{"id":7043,"date":"2016-02-14T10:35:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-14T18:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehcanadatravel.com\/blog\/?p=7043"},"modified":"2016-02-15T13:17:38","modified_gmt":"2016-02-15T21:17:38","slug":"february-canada-tourism-news-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ehcanadatravel.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/14\/february-canada-tourism-news-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"This Past Week in February Canada Tourism News – Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

February Canada Tourism News – February 8th\u00a0to 14th, 2016.<\/h1>\n

Top 14 Canadian tourism and travel news stories, tips, trends, surveys for the second week of February 2016.<\/h2>\n

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Why now is the time to travel to Canada<\/a>\u00a0( Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Road to the<\/a>
\nTop of the World<\/a> (Travel Story)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“If you\u2019ve been waiting for the perfect moment to take a trip to Canada, now is the time to book. ” via Ellie Storck,\u00a0Travel & Leisure<\/span><\/td>\n“A remote town in the Arctic Circle known for caribou,\u00a0northern lights and frigid winters feels like Canada\u2019s last\u00a0frontier. A highway being built there could change all that.” via Christopher Miller,\u00a0New York Times<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
February Canada Tourism News – Week 2<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Valentine\u2019s Day in Canada: By the numbers<\/a> (Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nDine-and-sleep offer in Victoria, Canada, let’s you indulge<\/a> (Travel Tips)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“Over the last couple years, though, retailers have seen our spending shift from physical presents to \u201cexperiences.”\u00a0via Patricia Kozicka,\u00a0Global News<\/span><\/td>\n“Pack your passport and appetite to take advantage of this eat-and-sleep deal in Victoria, British Columbia. It’s a chance to explore the cuisine of the Canadian city” via\u00a0Terry Gardner,\u00a0LA Times<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
February Canada Tourism News – Week\u00a02<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Survey says Canadians more amorous when travelling<\/a> (Tourism Survey)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nAmericans tourist spending in Canada to hit highest level in over a decade<\/a> (Tourism News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“The survey of 1,002 Canadians revealed 47% of us are more in the mood for sex when travelling” via\u00a0Calgary Sun<\/span><\/td>\n“The value of the loonie has fallen around 20% relative to the U.S. dollar in the past two years, and 2016 could be a good ” via\u00a0Emma Crawford Hampel,\u00a0Business in Vancouver<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
February Canada Tourism News – Week\u00a02<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Now\u2019s the time to fulfill your dream ski vacation in Canada<\/a> (Travel Story)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSaskatchewan not named after sasquatches<\/a> (Travel Story)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“We\u2019re perched at the edge of a steep forested area called \u201cGlades of Glory,\u201d and my legs are already wobbly from chasing him down a fast and narrow trail dubbed \u201cVertigo.\u201d via Rachel Walker, Washington Post<\/span><\/td>\n“Saskatchewan Tourism\u2019s Aviva Kohen seemed more annoyed by the other things the Fox Sports announcer rattled off about her province, including that it\u2019s cold and flat.” via\u00a0CTV News<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
February Canada Tourism News – Week\u00a02<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
4 tips for cyclist safety in icy conditions<\/a> (Travel Tips)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nThree ways Canada can influence the Asia-Pacific region<\/a> (Tourism\u00a0News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“To non-winter cyclists, riding a bike during the chilliest season of the year can seem daunting.” via\u00a0CBC News<\/span><\/td>\n“It is easy to understand why Canadian political leaders tend to focus on Europe rather than Asia\/Pacific” via\u00a0Stephen Saideman<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
February Canada Tourism News – Week 2<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Strong U.S. dollar drives\u00a0skiers north<\/a>\u00a0(Travel Stories)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nDownturn causing booms and busts for Alberta hotels<\/a><\/strong>
\n(Travel News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“The lure of legendary Canadian mountain destinations, renowned hospitality, and now the \u201cpowder discount\u201d is proving too much for American skiers and riders to resist.” via\u00a0Fast Tracks<\/span><\/td>\n“Alberta\u2019s tourist and resort areas is up 13%, in contrast, urban hotels are looking at a 13% drop in business. Rural hotels are even worse off, seeing a 20% ” via Morgan Smith,\u00a0iNews 880 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
February Canada Tourism News – Week 2<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Low loonie no \u2018game changer\u2019 for U.S. tourists who see Canada as boring<\/a> (Travel News)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n15 things to do in Montreal if you’re visiting for the first time.<\/a>\u00a0 (Travel\u00a0Tips<\/span>)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"February<\/a><\/td>\n\"February<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“Canada\u2019s reputation as a land of natural beauty and spectacular scenery tends to resonate more among older visitors and less among millennials,” via Jamie Sturgeon,\u00a0Global News<\/span><\/td>\n“These are what I feel will best represent Montreal, from a culinary, cultural, historical, and architectural point of view. Mandatory travel experiences.” To Europe and Beyond<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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