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Canada a haven for Americans

October 25, 2001
Source: CBC Vancouver
Original story - link verified on October 25, 2001

The president of Marriott Lodging says Canada is becoming a safe destination for American tourists in the wake of September 11. Alain Piallat told a Vancouver business group Americans still want to travel, and Canada is a safe place to visit. Piallat says the attack initially had a drastic effect on Canadian tourism and hotel business. However, he says business is starting to pick up again.

Related stories: Post-September 11 tourism recession

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