VICTORIA — Tourist-friendly Victoria has hit a bump in the road, tourism officials say. But they’re optimistic that 2013 visitor numbers will increase about 1.5 percent over 2012’s lackluster turnout.

The agency will handle the account for two years. The agency's chief operating officer, Peter de Kretser (pictured), said that tourism was one of agency's strengths. He said: “It was a long tough ...

The campaign aims to encourage Chinese travelers to look beyond the usual tourist haunts in Melbourne and explore alternative destinations in the Australian state of Victoria. The campaign, which will ...

The region’s hotels set decade-high numbers for occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room, while B.C. Ferries and Victoria International Airport set records of their own.

These have been tough times for tourism, one of Greater Victoria s most important industries. Global economic uncertainty, low consumer confidence, growing competition and less money for destination ...

Competition among the states for the domestic tourism dollar is getting increasingly fierce. New data reveals what Victoria stands to gain – and lose. The state spent $5.50 per person on tourism ...

Brian King is Chair of Mentors in the Victorian Tourism Awards, Director (Non-Executive) of Destination Melbourne, Chair of the Assessment Panel, Tourism & Hospitality Education International Centre ...

This past weekend, athletes from all over the country descended upon Victoria to take part in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Winter Games. Athletes traveled from cities like San Antonio, ...

A survey of residents is revealing overwhelming support for tourism and the jobs and businesses that the industry supports in Greater Victoria. The survey was commissioned by Destination Greater ...