A slow rebound in internationl arrivals continues for Canada’s tourism businesses, because of the devastating impact of the Omicron variant. Reinstated border restrictions had a knock on effect on late winter and spring bookings, leading to cancellations from international visitors as well as event planners, and a dramatic drop in revenue.
Businesses accessing the government’s pandemic wage and rent subsidy will see their support decline by half over the weekend, prompting calls within the tourism sector for Ottawa to step in.
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