Tourist visits to Ottawa up 8.8% in 2017
The full year of celebrations marking Canada’s 150th anniversary in the country’s capital paid off for the city’s tourism industry, according to figures released Wednesday.
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‘Ottawa’s Own’ puts new spin on attracting visitors to Canada’s capital
For those tasked with promoting Ottawa to the world, images of the Parliament buildings and scenic Rideau Canal have traditionally been mainstays in the effort
Ottawa Tourism offers tour operators incentives to court Chinese visitors
Ottawa Tourism believes a new incentive program will help bring more Chinese tourists to the National Capital Region, and it’s preparing local businesses to capitalize
Ottawa’s Own: Tourism campaign vies for younger visitors to Canada’s capital
Ottawa Tourism has unveiled a new series of promotional videos that’s as notable for what it doesn’t show as for what it does. Launched Monday
Why we all win when visitors can find their way around
Ottawa Tourism leads the charge on new wayfinding initiative
Tourism lookahead: After the big 2017 party, where does Ottawa go from here?
Michael Crockatt calls the Canada 150 celebrations a “great gift” that made 2017 a record year for the city’s tourism industry. The big question facing
Ottawa Tourism launches chatbot guide to city’s attractions
In an attempt to help tourists discover Ottawa’s top sites, the city’s tourism body has partnered with a local startup to put a tour guide
Ottawa Tourism celebrates banner Canada 150 year at holiday bash
For social columnists, attending a party for the hospitality industry is a dream come true. Not only is every door politely held open for you but
Ottawa eyes 4% hotel and Airbnb room tax
Whether they choose a traditional hotel room or make use of platforms such as Airbnb, Ottawa tourists may find a new tax on their stays
Canada 150 proved to be a big draw for tourism operators coast to coast
Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017 but it was the tourism industry that got to collect the presents. Tourism operators from coast to coast
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