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    Tourism numbers in NL have recovered reaching pre-pandemic levels

    Wednesday, 23 October 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Air services have increased this year with a 21 per cent capacity boost compared to 2023.

    Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Steve Crocker has provided an update on the 2024 tourism season. The tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador officially reached recovery in 2023, reaching tourism visitation numbers from pre-pandemic 2019. Air services have increased this year with a 21 per cent capacity boost compared to 2023. Inbound non-stop air capacity numbers have consistently surpassed 2019 levels for several months.

     

     

     

     

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