La référence québécoise en information sur les tendances en tourisme
Over half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By the year 2050, this percentage is expected to climb to 70%, while in North America alone, it will reach 90%! City-dwellers are already exposed to a dizzying array of options when it comes to recreational activities, entertainment, socializing and experiences of all kinds. Harbour [...]
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While some Quebeckers dream of beaches and a turquoise sea with the approach of winter, outdoor enthusiasts look forward to the first snowfall. However, sporting types are not the only people who can take advantage of cold-weather outdoor activities. Winter also means Christmas fairs, winter festivals, winter fruit picking or even sliding downhill in a [...]
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The following text is a translation of the French original, which can be found at: (Les taxis touristiques) Taxi drivers interact with many tourists on a daily basis and sometimes even constitute the first human contact a visitor has on arriving at his or her destination. This realization of the importance of their role [...]
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This article was inspired by Ms. Marie-Pierre Langis, project leader for the Circuit gourmand, la nature aux mille délices, who submitted the topic as part of the contest to select the 1000th TIN analysis. Our thanks to everyone who took part, as well as our partner, Air Transat! Thematic tourist routes abound in Quebec and [...]
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The St. Lawrence River is still a relatively new destination on the North American cruise market. Recent federal and provincial spending on ports of call has helped upgrade reception facilities and improve the quality of the visitor experience. In this highly competitive industry, where a single cruise ship call can generate thousands of dollars as [...]
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