In 2020 and 2021, Desoutter said Canadian citizens have been the ones keeping the country’s tourism industry alive, even if “those travels were also affected by the crisis. For example, people from British Columbia couldn’t travel to Quebec, etc., so it’s important to consider that.”
Desoutter said Canadians spent almost $50 billion travelling the country in 2020 compared to only $4 billion spent by foreigners. He also said almost 100,000 jobs were not created in the tourism industry, largely in catering, in 2021 compared to 2019.Article contentTry refreshing your browser, orDesoutter said the delta variant of COVID-19 dashed any hopes for a major tourism industry recovery this year, but he’s hopeful the rebound could start to happen in the spring of 2022.
“Because of the vaccine, of course, it’s a major factor of hope,” he said. “I think the vaccine passports will help a lot of people travelling and sustain the tourism industry.” “We expect tourism revenue in Canada to grow around 30% over the next year in comparison with this year,” Desoutter said. “In Ontario, we’re expecting around a 45% gross .”
There’s no way. I just handed Air Canada $800 for a return trip to Calgary. Like fuck me, right?
Why is a Justin Trudeau cutout added to a photo of Air Canada planes? This actually comes from the Toronto Sun, doesn’t it? That explains everything.
Well Trudeau was the only leader that paid its airlines not to fly…banned Canadian airlines to fly while other airlines gladly took Canadians abroad. Trudeau was the one who stopped cruise ship from coming to Canada til 2022. So ya he deserves the recognition.
I guess that photo says it all, Vancouver Sun. Stunning bias.
Why is there a picture of Trudeau? Not even mentioned in the report. Pretty transparent, guys. Also petty and deceptive. And shitty.