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Creating year-round adventure in Alberta
Nov 07, 2024 Proposed legislation will create a made-in-Alberta approach to grow Alberta’s visitor economy, create jobs and welcome billions of dollars of private investment. Alberta’s government has a bold and ambitious goal of growing the province’s visitor economy from $10 billion in annual visitor spending to $25 billion annually by 2035. The development of […]
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AIOC mandate expands to tourism: Minister Wilson
Oct 30, 2024 Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the expansion of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation’s (AIOC) mandate: “Over the past five years, the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation has had great success in facilitating investments in natural resources and is ready to leverage investments in agriculture, telecommunications and transportation […]
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Canadian tourism ministers join forces to propel tourism forward
October 17, 2024 Tourism is a key industry and economic driver in every province and territory, supporting over 2 million jobs, or about 10 percent of all employment in Canada in 2023. In several jurisdictions, tourism is the top or one of the top service exports. Today, the federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for […]
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Indigenous Tourism Receives Funding Boost From Alberta Government – Myvegrevillenow.com
Oct. 9, 2024 Indigenous tourism in Alberta is set to grow with a $8.85 million boost from the provincial government over five years. The funding, announced at Métis Crossing, will support Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) in developing and promoting Indigenous tourism experiences. ITA CEO Shae Bird highlighted growing attractions like the Blackfoot Crossing River Ranch […]
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Alberta commits $8.85 million to Indigenous tourism – Lakeland Today
Indigenous tourism in Alberta is about to get a major boost with the provincial government announcing $8.85 million in funding over the next five years to Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA). LAKELAND – Indigenous tourism in Alberta is about to get a major boost with the provincial government announcing $8.85 million in funding over the next […]
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Celebrating Indigenous Tourism
Oct 04, 2024 Tourism in Alberta is booming, with more visitors coming to the province than ever before. Indigenous tourism is key to this growth, with one in three international travellers seeking authentic Indigenous experiences. Visitors are seeking deeper connections with the destinations they visit, and Indigenous entrepreneurs across Alberta are taking the lead to […]
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Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to launch and expand tourism experiences across Alberta
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada September 27, 2024 Alberta’s tourism sector provides jobs and drives economic growth in small towns, major centres, rural and remote areas, and Indigenous communities across the province. To further strengthen this key cornerstone of the Alberta economy, the Government of Canada is making investments to help local tourism operators seize […]
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Media Advisory – Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for unique tourism experiences across Alberta
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada September 26, 2024 The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for businesses, communities, and organizations in developing and sharing their local tourism products for visitors from across Canada and around the globe. […]
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Alberta tourism soars to new heights
Sep 25, 2024 Tourism is Alberta’s number one service export sector, bringing jobs, dollars and prosperity into the province’s economy. The 2023 tourism indicators make it clear: investments made by Alberta’s government in the province’s tourism sector are paying off. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, in 2023 visitors spent $12.7 billion in […]
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Indigenous-Led Stargazing Experiences in Alberta – Avenue Calgary
September 13, 2024 With crisp, clear air and earlier sunsets, autumn is prime time for stargazing and to learn about the night sky through an Indigenous lens. “The moon and the stars give us guidance,” says Lilyrose Meyers, a Knowledge Holder and traditional workshop teacher at Métis Crossing, a cultural gathering centre and vacation lodge […]
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