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Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon E-News Flash for Tuesday, September 6, 2016

This issue: THE CHINA TOURISM MARKET

CHINA TOURIST MARKET - INDUSTRY ADVISORY

THE CANADA - CHINA INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR REGISTRATION PROGRAM

Did you know... That Canadian Inbound Tour Operators or Receptive Tour Operators who develop and package itineraries for groups of Chinese travellers may be required to register for the China-Canada Inbound Tour Operator Program?

That a group from China is defined as 5 or more persons?

That Chinese travellers in China should only use agencies and outbound tour operators that are on the approved China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) list?

That China Travel Agencies and Outbound Tour Operators on the CNTA list should only do business with Canadian Inbound/Receptive Tour Operators that are on the approved Canadian tour operator list ?

If not....

You need to know about this IMPORTANT REMINDER that will affect non-registered tour operators.

We would just like to remind you that in accordance with the agreement signed by the Chinese and Canadian Governments that only Canadian Inbound or Receptive Tour Operators registered with TIAC and listed by the CNTA are permitted to handle Chinese group business in Canada. TIAC has been accepted by the CNTA as the only organization in Canada that can administer the RTO registration program. We are working on a new cooperation agreement with the CNTA, which will include a commitment from both sides to strengthen and enforce the regulations outlined in the ADS agreement, particularly in regards to the use of non-registered RTO’s in Canada. (Tourism Industry Association of Canada)

Or go to TIAC's website for full details about the program and to register.

Chinese Tourists and Yukon Hospitality - Developing Industry Resources

Outbound travel from the China market is outpacing other international travel markets. Since Canada received Approved Destination Status in 2010 there has been growing interest in Yukon as a vacation destination and a steady increase in the number of Chinese tourists visiting each year. Are you ready to meet the demand of this growing market? Do you know what influences their travel decisions? Do you want to know more?

Then.. please take our survey. We would love to hear from you regarding your interest in the development of tools and resources to assist you and your staff in understanding more about our Chinese visitors and how to meet their expectations.

Welcome Guide for Chinese Tourists and Tour Operators

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada has produced a downloadable Welcome Guide for Chinese Tourists to Canada.

The guide contains general information that travellers need to know about Canada, such as: Weather; Multi-Culturalism; Seasons; Medical Services; Voltage and Measurements; Time Zones; Border Crossing; Shopping and Souvenirs; Currency; Credit Card and ATM Machines, Driving; Hunting and Wildlife Protection; Tipping; Taxi; Smoking; Email, Phone and Internet; Emergency; Travel Agencies and Tour Guides; Daylight Savings Time; Border inspection; Public Holidays; Aboriginal Culture; About Canada; History of Canada.

Click on the image to download the Welcome Guide

TRAVELYUKON.COM

Department of Tourism and Culture, Yukon Government, P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2C6 See more tourism news at http://www.tiayukon.com/ If you have information of interest to WTAY Members for the E-News, please send to [email protected] Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon #4 - 1114 Front St., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A3 Tel. 867.668.3369 Fax 867.668.3370 E-mail: [email protected] www.wtay.com and www.yukonwild.com