National Airlines Council of Canada welcomes Approved Destination Status by
China

OTTAWA , Dec. 3 /CNW Telbec/ - The National Airlines Council of Canada ("NACC") welcomes Prime Minister Harper's announcement today that Canada has been granted Approved Destination Status by the Government of China , making it easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada .

"This is a notable diplomatic achievement by the Government of Canada , and major news for airlines and the travel industry at large," stated NACC President George Petsikas . "We thank the Prime Minister for this important economic development with China . Canada's tourism industry and overall economy stand to gain significantly from the expected increase in Chinese visitors now possible through this new designation."

The National Airlines Council of Canada is a trade association founded by Canada's largest commercial airlines in order to ensure safe, sustainable and competitive air travel for Canadian consumers.

For further information: Brigitte Hébert, Director, National Airlines Council of Canada, Tel.: [phone], Mobile: [phone], [email protected]