[ad_1] The millennial. Maybe he’s currently wearing ironic suspenders while typing a text message on a typewriter. Perhaps she’s wearing a floppy hat, taking a picture of her brunch. However you feel about them, these Instagram-happy, eco-aware, darkly humorous explorers have something you can’t deny: They have excellent taste in …
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The team at Travel Alberta has done it again: the Crown corporation responsible for marketing Alberta’s tourism experiences was designated as one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the second year in a row. The organization prides itself on recruiting the best and brightest, and hiring …
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Wynn McLean, former Travel Alberta Vice-President of Community Relations, was recognized with an Award of Merit this month by the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies. McLean is known for his passionate advocacy of rural tourism in Alberta. As a native of Camrose, AB, he is also an ambassador for the …
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[ad_1] Packaging that perfect blend of coffee has been a labour of love for Phil Robertson, the co-founder of the Calgary cafe, Phil & Sebastia. He even helped assemble and refurbish the vintage coffee roaster. After years of hard work, someone special took notice. “If for no other reason, I’ve got …
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Alberta is poised to ring in the Year of the Dog this Chinese New Year, an occasion amplified by the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, celebrating the shared history and future partnerships between the two countries. Red is the theme of every New Year celebration, representing luck and good fortune …
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After five years in operation, the Alberta Peleton Association (ATB) recently announced the society is ceasing operations. The event was the brainchild of a dedicated group of cycling enthusiasts that saw the tour of Alberta as more than just a race – it was an opportunity to spotlight local communities …
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[ad_1] Statistics Canada says international set an annual record during last year, with 20.8 million trips of one or more nights. The overall figure surpasses the previous record of 20.1 million set in 2002. The statistics agency says the number of U.S. tourists rose 3.1 per cent in 2017 to …
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Tri-Region Tourism will be holding a seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 27 for anyone looking to start or expand a tourism related business. The seminar will include: Information and resources for creating or expanding a successful start-up Connecting with successful business owners that can offer guidance Question and answer session Breakfast …
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Recent statistics from Alberta’s two largest urban centres paint a positive picture for the province’s tourism industry. Edmonton and Calgary experienced year-over-year increases for 2017 in different areas, welcome news as things begin to pick up across the province. Overall air passenger counts to Edmonton grew by 3.8 per cent …
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Alberta Culture and Tourism is looking for exhibitors to showcase tourism attractions, events, experiences, or destinations at the 2018 Spring Training and Showcase. The event prepares front-line visitor information centre (VIC) staff for the upcoming season by providing engaging and effective Alberta product knowledge and travel counselling training. This is …
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