NATIONAL: Air France continues to increase capacity to Canada, the airline's second largest long-haul market in terms of available seat capacity. In summer 2023, Air France will operate up to 50 weekly flights to five destinations in Canada: Ottawa (new service in 2023), Quebec City (new service in 2022), Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver (destinations served year-round by Air France). Detailed flight times, days, and fares can be found on Air France's website.
Tourism HR Canada has launched the second in a series of videos showcasing the diversity of opportunities available across the country. The videos are a taste of a full attraction and retention platform to be launched this spring: Discover Tourism. From experiences ranging from hotels to wineries, Indigenous tourism to destination marketing, the goal is to show a vibrant, global industry with opportunities for advancement. The videos can be found on Tourism HR Canada's Youtube page.
CALGARY: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is exploring safe, secure, and innovative ways to deliver a faster border experience for travelers entering Canada. As of last week, Advance CBSA Declaration is available to all travelers arriving on international flights at the YYC Calgary International Airport. Express lanes will also be available in the airport's customs area, helping travelers who completed their Advance CBSA Declaration skip longer lineups for Primary Inspection Kiosks (PIK) machines.
MONTRÉAL: Montréal en Lumière—presented by Loto-Québec in collaboration with Scotiabank—is returning for its 24th edition. From Feb. 16-March 5, the city's downtown area will become a giant playground for Montréalers and visitors of all ages with a free outdoor site at the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles that will offer the famous ice path dubbed the Skating Loop, light installations, street shows, live music, and food vendors.
VANCOUVER: The three-day FAN EXPO Vancouver is taking place Feb. 18-20 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, celebrating all things pop culture—from superheroes and sci-fi, to anime and gaming, to cosplay and collectibles. All tickets provide full access to the expo, including workshops and panels, celebrity Q&As, hundreds of vendors and artists, gaming areas, cosplay contests, and more.
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