Interview with Canadian Minister of Tourism ~ Importance of Canadian Tourism

“THE INSIDE SCOOP” ~ Interview with Canadian Minister of Tourism ~ The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Office of the Minister of State (Small Business & Tourism; Agriculture) focus on Canadian Tourism continues …

Judi "Scoop" McWilliams ~ Ontario Visited
with The Honourable Maxime Bernier,
Office of the Minister of State (Small Business & Tourism; Agriculture)

“The Importance of Canadian Tourism"

During the interview with Minister Bernier, we discussed "The Importance of Canadian Tourism". Canada was once one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations. The Minister believes that if Canada were to regain its former standing as a popular travel destination, the economic benefits to the Canadian could be enormous. With tourism being one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors, Minister Bernier pointed out that his Ministry and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), who are responsible for " sustaining a vibrant and profitable Canadian tourism industry", are looking for ways to work together to capitalize on this trend for Canada.

The CTC helps promote Tourism in Canada to 11 countries around the world: Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, the UK and the US... their brand ~ “Keep Exploring”!

Prior to our meeting with Minister Bernier, I wanted to find out more about the Minister and his Ministry. That's when I learned more about the CTC. One of their initiatives is a Quiz on "WHAT KIND OF TRAVELER OUR YOU?" Here's your chance to take the quiz and find out where you fit! Have fun! (Click HERE). By the way, can you guess what types or travelers Ontario Visited Festival Nomad and I are... send us an e-mail at judi@ontariovisited.ca. Be sure to check out the Canadian Tourism Commission (http://en-corporate.canada.travel) to see a host of information you might find helpful and interesting at the same time.

Judi "Scoop" McWilliams & Festival Nomad ~ Gary McWilliams of
Ontario Visited with
Canadian Minister of Tourism ~ The Honourable Maxime Bernier

Stay tuned to “THE INSIDE SCOOP” Series of Interview Blog articles with the Canadian Minister of Tourism ~ The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Office of the Minister of State (Small Business & Tourism; Agriculture) … “Challenges for Tourism in Canada”.