Victoria Tourism Bulletin January 2025
The Victoria Conference Centre has announced the facility is beginning 2025 with a near-record number of city-wide conferences booked for the year, following strong performance in 2024.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin December 2024
The year-end numbers are showing a slight increase from 2023. RevPar $195.78 in 2024 compared to $173.16 in 2023; the Average Daily Room Rate $261.28 in 2024 with $246.65 in 2023; and the Average Occupancy Rate 74.93% in 2024 with 70.20% in 2023.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin November 2024
Destination BC released in beta the HelloBC AI Concierge: a powerful ‘chatbot’ tool that enhances visitor servicing on the consumer trip inspiration and planning website, HelloBC.com.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin October 2024
‘Strong economic driver’: Nearly 1 million cruise ship passengers docked in Victoria this year, says Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin September 2024
Michelin Guide announced their One, Two, and Three Key distinctions for hotels. Congratulations to the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Magnolia Hotel and Spa for receiving One Key distinctions.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin August 2024
The total number of visitors coming to Vancouver Island is down everywhere this summer except in Greater Victoria.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin July 2024
July numbers have shown an increase from last year. Average occupancy was up by 5.42%, average room rate up by $30.86 and revpar up by $44.02.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin June 2024
A recent study conducted by a Canadian company suggests that Victoria is the second most walkable city in the country.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin May 2024
Beginning June 12th, Harbour Air will be offering direct flights this summer from downtown Vancouver to Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, landing its seaplanes in a remote cove behind the historic horticultural attraction.