Alberta answers Canada's call to Chinese

A new direct flight from Beijing to Calgary in Alberta, Canada, will cater to growing demand from Chinese visitors.

Canada's tourism authority has partnered with Hainan Airlines to offer the flight three times a week from June 30 and four times a week from November.

"Travelers can see the prairies, the vibrant and dynamic city of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, all at the same time through the window of their aircraft," says the Calgary Airport authority's senior vice-president, Stephan Poirier.