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Canadians travelling overseas in droves

November 22nd, 2010

Canadians travelling overseas in droves, another record set in September

OTTAWA — Even though Canadians took 0.7% fewer trips abroad in September compared with August, Canadian travel to overseas countries, the type most likely to be sold through travel agents, continued its long-term upward trend.

In fact it increased 4.5% to 750,000 trips, the highest number since record-keeping began in 1972. This replaces the previous high reached in July.

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Canada is Tourism Ireland’s ‘shining star’

April 3rd, 2009

Tourism Ireland’s new brand strategy extends to ‘shining star’ Canada

 

TORONTO — coming off a record year from Canada in 2008, Tourism Ireland isn’t going to let something like a recession slow it down. The Canadian market posted an 11% increase last year, with about 115,000 Canadians visiting the Emerald Isle.

“We were the shining star,” said Jayne Shackleford, marketing manager, Canada.

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