Feeling the burn: B.C. tourism industry hit hard by wildfires - News Summed Up

Feeling the burn: B.C. tourism industry hit hard by wildfires


Caravan Theatre has been filling seats and delighting audience on its 32-hectare farm in Armstrong, B.C. Caravan Farm Theatre isn't alone in seeing a drop in tourism, which many B.C. "Wildfires in all regions"Other tourism businesses say they won't know for a few months the total effect the wildfire season had on their operations. Tourism Vancouver spokesperson, Saschie MacLean says the smoke is taking its toll on local businesses, even though the closest large wildfire is more than 130 kilometres away. Tourism Vancouver is also fielding an increase in calls from American tourists who are planning trips to Vancouver, but who are concerned by the state of emergency.


Source: CBC News August 18, 2018 15:56 UTC



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