Tourism Economy

tourism economy: While the local tourism economy rebounded this year with hotel occupancy showing a three per cent increase through the first 10 months of 2013, the recovery is considered fragile and could take a hit with any kind of new barrier to entry. , according to Times Colonist. The new fee would be part of a proposed electronic security screening plan for which the federal government is seeking public input. A proposed new fee for foreign tourists could take a chunk out of Greater Victorias slowly recovering tourism sector, say industry insiders. Any time there are added fees, it adds to the thickening of the border, said tourism industry expert Frank Bourree, principal of Chemistry Consulting. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.