Issue Date: May 17, 2021
As Canada prepares to welcome the world at a reimagined RVC+, Destination Canada’s Maureen Riley admits that: “We know that competition for tourism will be ferocious coming out of this pandemic,” but she also makes it clear that “the foundation we are currently setting means we will be ready once restrictions are lifted. Tourism businesses have made huge investments in new health and hygiene protocols and they are ready to welcome back visitors.”
TIAC: Taking the lead on the road to recovery “The overarching message I want our members/the industry to know,” says TIAC’s president & CEO, Beth Potter, “is that we are working hard for them. The road to recovery may seem long, but TIAC will be here for you the entire way.” Indigenous tourism: Time to listen to its voice ITAC president & CEO, Keith Henry talks about the crisis facing the Indigenous tourism industry and makes it clear that “Our industry requires stable funding, an Indigenous-led strategy and support to ensure long term recovery.” Taking care of business... and leisure travel too Direct Travel’s Joel Ostrov won’t tell you that there aren’t still some challenges ahead, but he’ll also point out that in his view, the public’s thirst for vacation travel is stronger than ever. And things don’t look bad for business travel either.
310 Dupont Toronto, ON, M5R 1V9 Tel: 416 968-7252 Web: www.travelpress.com This is a CCAB/BPA audited publication. Don't miss an issue of your FREE subscription. If you have a comment or suggestion about this publication, please email us at circ@baxter.net Update Profile & Subscriptions
Why am I getting this? Baxter Media is Canada's largest and most authoritative source of news and information for the travel and tourism industry. This email was sent to you because you have subscribed to Canadian Travel Press®, at travelpress.com If you would like to stop receiving Canadian Travel Press®, you can update your profile or unsubscribe here to be removed from our distribution.