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Victoria Tourism Bulletin June 2024
August 21, 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
July 10, 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.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin April 2024
June 12, 2024
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority welcomed the first cruise ship of the season, the Norwegian Bliss, which arrived in Victoria on April 3. The GVHA anticipates 315 ship calls and 910,000 visitors this cruise season.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin March 2024
May 7, 2024
The contract for the construction of Phase I of the Steamship Temporary Terminal has been awarded and early work on the terminal began immediately, with estimated completion in fall 2024. The project is expected to be completed in time for the 2028 tourism season.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin February 2024
March 27, 2024
Victoria Airport Authority has been named as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers for 2024.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin January 2024
March 11, 2024
Kenmore Air is launching new seaplane flights between Friday Harbour Marina (Washington) and Victoria Inner Harbour starting May 16th.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin December 2023
February 20, 2024
The year-end numbers are showing a slight increase from 2022. RevPar $173.16 in 2023 compared to $162.71 in 2022; the Average Daily Room Rate $246.65 in 2023 with $236.31 in 2022; and the Average Occupancy Rate 70.20% in 2023 with 68.85% in 2022.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin November 2023
January 8, 2024
Helijet announced it is on track to become the first Canadian air carrier to provide passenger and cargo services using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Victoria Tourism Bulletin October 2023
December 12, 2023
Victoria’s cruise season concluded with a record number of cruise visitors. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority wrapped up the 2023 cruise season on October 29th after welcoming 326 ships and 970,000 cruise visitors between April and October.