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Aug 18, 2023

BC’s Tourism Industry Responds to Canada Not Included in China’s Approved Destinations

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Responding to the news that the Chinese government left Canada off a list of countries approved for tour groups, TIABC CEO Walt Judas, advised CBC TV that many tourism operators and businesses, including retail, will be significantly impacted by the loss of volume since they spend three to five times more than Canadian tourists.

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