With the start of Open Skies, a flurry of more air carriers and flights began. Nonstop flights, between Canada and the USA increased seat numbers by 80 per cent, while USA to Canada flights remained the same. Two years ago, when the carrier link to Latin America was discontinued, no one complained. To help Air Tourism grow, we must learn to work for our target market. It's the airline business, not tourism.
Tourism fills the back of the bus.
While airlines remain regulated, legal and political forces continue to reap the dividends. Frank advises that professional consultants see the potential opportunities for air carriers and tourism to grow together like never before. More from Dave Frank on the topic of Open Skies and Air Cargo at YVR . Prior to that, he was Managing Director of the Edmonton Tourism Association. Mr. Antonson was born in Vancouver and attended Simon Fraser University.