U.S. Commerce Department states International visitor spending hits all-time record of $153 billion
The U.S. Department of Commerce today released tourism data revealing that international and domestic tourism spending increased 8.1 percent in 2011, supporting an additional 103,000 jobs for a total of…
Department of Transportation gives Industry 2 more days
January 5th – The Department of Transportation has gently postponed the effective date of its new advertising policy by two days. January 26th is now the new date. This postponement…
New York City ends 2011 with 50 million visitors
December 28th- A record 50 million travelers will have visited New York City by the end of 2011, Mayor Michael Bloomberg reported on last week, up about 1.5 million from…
Maple Leaf Adventures’ 2012 trips of a lifetime
December 7th– Launching their 26th season in 2012, the owners of Maple Leaf Adventures understand that the wild coasts of British Columbia and Alaska, including the magical worlds of Haida…
U.S. Tourism Industry on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Commerce stated that international visitors spent an estimated $12.3 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of April. This…
Canada Unveils a New Tourism Strategy
Canadian Tourism Strategy The Canadian government is creating a new Canadian Tourism strategy made up of four key pillars, Rob Moore, the Canadian Minister of State for Small…
American Airlines orders 460 new planes
American Airlines is purchasing 450 new planes over the next 5 years and splitting the order between aerospace kings Airbus and Boeing. American’s parent comany, AMR Corp., said it…
Tourism sector pushing 'exotic' Canada
The Canadian tourism sector is hoping to use to attract big-spending international visitors who are looking for something out of the ordinary on their next vacation. “Travellers spent $1…
Canada's Top 10 Most Populous Cities
Canada’s top 10 most populous cities each has its own distinguishing economic features and industries that shape the landscape. 10. Kitchener, Ontario Population: 422,514 In Southern Ontario, Kitchener…
Soaring gas prices heavily impact U.S. road travel on July 4th long weekend
Fewer Americans will hit the road during the Independence day weekend, consistently one of the heaviest travel periods of the year, but more are expected to fly to their holiday…
