Monday, August 14, 2006

[far-east] china blocks canadian tourism

Interesting report in the Toronto Globe and Mail and sorry – I’ve lost the link but it’s on the web.

Chinese tourism is potentially a multibillion-dollar industry for Canada, since Chinese tourists are among the biggest spenders of any tourists in the world.

Yet in a typical week, only 10 to 15 people visit the office in Beijing. After seven years of failed negotiations, Canada still doesn't have the right to advertise itself as a tourist destination.

The reason is intriguing. Read more and comment here.

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