The Tourism Industry Association of Canada said the Action Plan on Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness will help facilitate legitimate leisure and business travel between Canada and the United States, and spur economic growth. The association recognizes the work of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and his cabinet colleagues in helping to move … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada honoured 14 organizations and individuals as recipients of the 2011 Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by The Toronto Star. CEO David Goldstein said that the TIAC wishes to congratulate the 14 recipients of the 2011 Canadian Tourism Awards. Goldstein added that this outstanding group of individuals and organizations have demonstrated ingenuity, … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada announced the finalists for the 2011 Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by The Toronto Star. Forty-three finalists were named in 14 award categories. Among the finalists are individuals and organizations from all ten provinces as well as Canada's North. The Canadian Tourism Awards will be presented at a gala dinner … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada said the Federal Tourism Strategy is a strong commitment on the part of the government to promoting the growth of the travel and tourism sector. President and CEO of TIAC David Goldstein said this whole-of-government approach to tourism will provide a new direction for the federal government to work … Read more
The Tourism Industry of Canada said the Beyond the Border Working Group's report on consultations with Canadians reflects many of the concerns of Canada's business and leisure travel sector. The report, released by Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON), summarized the views of Canadians on the shared vision for perimeter security and economic … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada said continued border clearance services for a second Amtrak train between Seattle and Vancouver will help to provide millions of dollars to Canada's economy. Association CEO David Goldstein thanked Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and the Border Service Agency for recognizing the importance of this cross-border rail … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada said the expanded use of visa application centres in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will improve the visitor visa process. The association is pleased with the recent announcement, saying it represents an important coordinated approach to increase both leisure and business travel from Brazil to Canada. … Read more
Tourism Industry Association of Canada said that a new and expanded open skies agreement with Brazil will drive growth for Canada's travel and tourism sector. Tourism Industry Association of Canada President and CEO David Goldstein said Brazil is unquestionably a priority market, with a burgeoning middle class that is enthusiastically engaging in international travel and that the new … Read more
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada enthusiastically welcomed the government's announcement of a new, ten-year multiple-entry visa for international travelers wishing to visit Canada. Tourism Industry Association of Canada President and CEO David Goldstein said a ten-year visa will help to put Canada back on an even footing with other destinations in the competitive international … Read more
