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Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S.
B.C. tourism sector pushing for action on taxes, immigration as election heats up

B.C. tourism sector pushing for action on taxes, immigration as election heats up

Industry leaders push for permanent GST cuts, dedicated tourism minister, increased immigration to support Canada’s tourism and hospitality sectors
More non-stop flights help spur mainland Chinese visits to B.C.

More non-stop flights help spur mainland Chinese visits to B.C.

Mainland Chinese visitors are important because they were the highest-spending international visitors pre-pandemic
Reliance announces plan to convert Vancouver office building to hotel

Reliance announces plan to convert Vancouver office building to hotel

Project would convert an office building at the corner of West Cordova and Thurlow streets into an 180-room hotel
Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump for expected attendance slump

Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump for expected attendance slump

The chair of transgender studies at the University of Victoria is worried about attendance at this year's Moving Trans History Forward conference, with expectations of a 40 per cent drop in numbers.
Vancouver tourism hits right note with Juno Awards

Vancouver tourism hits right note with Juno Awards

From the Junos to FIFA World Cup, industry looks to convert visits into economic activity
Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost

Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost

Vancouver hotels in February topped Canadian major markets for occupancy, room-rates
Marathon Vancouver airport hotel strike ends after 1,411 days

Marathon Vancouver airport hotel strike ends after 1,411 days

RICHMOND, B.C. — The union representing workers at the Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel says staff have ratified a new collective agreement, ending a nearly four-year-long strike.
Investors shun tourism investments in stock market correction

Investors shun tourism investments in stock market correction

Tourism stocks plummet as visitor counts to Canada suffer first monthly year-over-year decline in nearly four years
Vendor sues Capilano Suspension Bridge, alleges $231K in unpaid invoices

Vendor sues Capilano Suspension Bridge, alleges $231K in unpaid invoices

Surrey's TDH Enterprises Ltd. listed 11 invoiced amounts that it said the tourist attraction had agreed to pay but has yet to settle