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WestJet promises to help grow Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry – Pax News
Dec. 7, 2022 WestJet on Tuesday (Dec. 6) announced an agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) to bolster support for Indigenous travel and tourism businesses and create employment opportunities for Indigenous Canadians as the airline grows its global presence. The announcement was commemorated by an official signing of a memorandum of understanding at ITA’s annual […]
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WestJet announces commitment to grow Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry
CALGARY, AB, Dec. 6, 2022 – WestJet today, announced an agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) to bolster support for Indigenous travel and tourism businesses and create meaningful employment opportunities for Indigenous Canadians as the airline grows its global presence. The announcement was commemorated by an official signing of a memorandum of understanding at ITA’s […]
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Alberta’s Indigenous-Led Tourism Experiences are Among ‘National Geographic’s’ Top 2023 Travel Destinations – Slice.ca
November 1, 2022 Planning your next big travel experience for 2023? While there are plenty of places across the globe that we’d love to see, National Geographic’s annual roundup of the top travel destinations for the year to come — made up of “places filled with wonder, rewarding to travelers of all ages, and supportive […]
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Alberta recognized by National Geographic for Indigenous tourism – CHAT News Today
WRITING-ON-STONE, AB – The prairie province is being given a spotlight by a major international publication. National Geographic has released its list of “25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023.” According to the organization, the annual list includes “places filled with wonder, rewarding to travelers of all ages, and supportive of local communities and ecosystems.” […]
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Canada’s first Métis cultural destination officially opens in Smoky Lake – CFWE
September 26th, 2022 “The grand opening event is all about thanking and acknowledging everyone who has contributed towards making this dream a reality,” said Juanita Marois, CEO, Métis Crossing A 688-acre Métis cultural destination celebrated it’s grand opening on Sunday September 25th in Smoky Lake. The Métis Crossing lodge features a new state-of-the-art Cultural Gathering […]
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Indigenous Tourism Alberta – Request for Proposals for Builder Block Series
Project Needs Indigenous Tourism Alberta is seeking proposals from Contractors/Vendors to award a contract for a Builders Block Series to be completed by February 15, 2023. ITA seeks a collaborative partnership that prioritizes effective, innovative, and continually improving strategic Development activities in ways that support ITA’s goals and respects Indigenous culture, diversity, and Protocols. Acknowledgment […]
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Indigenous Tourism Alberta receives $1.8 million from the Government of Canada
Indigenous entrepreneurs will receive more support in developing top-notch tourism experiences thanks to an investment by the federal government in Indigenous Tourism Alberta. As part of a May funding announcement made by Randy Boissonnault, the Federal Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Indigenous Tourism Alberta is receiving $1.8 million to help Indigenous tourism […]
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Government of Canada makes major investments in Edmonton summer festival and in tourism experiences across Alberta
May 24, 2022 From: Prairies Economic Development Canada $10 million to expand inclusive programming and support initiatives ensuring the future sustainability of Edmonton’s K-Days and more than $7.5 million to help 29 tourism projects enhance tourism experiences to attract more visitors to Alberta, creating or maintaining nearly 4,000 local jobs Edmonton is home to many […]
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Media advisory: Government of Canada to announce major support for events and tourism experiences in Edmonton and across Alberta
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada May 20, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for a wide range of initiatives that will stimulate the local economy in Edmonton and position […]
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AB Government: Growing our tourism industry to diversify our economy
Alberta’s government and Travel Alberta are supporting a strong rebound for the tourism sector as a key contributor to Alberta’s diversification Following two years that saw tourism and tourism-based communities struggle in the province due to the pandemic, Alberta’s tourism industry is experiencing a comeback. To further help tourism-related businesses recover, Alberta’s government changed the […]
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