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Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again in May: StatCan

Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again in May: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canadians continued to avoid making trips to the U.S. in May, according to preliminary data from Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada said Tuesday return trips by Canadian residents by air from the U.S. in May fell 24.
Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

From the front desk of Hotel Bedford in Goderich, Ont., Lynda Cross welcomes guests from regions ranging from southern Ontario to the South Pacific.
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

2025 was shaping up to be a return to normal for much of the tourism sector after years of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came the tariff dispute
BIV reporter to be inducted into BC Restaurant Hall of Fame

BIV reporter to be inducted into BC Restaurant Hall of Fame

Glen Korstrom inducted as a friend of the industry
Vancouver gets ready to host two massive conventions

Vancouver gets ready to host two massive conventions

Web Summit, global AA conference will together draw tens of thousands of people to the city
B.C. restaurant association says WorkSafeBC acting like a bully

B.C. restaurant association says WorkSafeBC acting like a bully

Dispute centres on the provincial workplace insurer penalizing restaurants that do not include the value of tips in payroll calculations for assessment purposes
Not a bleak hospitality sector for B.C., says report

Not a bleak hospitality sector for B.C., says report

Vancouver's occupancy and room rates positive for Q1 of 2025.
Lessons from the Laureates: Stan Fuller

Lessons from the Laureates: Stan Fuller

From one failed restaurant to an international brand, Stan Fuller has turned challenge into opportunity through constant reinvention
B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

Strong year still expected for local operators, despite Canada-U.S. tensions.
Delivery slowdown hits B.C. restaurants after new worker protections take effect

Delivery slowdown hits B.C. restaurants after new worker protections take effect

Higher fees and lower demand are reshaping app-based food services, while operators warn of labour shortages and rising pressure