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Destination Canada revealed its renewed brand at the 43rd annual Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) this week, where more than 1500 travel industry professionals convened for Canada’s leading international tourism marketplace.

Speaking to the heart and passion of travel, Destination Canada’s evolved brand taps into what it means to be Canadian, to inspire even more international travellers to visit Canada.

The new tagline, For Glowing Hearts, inspired by the national anthem, and a distinctive heart-shaped logo, rooted in the country’s bold red and white iconography, are elements of an evolved brand architecture designed to create a strong emotional connection with travellers.

“Travellers today want more than an experience – they want to be transformed; they want to be moved,” says Ben Cowan-Dewar, Chairperson of Destination Canada’s Board of Directors. “The brand evolution is driven by the belief that travel should change you and Canada will leave a lasting mark on your heart. It is how we share our passion with the world.”

The brand evolution follows a five-year period of transformation for Destination Canada in becoming a more digitally focused, data-driven organisation. Extensive market research and industry consultation helped shape the latest journey of the Canada travel brand.

In a competitive global marketplace, Destination Canada is moving Canada from more than a destination on a map to an invitation to connect with Canadians, the land and local culture. In 2018, Canada welcomed a record-breaking 21.1 million international travellers to the country. Of that number, Destination Canada’s work is attributed to 1.39 million arrivals, $1.76 billion in international tourism spending and over 13,000 Canadian jobs.

“We’re going to build off that momentum and create a movement that overcomes apathy and drives international travellers, Canadians and the tourism industry to embrace our destination with passion and with glowing hearts,” says David Goldstein, Destination Canada, President and CEO.

Destination Canada will roll out the brand in its 10 leisure and five business events markets in the coming months. Leveraging the tagline, logo and concept of transformational travel, inspired by a pride for being Canadian, elements of the brand will be used to inspire Destination Canada’s content across digital and print platforms.

Canada is more than a place on the map.
It’s a beacon to the world.
An invitation not just to explore, but to connect.
It’s a calling to discover the marvels of what’s here.
And the potential that’s within each one of us.
Canada is a destination for those with open minds and intrepid spirits.
For the brave.
For the bold.
For the curious.

This is Canada. For Glowing Hearts.

GETTING THERE

Air Canada offers daily direct flights to Vancouver from Sydney and Brisbane, with direct flights from Melbourne available three times per week. Year-round direct flights from Melbourne to Vancouver are also available, with connecting flights to the eastern provinces and northern territories. Direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver are also available on Qantas.

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