Alberta Open Farm Days visitors have even more opportunities to harvest family fun and discover Alberta’s hidden gems on Aug. 19 and 20. A bumper crop of family-friendly fun activities awaits as farmers, ranchers and ag-tourism operators invite visitors to experience informative tours and culinary events that help highlight the …

Our thoughts are with the communities, first responders and tourism industry colleagues affected by the forest fires currently burning throughout British Columbia. We are committed to sharing any relevant information on our consumer and industry websites. Information and Resources  The fire does not directly threaten any communities at this time, …

Travel Alberta will expand the team responsible for Business Development activity in the United States. More specifically, the team responsible for Travel Trade and Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events (MICE) relations in the US market. Effective immediately, Bart Donnelly, Director, Business Development, Europe and USA, will lead the USA Travel …

[ad_1] LONDON – STR’s August 2017 Pipeline Report shows 177,755 rooms in 1,160 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe. The total represents an 18.1% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with August 2016. Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not …

[ad_1] According to IATA Airlines Financial Monitor for August 2017, passenger and freight volumes both posted robust year-on-year growth rates in July. The seasonally-adjusted passenger load factor remained close to an all-time high, although the freight load factor has fallen back slightly in SA terms in recent months. Key points: …

[ad_1] If you love the outdoors, nature, adventuring with your spouse, then Golden, British Columbia is your destination. Here are just a few tips for planning a romantic and outdoorsy getaway that is sure to please. Adventures Attention adventure travelers! Golden is your thrill-seeking hub. There ain’t no mountain high …

[ad_1] LONDON, UK – In the UK, business travellers miss their bed more than their children when travelling for work, Egencia, the business travel arm of the Expedia group, revealed in its 4th edition Business Travel and Technology Survey. Globally, children and beds are equally missed, with 36 percent of …

[ad_1] Golden, B.C., Canada – Tourism Golden is thrilled to announce that the 2018 Freeride Ski and Snowboard World Tour (FWT) has chosen Golden, BC, as one of its new locations.  The world renowned event will take place in Golden from February 3-9, 2018. The FWT is the worldwide circuit …

[ad_1] For the second consecutive month, more than 1.4 million people passed through Edinburgh Airport as passenger numbers continue to soar. It was the busiest August on record for the airport and the second busiest month ever as 1,403,797 passed through. July 2017 the busiest month ever with 1,413,272 passengers. …

Official statistics from VisitBritian show a record June for the number of overseas visits to the UK. There were a record 3.5 million visits to the UK in June, up seven per cent on the same month last year. Overseas visitors spent £2.2 billion in June, up two per cent …