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Lower Mainland attractions receive $1.6 million to create memorable cultural experiences and boost Indigenous tourism
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada September 27, 2024 British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and unique arts and culture experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. In the […]
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Destination Canada Announces Four New Tourism Corridors to Attract Investment and Create Legendary Journeys for Travellers
Vancouver, BC – September 26, 2024: Destination Canada has announced the launch of four new tourism corridors for 2024, building on the success of last year’s pilot Tourism Corridor Strategy Program. The Tourism Corridor Strategy Program aims to contribute to a more resilient tourism industry through accelerated destination development of multiple corridors across Canada.This program […]
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Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of the Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund: A Step Towards Reconciliation
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver, BC – On September 7, 2024, the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) reached a significant milestone—the 1st anniversary of the Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF). Launched in 2023, the ITDF is a tangible action towards fulfilling the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92, which […]
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International Media FAM in the Yukon – ITAC Update
September 17, 2024 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver, BC – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is excited to announce the recent International Media FAM in Yukon, which took place from September 4 to 11, 2024. The familiarization tour was delivered in partnership with the Yukon First Nations Cultural Tourism Association […]
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5 great places to go for a walk in Vancouver – Vancouver Sun
Sep 18, 2024 Vistas, nature and art await you in these Vancouver neighbourhoods. Bestselling Vancouver author Bill Arnott’s latest book A Perfect Day for a Walk: The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, on Foot highlights the city’s secrets and its people as it offers walkers a reminder to slow down and look around. “I […]
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Public Notice to Members: 2024 Call for Board Nominations
September 4, 2024 The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) issues this Call for Nominations to member organizations wishing to represent their province or territory on ITAC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). This notice is to provide information on how to nominate a Director (board member) for election at the upcoming ITAC Annual General Meeting […]
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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada Attends Virtuoso Travel Week for the Second Time in Las Vegas, Nevada
August 13, 2024 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver, BC – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) was pleased to attend Virtuoso Travel Week, with support from Destination Canada, for a second year, from August 10 – 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Virtuoso Travel Week is the ultimate annual global travel […]
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British Columbia’s East Kootenay Mountains Get a Refresh – Vacay
July 30, 2024 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of travel changed almost overnight. Restrictions were implemented, hospitality and tourism businesses closed, others opened, and still others made a pivot. One result was a revival of domestic travel in Canada, as people discovered gems in their own regions. Interest in the outdoors saw a spike […]
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Addressing Misinformation from ITBC and ITO: Members Update
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), (Vancouver, BC) – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) wants to address recent misinformation circulating that may have reached its national membership. ITAC has concerns about ongoing efforts by Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) to undermine and dismantle ITAC’s national strategy – working […]
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ITAC Budget Shortfall 2024: Members Update
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), (Vancouver, BC) – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is facing internal budget cuts come September 2024. Unless additional funding is secured by September 1st, the association will need to implement significant funding cuts to provincial and territorial Indigenous tourism organizations, as well as to our ITAC’s administration […]
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