The art of the deal:
Working with a minority government

Canadians, and the tourism industry specifically, should reap rewards over the next few months as the federal Liberal government wrestles with the reality of a minority government. Its main, if unspoken, job will be to prove to us that the Liberals deserve more of our votes in the next election (which will likely come sooner rather than later). The opposition parties will be working to prove the exact opposite.

This means, for the first time in a long time, there will be more people in Ottawa who are not only eager to listen, but prepared to act on behalf of their constituents. All of this should boost interest in, and action on, tourism concerns.

There's certainly no shortage of new or returning ministers whose decisions could impact tourism over the next few months, including those responsible for regional development agencies, international trade, revenue, finance, heritage, environment and so on. A few, because of their portfolio or because of their ...Full Story

The invitation is in the mail;
I hope you can attend!

The 2005 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) International Convention will be held in Toronto. The week-long event runs from June 30 until July 5, and will be a great economic ...Full Story

Mark Monahan:
festival entrepreneur speaks out

Restauranteur, businessman, musician, father, festival promoter and tourism jack-of-all-trades, Mark Monahan is a busy man.  An Ottawa local, Monahan has been involved in the tourism ...Full Story

How less is more for Alberta's tourism industry

"Taxes only go one way in Alberta, and that's down," according to Ralph Klein. The premier was quoted in a press release from Alberta Economic ...Full Story