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January 8
Smith, W.
CBC Prince Edward Island
New requirements for travelling across the pond
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January 14
Smith, W.
CBC Saskatchewan
Resort staff pressured ill guests to sign NDAs during Cancun Christmas vacation, say Sask. families
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January 20
Dimanche, F.
Jim Byers Travel
Trump Presidency Could Reduce Canadian Travel To U.S. By 21%, Poll Suggests
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January 20
Dimanche, F.
Open Jaw
Three In 10 Canadians to Curb Travel to U.S. Under Trump
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January 20
Dimanche, F.
Bored Pands
“The Stories He Has Shared Are Nightmare Fuel”: 51 Of The Scariest Cities People Ever Visited
January 22
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Face à l’incertitude de l’ère Trump, le tourisme s’en sort plutôt bien
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January 23
Dimanche, F.
CBC News Calgary
Alberta tourism operators look to capitalize on weaker Canadian dollar
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January 28
Dodds, R.
The New York Times
Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?
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February 18
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
« N’importe où sauf aux États-Unis » : des voyageurs canadiens boycottent Trump (en francais)
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February 20
Dodds, R.
Money Review
High numbers at any cost? The Gordian knot of hypertourism
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February 21
Dimanche, F.
STAY Magazine
Revenge travel fades, but ultra-luxury hotel demand soars globally
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February 25
Dimanche, F.
Jim Byers Travel
Uncle Slam: Trump Says Tariffs on Canada Going Ahead; Experts Say Canadian Boycott of U.S. Could Strengthen
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February 28
Smith, W.
The Canadian Press
Late-night kababs and paneer: More halal restaurants extend hours during Ramadan
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January 8
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
L’effet Taylor Swift : « c’est le Super Bowl à Toronto », célèbre un hôtelier (en francais)
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January 15
Dodds, R.
CBC.ca
Cubans face soaring fuel prices as Canadian tourists swoop in for winter getaways
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January 23
Dimanche, F.
CBC News Toronto
Tourists are returning to Toronto, but the industry still hasn't fully recovered from pandemic: report
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January 23
Dimanche, F.
Toronto Star
How many tourists visited Toronto last year? Report finds uptick, but city not yet back to pre-pandemic levels
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February 2
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Match des étoiles un LNH : une bonne affaire pour la ville de Toronto (en francais)
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February 26
Smith, W.
The Global and Mai
Booking your vacation? Consider the added cost of cancellation inflation
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April 10
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Éclipse solaire : des milliards en retombées économiques
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April 29
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Comment bien utiliser les cartes de récompenses de voyage? (en francais)
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May 13
Dimanche, F.
CBC News Toronto
WNBA expansion team 'a major milestone': Toronto fans, players
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May 21
Dodds, R.
Toronto Star
What I learned on a citizen science cruise along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
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May 29
Dimanche, F.
Radio-Canada
Tourisme : les gens du coin devraient-ils être favorisés?
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June 28
Dimanche, F.
MSN Canada
Les prix élevés forcent les touristes à modifier leurs plans
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July 2
Smith, W.
Toronto Star
WestJet mechanics strike that disrupted more than 1,000 flights exposed ‘the risk’ of a two-airline system, experts say
July 8
Smith, W.
CBC News Toronto
Tipping, in this economy? How tipping culture is evolving
July 10
Dodds, R.
Campaign US
How destination marketers should tackle overtourism
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July 15
Dodds, R.
Yahoo! Lifestyle
This Travel Trend Is The Key To A Guilt-Free Vacation
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July 26
Smith, W.
NOW Toronto
Canadian passport moves up in ranking as one of the most powerful passports in the world: report
August 6
Graci, S.
Canada Reviews
New type of walking tour connects travellers and locals to ‘civic fabric’ beyond tourist stops
August 6
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Canada wants to be in the top 10 global tourism destinations — but it’s struggling to get there
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August 8
Dodds, R.
CBC Radio One 860AM (CHAK)
Sustainable tourism
August 13
Dodds, R.
Yahoo! News Canada
Actor Bryan Cranston encourages 5.5 million followers to visit Jasper. But how safe —and ethical — is it?
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August 16
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
CNE : malgré l’intérêt du public, l’Exposition craint pour son avenir
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August 19
Dodds, R.
CBC Prince Edward Island
If you market it, they will come — but some say P.E.I. tourism should go beyond 'driving revenue'
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August 19
Dodds, R.
Toronto Star
The global backlash against tourism is the big rethink we need
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September 9
Smith, W.
City News
Independent investigation into last week’s 10-hour VIA Rail delay
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September 10
Dimanche, F.
Ski Canada Magazine
Is skiing still affordable? Who gets to ski?
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September 11
Dimanche, F.
CBC.ca
A potential Air Canada pilot strike could impact your travel. Here's what to do about it
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September 17
Dimanche, F.
City News
Air Canada on charm offensive trying to ease travellers worries as tentative deal reached with pilots
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September 23
Dodds, R.
The Washington Post
The summer Europe turned on tourists
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September 25
Smith, W.
The Global and Mail
How do you save for the future when you can’t afford the present?
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September 26
Smith, W.
TravelindustryToday.com
Keeping visitors safe at deadly Peggy's Cove
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September 27
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
L’achalandage dans les hôtels à son plus haut niveau en six ans (en francais)
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October 7
Smith, W.
CBC News Toron
Experts question province's estimate of 6M annual visitors to revamped Ontario Place
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October 7
Smith, W.
CTV News
Ontario Science Centre to open up temporary satellite locations months after sudden shutdown
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October 9
Dimanche, F.
Open Jaw
Number of $1,000 a Night Hotel Rooms Triples
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October 17
Dimanche, F.
City News
Taylor Swift's Toronto concert dates to give local economy a big boost
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October 30
Dimanche, F.
ICI Manitoba (Winnipeg) (CBWFT)
High-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto (Le Téléjournal / Midi)
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December 19
Smith, W.
The Globe and Mail
Travellers to Europe face a new headache: electronic travel authorizations
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January 9
Smith, W.
CP24
Travellers crave getaways but now weigh risks of lost baggage, poor weather, illness
January 9
Dimanche, F.
The Island Packet
‘Like going to the beach’: How new technology is bringing Hilton Head to your living room
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January 9
Dimanche, F.
CBC News Toronto
Hard-hit hospitality industry in Toronto hopes New Year ushers in stable recovery
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January 10
Smith, W.
City News
Many Canadians tweaking travel plans to to reduce risks: expert
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January 16
Dimanche, F.
#ONfr
Tourisme en Ontario : un chemin fastidieux pour combien de temps encore ?
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January 19
Dodds, R.
Toronto Star
This year, I want to travel better — but how? We asked three sustainable travel experts
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February 23
Dimanche, F.
Global News
‘The future of air travel’: Facial recognition might make airports a breeze — at a cost
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March 7
Smith, W.
Toronto Star
Two popular Toronto restaurants close their doors for good
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March 15
Smith, W.
ICI Radio- Canada
« On n’est pas près de disparaître » : le retour en vogue des agences de voyages
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March 27
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Airbnb : de nouveaux règlements sont-ils à venir partout au pays?
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April 21
Dodds, R.
HuffPost UK
This Travel Trend Is The Key To A Guilt-Free Holiday
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April 24
Dodds, R.
The Huffington Post
10 Travel Mistakes That Are Increasing Your Carbon Footprint
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April 26
Dodds, R.
Yahoo! Lifestyle
‘We call them the pee-and-tea brigade’ – what it’s like to live in Britain’s tourist traps
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May 2
Dimanche, F.
Eastern Herald
Is the era of the extraordinary prosperity of luxury… coming to an end?
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May 9
Smith, W.
Yahoo! Finance Canada
Pearson Airport turns to bolstered staffing, tech improvements to reduce travel chaos
May 18
Dodds, R.
大纪元新闻网
Green travel is on the rise, vacations should also care for the earth
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May 25
Smith, W.
CBC News Toronto
Soaring policing, insurance costs force Pride Toronto to consider cuts to festival: organizers
May 25
Smith, W.
City News
Small airports could be affected by WestJet possibly integrating Swoop
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May 29
Smith, W.
CBC News Toronto
Booking a hotel room in Toronto this summer? Get ready for high prices
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May 30
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Le prix des hôtels à Toronto fait sourciller à la veille des vacances
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June 20
Dimanche, F.
Global News
WestJet is shuttering Sunwing. What that means for the cost of your next flight
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June 21
Dimanche, F.
Global News
Sask. airports hopeful of WestJet Sunwing merger, other experts concerned
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June 26
Dodds, R.
Yahoo Style UK
‘A group of cyclists peed all over the beer garden and stormed off without paying’
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June 26
DImanche, F.
La Opinion
Resurge turismo después de covid-19, pero la buena racha no continuará si los precios siguen altos
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July 13
Smith, W.
ICI Radio-Canada
Visiter Toronto : malgré des prix élevés, les touristes sont nombreux (en francais)
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July 17
Smith, W.
ICI Radio-Canada
La pénurie de main-d’oeuvre complique la relance touristique (en francais)
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July 24
Smith, W.
St. Catharines Standard
Want a cheap cottage alternative near Toronto? Consider a ‘dockominium’
July 24
DImanche, F.
The Week
How extreme weather is changing the traditional American summer
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July 31
Smith, W.
City News
Canadians travelling to Europe in 2024 will need a permit to enter some countries
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August 2
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
À Halifax, le prix des nuits d’hôtels a flambé en un an (en francais)
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August 11
DImanche, F.
St. Catharines Standard
Leisure travel by Canadians is back to pre-pandemic levels — but not business trips. Here’s why
August 22
Smith, W.
Global Winnipeg (CKND)
How natural disasters and extreme weather are changing the way people travel
September 19
Dodds, R
Yahoo! Style UK
‘Tourists relieve themselves in my garden and then abuse my staff’
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October 6
Dimanche, F.
Le Figaro
«Emily, sors de là !» : les Américains vont-ils déserter Paris à cause des punaises de lit ?
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November 3
Dimanche, F.
CBC.ca
Restaurant industry facing bleak outlook, as costs mount even faster than skyrocketing prices
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November 8
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Une reprise moins rose que prévu pour les restaurants au pays
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November 28
Smith, W.
Yahoo! News Canada
Tipping's tipping point? Discourse around gratuity reaches fever pitch: 'Gone way too far'
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November 30
Smith, W.
CP24
It may be cheaper to stay in this Toronto hotel for a month than rent an apartment
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December 13
Dimanche, F.
Canadian Business
The Evolution of Luxury Watches
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December 19
Dimanche, F.
Toronto Star
Holiday tipping: When to leave one and what to do when you can’t afford it
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January 7
Dimanche, F.
Jim Byers Travel
Travel Trends For 2022: Revenge Travel, Nature, Sustainability & Slow Travel
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January 10
Dimanche, F.
Jim Byers Travel
Can Domestic Travel Save The Canadian Tourism Industry? Experts Say No
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January 13
Dimanche, F.
Politics Today
Random travel testing ‘not keeping up’ with virus, may do little to curb spread amid community surge: experts
January 13
Dimanche, F.
Jim Byers Travel
Is It Too Early To Talk About A Travel Rebound? Some See It Coming Soon
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April 5
Dodds, R.
yahoo.com
'The Last Tourist' documentary reveals the dark side of tourism that 'can kill a place'
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April 7
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Un nouveau service d’autocar à bas prix débarque au Canada
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April 11
Dimanche, F.
My Family Travels
Sustainable Travel: 8 Ways To Travel Responsibly As A Family
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May 3
Dodds, R.
Vail Daily
Loved to death: New film ‘The Last Tourist’ helps travelers become more responsible
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May 4
Dimanche, F.
Global News
Deadline arrives for Flair Airlines to respond to ownership concerns
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May 17
Dodds, R.
Canadian Geographic Travel
Is Canada on the cusp of a tourism enlightenment?
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May 24
Dimanche, F.
CBC Radio
Daunting or doable? What you need to know about summer travel
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May 24
Dimanche, F.
Global News
Does Flair play fair? Experts weigh in on airline’s route ‘exclusivity’ deals
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May 30
Dimanche, F.
Look Travel
Intimidant ou faisable ? Ce que vous devez savoir sur les voyages d’été
June 20
Dimanche, F.
Global News
WestJet is shuttering Sunwing. What that means for the cost of your next flight
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June 21
Dimanche, F.
Global News
Sask. airports hopeful of WestJet Sunwing merger, other experts concerned
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June 26
Dodds, R.
Yahoo Style UK
‘A group of cyclists peed all over the beer garden and stormed off without paying’
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June 26
Dimanche, F.
La Opinion
Resurge turismo después de covid-19, pero la buena racha no continuará si los precios siguen altos
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July 5
Dimanche, F.
CHCH-TV
Staffing shortages in the aviation industry causing delayed and cancelled flights
July 5
Dimanche, F.
Toronto Star
Air Canada leaves travellers in limbo amid summer flight cancellations: ‘They could have given people a lot more notice’
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July 12
Dinamche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Plusieurs municipalités offrent des promotions aux potentiels touristes
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July 13
Smith, W.
CFTR-AM - CityNews 680
Rental car industry struggling to bounce back after COVID-19 pandemic
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July 25
Dimanche, F.
Toronto Sun (Print Edition)
Getting off the ground; More travellers visiting T.O., but Pearson's woes aren't making it easier
August 2
Dimanche, F.
Jim Byers Travel
Toronto Pearson Progress Appears To Be Stalled: Media Criticism Continues Unabated
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August 15
Dodds, R.
BBC
The floating homes of Lake Titicaca
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August 15
Dimanche, F.
CBC.CA News
How extreme weather could force travellers to revamp their vacation plans — now and in the future
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August 23
Smith, W.
CTV News
Passengers fell like 'deck of cards' as Toronto ferry hit dock, man recalls
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August 25
Dimanche, F.
Francopresse
Rattraper le temps perdu : le tourisme de masse cause des dégâts
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September 13
Smith, W.
Toronto Star
Michelin to reveal Tuesday which Toronto eateries landed stars — but how much did we pay to get our restaurants rated?
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September 14
Smith, W.
Mingshengbao
Toronto restaurant's Michelin rating announced today
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September 16
Dodds, R.
Worklife
How Lenovo is redefining remote volunteering — and rejecting ‘voluntourism’
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September 20
Smith, W.
CBC.CA News
TIFF returned 'with a vengeance,' but expert says hospitality industry not 'healthy yet'
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September 24
Dimanche, F.
Hurriyet
Preferences are changing due to climate change: 'extreme heat' on the agenda in tourism
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October 6
Smith, W/
CBC News Toronto
Why Toronto's hotel prices are soaring and likely to stay high for a while
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October 12
Dimanche, F.
ICI Radio-Canada
Pourquoi les chambres d’hôtel sont si chères à Toronto?
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November 24
Smith, W.
CTV News
Five Canadian cities named among world's best 100 for 2023
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November 17
Dodds, R.
City News
Nova Scotia's tourism industry recovering post-pandemic, but challenges remain
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December 6
Dimanche, F.
The Saxon
Pay to reserve a better table at the restaurant
December 9
Dimanche, F.
CBC.ca
Porter Airlines to fly out of Pearson to Vancouver, plus Ottawa and Montreal
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