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Tourism businesses in a ‘dire’ state, with debt mounting and demand meager: industry

Tourism businesses in a ‘dire’ state, with debt mounting and demand meager: industry

The head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada says businesses are struggling to stay afloat under a pile of debt and a dearth of overseas visitors.
Vancouver ranks #6 destination in North America for solo travel

Vancouver ranks #6 destination in North America for solo travel

Do you think the city is a good place to visit alone?
A trailblazing Vancouver pizza restaurant grows again under new ownership

A trailblazing Vancouver pizza restaurant grows again under new ownership

Two more pizza spots coming to Vancouver with a familiar name
Global chain founded by sandwich royalty plans first Metro Vancouver location

Global chain founded by sandwich royalty plans first Metro Vancouver location

Makers of "the world's greatest hot sandwich" have mouths watering in Metro Vancouver.
B.C. camping goes upscale as land, operating costs bite

B.C. camping goes upscale as land, operating costs bite

Operators focus on RVs, luxury amenities for post-pandemic glampers
Cypress Mountain taps Matt Davies as new president

Cypress Mountain taps Matt Davies as new president

Davies is tasked with increasing revenue and keeping up the overall performance of the resort
Visits to Canada soar in May

Visits to Canada soar in May

Non-resident trips to Canada by air soared 52.5 per cent, compared with May 2022
Destination Canada marketing increasingly to focus on roads beween West Coast and Alberta

Destination Canada marketing increasingly to focus on roads beween West Coast and Alberta

Move dovetails with Destination British Columbia's previously stated priority
Whistler businesses ‘optimistic’ ahead of an unpredictable summer season

Whistler businesses ‘optimistic’ ahead of an unpredictable summer season

Amid climbing costs of doing business, B.C.’s minimum hourly wage rose to $16.75 on June 1
AG largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites 'minor' shortfalls

AG largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites 'minor' shortfalls

VICTORIA — B.C's auditor general says the province's COVID-19 support program for the devastated tourism industry followed most required guidelines, though he raised some concerns about the way it was documented and monitored.