Victoria Tourism Bulletin January 2021
Dine Around and Stay in Town was very successful in 2021, thanks to our restaurants and hotels who operated safely and proved how seriously governments and restaurants took their safety protocols.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin December 2020
Ongoing travel restrictions continued to drive devastating results for the hotel industry and visitor economy.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin November 2020
New rounds of public health orders and restrictions had an immediate and very damaging affect on the levels of business.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin October 2020
We would like to tip our cap to the tourism operators that have demonstrated that they are able to operate safely through investments in adaptation, safety, and hygiene and cleanliness.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin September 2020
Hotels continue to be heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, some modest weekend business from regional travel continues to provide some revenue.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin August 2020
The Conde Nast Traveler‘s 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey ranked Victoria as the 8th Best Small City in the World:2020!
Victoria Tourism Bulletin July 2020
In July, we saw very slow rebuilding of business based on close in markets. The Visitor Economy is in for a long rebuild but is determined to continue.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin June 2020
June saw the re-opening of many of the properties that had closed due to COVID, so room inventory levels increased. As expected, however, it was still a month of very poor performance with continued border closures and other travel limitations.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin May 2020
The global pandemic continues to seriously impact the tourism industry all over the world, and Victoria is no exception. Even with restrictions loosening, the best we can expect is local visitation this summer.