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National and International Reports
- Aboriginal Tourism In Canada - Trends, Issues, Constraints and Opportunities(613KB) this report contains information on the profile of the industry and it's economic impacts, tourism trends affecting the sector, issues and constraints facing the sector and businesses, opportunities for developing the industry and capacity and readiness indicators. This 2003 report was prepared for Aboriginal Tourism Team Canada.
- All Terrain Vehicles(ATV) - A Development Manual for Community Based ATV Tourism Product (653KB) a step-by-step manual for the development of and ATV tourism product in Ontario communities. Template can be utilized for other trail based tourism products.
- A Community Guide to Nature Tourism (3.63MB) - from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife this guide will introduce the reader to the benefits of nature tourism, the process for accessing your community, or project, drafting a plan and making it happen.
- Developing Naturally. An Exploratory Process for Nature Based Community Tourism (3.44MB) - Nature based tourism uses the natural resources of an area as the focal point to draw and entertain visitors
- The Eight Sectors of Tourism (PDF, 79 KB) - The tourism industry has been divided into eight sectors or areas. This report lists the eight sectors and provides examples within the sector and potential employment associated with each sector. Report is provided from the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC)
Canadian Tourism Commission Reports ( CTC)
- Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism Best Practices Tour 2000 (742KB) a nine-day study tour introduced emerging eco-tourism and adventure tourism operators to the best adventure and eco-tourism businesses in their field.
- A Snapshot of the Canoeing and Kayaking Travel Market in North(64KB) America introduces the reader to where Canadian and American canoeing and kayaking clients come from, what attracts them to a destination, demographics, what packaging opportunities exist with other activities they may participate in, etc. This 2003 report was commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
- A Snapshot of the Hiking and Backpacking Travel Market in North America(67KB) introduces the reader to where Canadian and American hiking and backpacking clients come from, what attracts them to a destination, demographics, what packaging opportunities exist with other activities they may participate in, etc. This 2003 report was commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
- Canada's Heritage Tourism Enthusiasts - Executive Summary (117KB) this report provides the reader with a better understanding of the potential size, characteristics and interests of the Canadian heritage traveller. This 2002-08 Travel Activities and Motivation Survey ( TAMS) was commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
- Canada's Museum Tourism Enthusiasts (349KB) this report describes the tourism activities and characteristics of Canada's museum and other cultural institutions tourists and provide an insight into packaging opportunities for this segment of travellers. This 2004 TAMS was commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
- Canadian Travel Arrangement Services Survey (PDF, 596 KB) - This report is designed to provide an overview of the Canadian travel distribution sector. The focus is on the retailer (travel agencies) and packagers (tour operators and receptive operators). From 2003 Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) Research Report
- Finding Funding - Ten steps to meet your financial needs (234KB) this guide is for tourism businesses who are in need of financing and need assistance in approaching a loaning instituation or agency. Information includes, how to analyze your financing needs, where and how to seek financing, types and characteristics of financing, guidelines for preparing investment proposals
- Identifying the Spa Traveller: A Look at US and Canadian Consumer Attitudes and Motivators for Spa Vacations (PDF, 575 KB) - Some of the topics addressed include, characteristics of the spa traveller, how spa travellers plan their vacation, when they travel, where they travel and what they do
- Learning about Computers, E-business, and the Internet: A Guide to Federal Government Sources and Services for SME's(766KB) - tips to make your small and medium sized business more profitable.
- Packaging Experiences (544KB) - today's travellers are looking for more than just attraction passes and accommodations. They are looking for opportunties to experience something unique about a destination. Meeting locals, hands-on activities and behind the scenes access are only a few ways to create that experience.
- The National Snowmobile Tourism Study ( 177KB) the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Associations in partnership with the CTC commissioned a national study to look at the current picture of snowmobile tourism in canada and how it can support economic development in the winter months, especially in those areas lacking ski resorts.