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Tourism business startup workbook

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This workbook is intended for Alberta entrepreneurs considering joining the province's tourism industry. Completing this workbook will help them explore opportunities in the tourism sector,... More ≫

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This workbook is intended for Alberta entrepreneurs considering joining the province's tourism industry. Completing this workbook will help them explore opportunities in the tourism sector, understand what it takes to be a tourism entrepreneur, and know what they need to have ready prior to starting a tourism business. The workbook can also be useful for those who already have a tourism business, but want to explore new ideas.

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Culinary tourism event handbook : your guide to creating successful events

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Culinary tourism supports the “farm-to-fork” experience and helps attract visitors to communities across Alberta. Farm-to-fork helps create bonds between producers, build understanding, pride and... More ≫

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Culinary tourism supports the “farm-to-fork” experience and helps attract visitors to communities across Alberta. Farm-to-fork helps create bonds between producers, build understanding, pride and respect for our agricultural system, and connect urbanites with rural roots. This handbook is intended to help those who might be interested in pursuing culinary tourism opportunities plan and execute a successful culinary tourism experience.

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Tourism development guide : a guide to developing a tourism business, including obtaining the required government approvals and licences

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The Tourism Development Guide is intended to help those interested in starting or expanding a land-based tourism development. Such developments might involve either Crown lands of the provincial... More ≫

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The Tourism Development Guide is intended to help those interested in starting or expanding a land-based tourism development. Such developments might involve either Crown lands of the provincial or federal government or land within the jurisdiction of a municipality or a First Nation. Proponents of these developments should expect to seek approvals through several levels of government. They should also expect to integrate their own development plans with provincial legislation, regional and sub-regional plans, and municipal plans, as well as First Nation uses. This document presents the steps to be taken, the time frames to be expected for reviews, and the places to go for development assistance.

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Tourism business planning guide : a guide to assist new and experienced entrepreneurs to develop a business concept

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The Tourism Business Planning Guide is designed to assist both prospective and current tourism entrepreneurs in developing a business concept that will lead to the launch or maintenance of a... More ≫

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The Tourism Business Planning Guide is designed to assist both prospective and current tourism entrepreneurs in developing a business concept that will lead to the launch or maintenance of a successful business. It outlines the fundamentals of establishing a solid business plan, including an understanding of: the business opportunity, the potential market, the sources of revenue and associated costs, how to reach different visitor segments, management and operations of a successful business, and development of a financial plan.

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