Victoria has been named #1 most walkable city outside of the U.S. by TravelAwaits, and #1 best midsize city in the world! TravelAwaits’ 2023 Best of Travel Awards showcases their readers’ favourite destinations and businesses.
WestJet CEO optimistic about growth in the Victoria market. A total of 1.2 million WestJet passengers are forecast to pass through YYJ this year, an increase of 33 per cent from last year.
The Parkside Hotel & Spa has joined Beyond Green and have been certified as Climate Positive.
Statistics show strong rebound in 2022 but tourism industry is still recovering. In an interview with Pique magazine, TIABC CEO Walt Judas explains that while domestic numbers were strong in 2022, international visitation has not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
The year-end numbers show RevPar increased in 2022 to $162.71 compared to $139.03 in 2019, the Average Daily Room Rate showed a big increase for 2022 at $236.30 with 2019 at $189.10 and the Average Occupancy Rate in 2022 is 68.85% with 2019 at 73.52%.
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority’s CEO, Ian Robertson predicts next year’s cruise season could bring a record one million passengers to Victoria’s Ogden Point, now that the industry is rebounding from the pandemic.
Air travel to YYJ during October 2022 has rebounded substantially almost getting back to October 2019 numbers.
Destination Greater Victoria is investing over $350,000 to attract travellers this fall. The marketing campaign will emphasize Greater Victoria’s unique selling propositions, including its mild climate, one-of-a-kind draws, and culinary scene.
Victoria has just been named the #2 Best Small City in the World by the prestigious Conde Nast Reader’s Survey.