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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.
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Higher airfares are likely upshot of Sunwing-WestJet integration, experts say

Higher airfares are likely upshot of Sunwing-WestJet integration, experts say

WestJet's decision to bring Sunwing Airlines under its main banner could mean less service and higher fares — particularly in Western Canada and smaller cities across the country, experts say.
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Royal B.C. Museum CEO resigns after 16 months

Royal B.C. Museum CEO resigns after 16 months

The museum announced Alicia Dubois’ resignation in a statement Friday afternoon
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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
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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
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U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

The decline of shopping bus tours isn't the only factor hampering recovery for border-town businesses
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Earls sets launch date for new Birdies banner

Earls sets launch date for new Birdies banner

It's the first new store banner for the Fuller family in years
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Known travellers from 13 more countries can skip visa to come to Canada: minister

Known travellers from 13 more countries can skip visa to come to Canada: minister

The expanded list of countries includes Thailand, Philippines, Costa Rica and others
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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
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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.
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