The New York Times – Travel:
Host cities, hotels, tourism boards and more had lofty expectations for the World Cup, but some struck gold, while some fizzled. Here’s the breakdown.
Category: Canada
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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Brings in $124.5 Million at the Box Office on Opening Weekend
The New York Times – Film:
Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.
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Wildfire Smoke Shutters Parks and Shuffles Visitors
The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors to national parks and other public lands in the Midwest faced closures, unhealthy air quality and recommended limits on outdoor activities.
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Canada Will Compete in Eurovision Song Contest
The New York Times – Music:
The country’s national broadcaster confirmed that it is joining the world’s most popular singing contest next year. Some fans are urging it to send a star like Shania Twain.
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Is Canada About to Enter the Eurovision Song Contest?
The New York Times – Music:
As Canada’s government looks more toward Europe and less to the United States, its national broadcaster has become a full member of the group that organizes the glitzy singing event.
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World Cup Tourism Off to a Slow Start in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
The New York Times – Travel:
Hotel and visitation numbers were expected to spike this year. So far, several of the host cities have instead seen slumps.
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Where Is Toronto’s Best Party? Try the Basement.
The New York Times – Music:
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.