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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on October 4, 20244 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on September 27, 202411 Views

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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. […]

by ahnationtalk on September 26, 202420 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on September 26, 202414 Views

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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 […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 202420 Views

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Olsen: Indigenous-owned golf resorts offer great golf and more – Calgary Herald

It’s a sunny afternoon and I can see the mountains on the horizon from the first tee box at St. Eugene golf course. This beautiful par-72 championship course meanders through rolling woodland alongside the St. Mary River just outside Cranbrook, B.C. on tribal lands. There’s no mistaking the Indigenous connection, because each hole is named […]

by ahnationtalk on July 29, 202437 Views

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From their own voices’: How Indigenous tourism continues to develop in Jasper National Park – Jasper Fitzhugh

June 18, 2024 “Indigenous culture is not just a picture of a totem pole or an Indigenous mural; it is the person and the story behind those processes and the practices. Indigenous tourism, when it’s done right, allows those voices to speak up and be heard.” In today’s landscape, having an awareness of Indigenous culture […]

by ahnationtalk on June 18, 202453 Views

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Promoting Alberta’s tourism opportunities in Asia

Jun 06, 2024 Minister Schow will meet with key travel trade representatives in Tokyo and Seoul, as well as government officials from Gangwon, South Korea and Hokkaido, Japan to promote the province, strengthen relations and develop South Korean and Japanese markets. International travellers are an important part of Alberta’s visitor economy, as they stay longer, […]

by ahnationtalk on June 7, 202445 Views

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Minister Vandal announces federal funding to enhance Alberta’s Indigenous tourism economy

From: Prairies Economic Development Canada March 13, 2024 The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of tourism to support economic reconciliation and enable Indigenous communities on the Prairies to share their stories, traditions, and landscapes with visitors from across Canada and around the world. In Alberta, authentic Indigenous experiences and offerings are a […]

by ahnationtalk on March 13, 202463 Views

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Growing Alberta’s visitor economy

Feb 14, 2024 In 2022, Alberta saw a record $10.7 billion in tourism spending, an increase of $600 million from 2019 levels. This growth signals Alberta’s visitor economy is on an upward trend and ready to reach new heights year over year. To support a growing visitor economy, Alberta’s government is launching a long-term provincial […]

by ahnationtalk on February 14, 202479 Views

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