Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) and the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand B.C.’s rich collection of Indigenous tourism products and experiences. By signing the MOU, both parties agree to collaborate with each other—as well as with tourism, business, educational and government organizations—to support growth of Indigenous […]
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Indigenous Tourism BC signs agreement with BC Assembly of First Nations
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Tumbler Ridge named a UNESCO Global Geopark
Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia has joined an international group of 120 geological areas that have received a UNESCO Global Geopark designation. Areas that receive this designation from UNESCO are those considered to have a geological heritage of international significance. According to UNESCO, such sites “strive to raise awareness of geodiversity and promote protection, […]
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CTC and Korea Tourism Organization sign MOU
Last month, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Tourism Organization at CTC’s Vancouver headquarters. The MOU is designed to broaden and deepen mutual understanding, as well as strengthen co-operation between the two countries in the tourism marketplace. It comes on the heels of the Canada-Korea Free Trade […]
WTTC urges Canadian Government to regard Travel & Tourism industry more seriously
Canada’s tourism taxes, visa policies and cuts to key national marketing budgets are inhibiting its Travel and Tourism growth. That was the message from David Scowsill, president and CEO of The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), as the organization unveiled its Annual Economic Impact 2014 Canada Report last month. WTTC’s report shows that Canada […]