| International Travel & Tourism Markets: Focus on Canada -- Travel and Tourism Industries | ||||
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Recorded webinar. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries and the U.S. Commercial Service Travel & Tourism Team are pleased to present a recorded webinar about the top tourism market to America: Canada. Canada set a new record for arrivals to the U.S. in 2011, surpassing the 21 million arrivals mark. Canada also ranked first in spending in the U.S. at nearly $24 billion during 2011. What are the top destinations for Canadian travelers? What are the important characteristics of Canadian travelers that can help you shape your promotional efforts in the market? What activities are Canadian visitors seeking in a trip to the U.S.? What opportunities are available for U.S. destinations to market their locations to Canadians? This Webinar will offer answers to these questions and more. To enhance your strategic marketing in Canada you are invited to join: Mark Brown, Canada Travel Program Manager, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries Chris Robinson of the Discover America Canada Committee Executive Board and Principal of The Chris Robinson Travel Show Ruth Williamson, Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service in Toronto with national responsibility for the Travel and Tourism sector and International Advisory Committee Chair representing Canada for International Pow Wow Sue Bissi, Louise Doré, Connie Smith, U.S. Commercial Service Canada Travel and Tourism Specialists for Montreal, Ottawa, and Calgary Webinar was recorded on December 6, 2012 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT (U.S.) Event Cost: $50 ($25 for recording) Webinar netreplay will be sent after registration and payment is received. For questions, please contact Anastasia Xenias, PhD, at anastasia.xenias@trade.gov , Mark Brown at mark.brown@trade.gov or Ruth Williamson in Canada at ruth.williamson@trade.gov To register for this event and for more details on additional speakers and format, please click here: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=1QAK |
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| Anastasia Xenias, New York Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 212-809-2685 Anastasia.Xenias@trade.gov | ||||
| Connie Smith, Calgary Commercial Assistant Phone: 403-265-2116 Connie.Smith@trade.gov | ||||
| Doug Jacobson, Toronto Commercial Officer Phone: 416-595-5412 ext. 236 Doug.Jacobson@trade.gov | ||||
| Louise Dore, Ottawa Commercial Assistant Phone: 613 688-5220 Louise.Dore@trade.gov | ||||
| Mark Brown, Office of Tourism Market Research Analyst Phone: 482-4754 Mark.Brown@trade.gov | ||||
| Ruth Williamson, Toronto Commercial Specialist Phone: 416/595-5412, ext. 238 Ruth.Williamson@trade.gov | ||||
| Sue Bissi, Montreal Commercial Assistant Phone: 514-398-9695 ext. 2273; Direct 514-908-3673 Sue.Bissi@trade.gov | ||||
