Compiled by the Tourism Reference and Documentation Centre of the Canadian
Tourism Commission.
Compilé par la Centre de référence et de documentation touristiques de la
Commission canadienne du tourisme.

RURAL TOURISM BIBLIOGRAPHY
The document "Rural tourism and agritourism : a bibliography = Tourisme
rural et agrotourisme : une bibliograpie" is now available from the
distribution centre of the Canadian Tourism Commission. This document lists
books, conferences and journal articles about rural tourism and agritourism
published from 1995 to the present. To obtain a copy, contact the CTC
Distribution Centre at [log in to unmask] or view the document full
text in the Reports and Analysis section of the CTC website:
www.ctc-ctx.com.
Canadian Tourism Commission, J. Cameron and M. Lewis, 6 December 1999

CASINO NIAGARA 
The Casino Niagara was the most visited casino of the three in Ontario this
year. From July to September 1999, the Casino Niagara grossed $59.8 million
per month and had an average of 31,152 visitors per month.
E News (Niagara Economic & Tourism Corporation), 6 December 1999, p. 1

TORONTO WHERE?
Representatives of Air Transat and Canada 3000, firms that book trips from
Europe to Canada, shocked Toronto's mayor and members of his European trade
mission when they said that Toronto is "virtually unrecognizable as a
destination for tourists [in Europe]". Tourism Toronto has a $4 million
budget but does not have an "image" or a motto like New York or Chicago.
Europeans see New York city as a gateway to the ever popular Niagara Falls
rather than Toronto which is less than an hour away. 
National Post, 7 December 1999, p. A22

ATTRACTIONS CANADA CONTEST
Attractions Canada is asking for submissions from across Canada for their
contest for the best Canadian attraction. There will be six categories:
cultural events, sports events, new attractions and international
attractions which will judged by a national jury. The awards event will be
held in Vancouver (2000), Halifax (2001), Edmonton (2002), Toronto (2003)
and Charlottetown (2004). The Attractions Canada Awards entry form may be
downloaded from: www.attractions.Canada.com
The Guardian (Charlottetown), 4 December 1999, p. C4

"GIFTS ON THE FLY"
Airports are finally beginning to recognize the spending power of the
captive audience in airports waiting for flights. The airports of
Pittsburgh, Dubai, Heathrow (Terminal 4), Minneapolis and Kuala Lumpur are
being touted as the best airports to shop. Airports such as Philadelphia are
now  upgrading to include shopping centres. The sheer volume of potential
shoppers is outstanding when one thinks of, say, 20 million travellers
passing through Heathrow in a year. Says Stephen Reiss, an airport design
specialist, "Airports are just beginning to recognize the economic
horsepower of retail." 
Hartford Courant, 5 December 1999, p. C6

TOURISM STUDY RELEASED ON THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE HURON
A recent study by the firm, Wozny and Associates, on the tourism potential
of the north shore of Lake Huron, indicated that an injection of $16 million
could attract nearly 210,000 tourist and $5.2 million annually. The study
covers the area from Iron Bridge to Spanish and recommends creating
attractions and theme trails and tours of the north shore. A proposed $5.8
million Heritage Centre in Blind River will also help keep visitors in the
area.
The Sault Star, 5 December 1999, p.E1
 
NOVA SCOTIA TATTOO GENERATES $32.4 MILLION                  
The annual Nova Scotia International Tattoo was attended by 22,570 people
last year, 13,091 of  whom said they had come to Nova Scotia attracted by
the tattoo. The Tattoo made a big impact on the local economy this year,
generating $32.4 million. The visitors provided a direct economic
contribution of $18.8 million and more than 95 per cent said they would to
return to see the Tattoo again. The 2000 Tattoo will run from June 29 to
July 7 at the Halifax Metro Centre. 
Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 8 December 1999, p. C3

TOURISME HIVERNAL AU RESTIGOUCHE                                
Le développement du tourisme dans le Restigouche a connu une autre étape
cruciale par la collaboration pan-régionale des intervenants du tourisme
dans la région. Il appert que le Restigouche sera la capitale de la neige en
Atlantique. À l'approche des Jeux du Canada de 2003, l'idée a trouvé preneur
parmi la centaine d'intervenants qui ont participé à la conférence.
D'ailleurs, les Jeux semblent un moment privilégié pour l'Association
touristique du Restigouche de faire la promotion du tourisme hivernal dans
la région. 
L'Acadie Nouvelle, 7 décembre 1999, p. 8

CANADA'S NEWEST WORLD HERITAGE SITE
One of the 48 new World Heritage Sites designated by the United Nations
Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was the fossil site
located in Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula.  Miguasha park is a palaeontological
site dating from 370 million years ago.  Located west of Carleton, Quebec,
the park is the 13th World Heritage Site in Canada.
The Globe and Mail, 8 December 1999, p. T4

AIR CANADA INCREASES DOMESTIC FARES BY 3%
Air Canada has increased its domestic fares by 3%, citing the recent
increase in fuel costs as the cause.  Since mid-February, crude oil has
risen from $12.70US to $26US.  Air Canada says the each $1US increase adds
$19Cnd million to its annual operating costs.
National Post, 8 December 1999, p. A1
	
VIA RAIL ET TOURISM D'AVENTURE
Expéditions VIA Aventures est une série de 52 reportages multimédias, filmés
partout au Québec et diffusés sur le site www.viarail. Les productions Rose
Ricard et quatre journalistes de l'hebdomadaire culturel VOIR ont filmé des
reportages en plein air sur des sujets aussi variés que le raid en
motoneige, l'escalade sur glace, la promenade en traîneau à chiens ou les
visites chez les Premières Nations. VIA positionne le train comme le seul
moyen qui donne accès à des régions ou aucun avion ne peut atterrir,ou
aucune route ne se rend. La campagne Expéditions VIA Aventures transmet
aussi le message que le train accueille canots, kayaks et bicyclettes qui
seront transportés en toute sécurité dans le fourgon à bagages aménagé à
cette fin.
Affaires, 3 décembre 1999, p. 3

AND FINALLY ... GERMAN TOURIST SEEKS "REDRESS"
A German tourist using a new "last minute" travel service was surprised to
find himself booked at a nudist bathing resort. The tourist felt obliged to
follow suit and spent his holiday in the buff. He appealed to the German
courts and the judge awarded him a 50% refund from the travel agency.
Inbound, 1 December 1999, p. 2

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