Latest CATO report shows Canadian tour operators making an impact
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has once again commissioned the consulting firm BDO to carry out a third study of the economic impact of Canadian tour operators for 2024-2025. A first analysis was conducted in 2021 to evaluate...
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CATO, ETC inviting operators to a webinar on responsible travel innovation
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO), in partnership with the European Travel Commission (ETC), will be hosting a webinar tailored specifically for product development teams within member tour operator organizations. Scheduled...
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Baxter Media Raises a Glass to CATO at summer gathering
CATO members received some heartfelt appreciation from Baxter Media and their executive-director alike Thursday evening. Baxter Media hosted the association's chairman, Brett Walker, executive-director, Jean Hebert and representatives of some...
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Tourism at a Crossroads: Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition Urges Action
The Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition is calling for “urgent policy clarity and coordinated action,” saying that “the combined effects of tariffs, funding cuts, new fees to enter the United States, and uncertainty at border crossings are...
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Peter Lacy appointed to Board of Directors of CATO
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has appointed Peter Lacy, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Goway Travel, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Lacy brings decades of leadership and industry expertise to...
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Tariff Reaction: CATO Issues Call to Action
In a powerful statement following the United States’ imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods and energy, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has issued a ‘Call to Action,’ urging the industry to “stand up for the tourism...
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CATO condemns unwarranted tariffs on Canadian goods, says travel industry will suffer
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has released a statement that strongly condemns the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. "These tariffs will cause significant harm to our economy, leading to job losses,...
CATO urges its members to attend TICO AGM
With TICO set to hold its AGM tomorrow (Tues., Sept. 24 at 5 pm), CATO is encouraging its members to participate in large numbers. The full agenda for the meeting is available here. They can register by clicking here. In a statement, CATO...
CATO releases its second tour operator economic impact report
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has released its second study of the economic impact of Canadian tour operators for 2023. CATO commissioned consulting firm BDO to carry out a second study of the economic impact of Canadian...
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CATO Keeps Taking Care of Business
Despite the cliché to the contrary, perception is not always the reality. Consider, for example, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO). It hasn't had a very high profile – certainly not in the trade media – but it has been...