Canada ranked as No. 1 country to visit

Canada ranked as No. 1 country to visit
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According to a new study from the Reputation Institute, Canada is the top country in the world to visit, live in, study and attend or organize events.

The 2014 Country RepTrak™ report ranked Canada as the country with the No. 2 best overall reputation in the world, after three consecutive years holding the top spot.

Trust, esteem, admiration and good feelings the public holds towards these countries, as well as quality of life, safety and attention to the environment are all major factors in the results. 

Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) president and CEO, Greg Klassen said, “For international travellers, conventions and meetings held in Canada can be the first spark that ignites interest in doing business that leads to investment, in addition to exploring the unique experiences that our country offers.”

CTC chief marketing officer, Jon Mamela said “It’s fantastic that the world holds Canada in such high esteem, which helps make our country such a desirable place to visit.”

“Looking ahead into 2015, we will continue to offer diverse experiences to curious travellers keen to live a life less ordinary by enjoying our incredible nature, dynamic cities, unique culture and local lifestyles.”

Tourism is Canada’s largest service export, contributing $16.4 billion in 2013. Canada is also the No. 1 location for outbound meetings business from the US, which brings in about $1.5 billion annually.

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