardian
6) Island East 2008 Cycling Event
7) The Ballad of Stompin' Tom a Stomping Success - Guardian
8) Fall Flavours in top 100 events for North America - Guardian
9) East Coast Trail Receives More Than $728,000 in Provincial Support for Extension and
Maintenance - Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Culture & Recreation, Innovation, Trade & Rural Development
10) TIAC Talk September Newsletter
11) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renew
12) Q2 report: Canada’s International Travel Account now available online
13) CTC’s latest air scan now online
14) ‘Into the GMIST’ of Gros Morne, NL for green gathering

15) Challenges still ahead for Canadian tourism industry, Conference Board reports
16) Authentic Experiencer’ or ‘Cultural Explorer’? CTC and Parks Canada can match your ‘EQ’ type
17) Travel between Canada and other countries




 Tourism News - September 7th

1) Event Celebrates Arts, Culture in Nova Scotia - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) Premier, Minister Urge Federal Government to Reconsider Cuts to Culture - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) Tourism Technology website re-designed
4) PEI July Tourism Indicators
5) Government Cooperation Supports Gold Country Program
6) The British are coming—and they’re looking for luxe R&R in the ‘Real Canada
7) Viva Mexico! Mexican travellers just keep flocking to Canada
8) Canada tells airlines to respect passenger rights - Globe & Mail
9) WestJet, Air Canada post strong load numbers - Globe & Mail
10) Air Canada's Jazz removes life vests to save weight and fuel - Tourism Exchange


 Tourism News - August 29

1) July Tourism Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
2) NS Key Tourism Indicators Statistics - July 2008
3) Wizard of Ads“One Man Brand Bootcamp” Coming to Charlottetown September 4 -Tourism Charlottetown
4) Shellfish Festival Grows into Major Tourism Draw -Guardian
5) Preliminary program -Canada's Tourism leadership Summit (TIAC) Nov. 3-5, Gatineau, Quebec
6) International travel account - 2nd Quarter 2008 (preliminary) - Stats Canada
7) Characteristics of international travellers -1st Quarter 2008 (Preliminary) - Stats Canada
8) Tourism Snapshot—Year-in-Review 2007: now online
9) Cross-Canada adventures
10) Ecotourism conference in Vancouver, BC - Oct 27-29




 Tourism News - August 22
1) High fuel costs, fewer travellers cause N.S. ferry to reduce service - Aliant Net News
2) New Brunswick Tourism Industry’s perspective on The Discussion Paper of the New Brunswick Tax System - TIANB
3) Travel between Canada and other countries - June 2008, Stats Canada
4) Big in Japan: Anne of Green Gables
5) Experiences star on revamped CTC-Korea website
6) Toronto in TripAdvisor's Top 10 Urban Getaways
7) Looking for Things to Do or Great City Tips? Real People Tell All in City Spice
8) Bay of Fundy in Worldwide 7 Wonders Contest
9) Nova Scotia Vacation Memories in New Blogs section on novascotia.com

 


 Tourism News - August 17

1) Centennial celebration of historic flight of the Silver Dart launched -CB Post
2) NS Tourism Facts Flash Newsletter - August 2008
3) What is new at ACTP July/August 2008
4) Tourism Industry Lobby Day on Prince Edward Island - TIAPEI
5) Links at Crowbush Cove and Rodd Hotels & Resorts Top Value With West Jet Customers - TIAPEI
6) Louisiana media visiting Acadian Coastal Drive (08/08/14) - NB Tourism & Parks
7) The other life list: birding
8) Meet—and market—the new face of Canada
9) MPI Foundation Canada to launch results of Canadian Economic Impact Study
10) Caribbean Internet Marketing Conference Online Revealed Announces Agenda
11) 2008 Online Revealed Canada Offline Magazine
12) Bye, bye, miss American dough - Chronicle Herald

 Tourism News - August 10 Week

1) Canadian Tourism Commission - July 2008 Tourism Intelligence Bulletin
2) 2) Province, Federal Government Invest in North Highland Community Museum - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
3) The Future of Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources - A Tourism Perspective
4) Media Release: Ferry Announcement Applauded But Not Good Enough for Tourism
5) NS Key Tourism Indicators - June 2008
6) Destination Cape Breton Association - July 2008 Newsletter
7) CTC delivers new airline scan
8) Canada alternately thrills, exhausts US blogger
9) The Best of Nova Scotia at James Beard House
10) West Coast of Canada sees increase in multi-generational travel
11) Banff announces completion of Banff Refreshing

 

 

Recent News

1) June Tourism Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture, & Heritage
2) Governments Invest in Continued Operation of the Digby-Saint John Ferry Service
3) PEI Tourism Indicators - Month of June 2008 - PEI Tourism
4) JUNE TOURISM PERFORMANCE INDICATORS INDICATE ANNE’S LAND OCCUPANCY UP - PEI Tourism
5) TIANB Executive Director's message
6) CTHRC Report "Long on Prospects, Short on People"
7) CTHRC Tourism HR Forum
8) Hot trends and trade secrets: CTC turns business intelligence into global opportunities
9) Business travellers to Canada spend more
10) New Coalition Believes Promoting BC Camping and RV Experiences
11) CanadianTourismBlog.ca in AllTop's collection of top Canadian blogs
12) British Columbia Celebrates 150 Years in Province-Wide Cultural Crawl

July 2008 News

1) NS Tourism Facts Flash - Week of July 21
2) Musical Royale at NS Highland Village, Iona - July 29
3) April and May Tourism Stats Available - NS Tourism, Culture & Heritage
4) Gaelic Folklife School and Concert - NS Highland Village
5) Pucks brought in bucks - Chronicle Herald
6) NS Key Tourism Indicators - April & May
7) HR Resources Give You Competitive Advantage - CTHRC & TIAPEI
8) Newfoundland and Labrador Opens Giant Window to Fresh Air in Toronto
9) NL Tourism's "real" superboard - HNL
10) 'Experiential tourism’ takes off, and new CTC guide leads the charge
11) CTC's Pure Canada Magazine Keeps winning Awards
12) Canadian authors find inspiration, sensory overload in Tofino -CTC


Past News

1) Travel between Canada and other countries - May 2008
2) Soaring gas prices curbing travel confidence.
3) Travel Manitoba media website named best in Canada
4) TIAC Newsletter - July, 2008
5) Twice as many tall ships expected at next year’s fest - Herald
6) New GPS Feature Added to Tourism PEI Website
7) Destination Cape Breton June Newsletter
8) New Investment in Provincial Historic Sites Designed to Enhance Programming and Visitor Experience -
NL Tourism, Culture & Recreation
9) International CTC staff presented summaries of what's going on in their respective markets at the CTC's 2008
GoMedia Canada Marketplace in Quebec City, QC on July 4
10) CTC spotlights top 29 Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences in Canada with new guide.
11) Headin’ down the highway—epic Canadian road trips
12) Winner Of The Authentic Seacoast Photo Contest Announced
13) CHEAP ON GAS – BIG ON TOURISM

14) CTC April 2008 Tourism Snapshot
15) Working Together to Grow Festival Tourism - Travel Manitoba
 16) Manitoba outspent by neighbours on tourism  - Winnipeg Free Press

 







 

 





      




 
 
 
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