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Promote your tourism product in Last Bit of Summer advertorial

Published: May 22, 2013 | Author: Travel Alberta

Travel Alberta’s advertorials in the Calgary Herald and the Edmonton Journal are a cost effective way for you to reach consumers in Alberta’s major urban centres. The Last Bit of Summ…

51st Annual Calgary White Hat Award winners

Published: May 21, 2013 | Author: Tourism Calgary

On May 15, Tourism Calgary celebrated tourism excellence at the 51st Annual Calgary White Hat Awards with a sold-out crowd of boisterous tourism and hospitality employees. Mascots, sports jerseys a…

Visit Lethbridge Mobile Application

Published: May 20, 2013 | Author: Chinook Country Tourist Association

In partnership with the Lethbridge Lodging Association and the City of Lethbridge, Chinook Country recently launched a mobile app called ‘Visit Lethbridge’. The purpose of this app is f…

Travel Alberta named International Destination Partner of the Year

Published: May 17, 2013 | Author: Travel Alberta

HelmsBriscoe has named Travel Alberta as number one in providing service and support to their Associates and clients. HelmsBriscoe, the largest third-party meeting procurement and site-selection co…

Tourism Jasper launches More Breathing Room Campaign

Published: May 16, 2013 | Author: Tourism Jasper

Jasper's new integrated regional marketing campaign will encourage visitors to come to Jasper in May and June for "More Breathing Room". Ask any local and they’ll tell y…

Canadian Tourism Commission releases 2012 Annual Report

Published: May 15, 2013 | Author: Canadian Tourism Commission

The global tourism industry generated some jaw-dropping statistics last year. It now accounts for one in every 12 jobs around the world. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, …

Tourism Town Hall Series: Calgary – June 12

Published: May 14, 2013 | Author: Tourism Industry Association of Canada

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) cordially invite you to take part in a very special Tourism Town Hall session. This interactive session w…

You’re Welcome awards honour outstanding customer service

Published: May 13, 2013 | Author: Edmonton Tourism

Edmonton’s finest front-line hospitality and service industry workers were honoured at the 13th annual You’re Welcome Edmonton awards on May 7. The awards recognize employees and volunt…

Nominate your tourism hero for 2013 ALTO Ambassador - deadline is May 24

Published: May 10, 2013 | Author: Travel Alberta

The Alberta Tourism Awards (ALTO) committee is seeking nominations for the next ALTO Ambassador, recognizing an exceptional Albertan who has made an outstanding contribution to the provincial touri…

Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail extension announced

Published: May 10, 2013 | Author: Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

The extension of one of the most scenic routes in the world is the result of a $4.35 million investment by the Alberta government, the towns of Canmore and Banff, and the Municipal District of Bigh…

Small Town Saturday Night Brings Big Fun to Bashaw

Published: May 10, 2013 | Author: Travel Alberta

Travel Alberta partnered with the Big Valley Jamboree to bring the Small Town Saturday Night grand prize concert to Bashaw with the Small Town Saturday Night contest. The concert was a huge su…

Application deadline for Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program is June 6

Published: May 09, 2013 | Author: Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Application deadline for grant funding to assist festivals and events in Alberta reach their tourism potential is June 6. Festivals and events are great celebrations of art, culture, history…