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Travel, tourism sectors set for major recovery this year — but business spending lags

Travel, tourism sectors set for major recovery this year — but business spending lags

MONTREAL — Canada's travel and tourism sector is poised for a big post-pandemic rebound, according to a report from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The industry is set to contribute $162.
YVR working to get more skiers on Whistler Blackcomb

YVR working to get more skiers on Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler’s mayor and council hears update on airport operations in the Lower Mainland
Vancouver digital marketing firm Rtown acquires assets of Mintent

Vancouver digital marketing firm Rtown acquires assets of Mintent

The acquisition is expected to double Rtown's headcount and revenue
Corporate forecasts pointing to continued tourism boom

Corporate forecasts pointing to continued tourism boom

Airlines, cruiselines, hotel operators raise guidance for business operations through 2023
Cruise ship terminal still a possibility for Delta

Cruise ship terminal still a possibility for Delta

The need to accommodate newer, much larger ships seen as a long-term priority
International visitors flocking back to B.C.

International visitors flocking back to B.C.

Foreign visitor traffic to Canada via B.C. was up 147.5 per cent year-over-year in February.
AI to help hoteliers operate more efficiently

AI to help hoteliers operate more efficiently

Chatbots, price optimization, room security among ways the technology helping sector
Hastings Racecourse readies for busier 2023 season

Hastings Racecourse readies for busier 2023 season

More horses set to run in front of more spectators in refurbished facility, starting April 30
B.C. drinkers are buying less wine but paying more

B.C. drinkers are buying less wine but paying more

Vancouver International Wine Festival may enhance preference for premium wines
Vancouver organizations receive $2.9M to improve local tourism offerings

Vancouver organizations receive $2.9M to improve local tourism offerings

Funding will be used to restore events, revitalize venues and create new experiences