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Economic impact of provincial heritage facilities in Alberta : 2005 report

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The economic data in this report are based on the 2003/04 fiscal year April 1 to March 31. These data are gathered from surveys given to visitors to the museums, historic sites and interpretive... More ≫

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The economic data in this report are based on the 2003/04 fiscal year April 1 to March 31. These data are gathered from surveys given to visitors to the museums, historic sites and interpretive centres managed by the Government of Alberta. The primary role of these facilities is to preserve and tell the natural and cultural history of Alberta - to both Albertans and visitors to the Province. Over 100,000 school children receive educational programs in these facilities each year. The economic benefit of these services is impossible to estimate but the long-term societal benefit of museums and historic sites, to a region, is well understood. A secondary role of these facilities is to attract visitors from outside the province and to encourage Albertans to travel within the province. Tourist destinations generate economic activity. The direct operation of these facilities produces a positive financial impact in their immediate region through salaries, the purchase of supplies and...

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Visits and Expenditures by Visitor Origin, Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic shows the person-visits and tourism expenditures in Alberta from 2012 to 2013. Visitor statistics are based on Statistics Canada’s Travel Survey of Residents... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic shows the person-visits and tourism expenditures in Alberta from 2012 to 2013. Visitor statistics are based on Statistics Canada’s Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and International Travel Survey

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Tourism in Edmonton and area tourism destination region : a summary of visitor numbers and characteristics

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, millions of visits were made to destinations in the Edmonton and area tourism region by residents of Alberta, other parts... More ≫

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, millions of visits were made to destinations in the Edmonton and area tourism region by residents of Alberta, other parts of Canada, the United States and overseas countries. To better understand the volume and characteristics of these visitors, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation has prepared a special analyses of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada (TSRC) and the International Travel Survey (ITS), which are both conducted by Statistics Canada. These consumer surveys provide tourism information for travel in Alberta by Canadians and trips to the province made by U.S. and overseas visitors. Data in this publication includes same-day and overnight trips for Albertans and residents from other parts of Canada, and overnight trips only for U.S. and overseas visitors.

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Tourism in Alberta South tourism destination region : a summary of visitor numbers and characteristics

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, millions of person-visits are made to destinations in the Alberta South Tourism Destination Region (TDR) by residents of... More ≫

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, millions of person-visits are made to destinations in the Alberta South Tourism Destination Region (TDR) by residents of Alberta, other Canadians, visitors from the United States, and overseas visitors. This includes same day and overnight trips for Albertans and other Canadians, and just overnight trips for U.S. and overseas visitors. To better understand the size and characteristics of these visitors, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation commissioned Research Resolutions & Consulting to prepare a special analyses of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada (TSRC) and the International Travel Survey (ITS) that are both conducted by Statistics Canada. These consumer surveys provide tourism information for travel in Alberta by Canadians and trips to the province made by U.S. and overseas visitors. This summary highlights key findings only. For more information on tourism in Alberta, please contact Alberta...

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Tourism in Alberta Central tourism destination region : a summary of visitor numbers and characteristics

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, millions of person-visits are made to destinations in the Alberta Central Tourism Destination Region (TDR) by residents... More ≫

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, millions of person-visits are made to destinations in the Alberta Central Tourism Destination Region (TDR) by residents of Alberta, other Canadians, visitors from the United States, and overseas visitors. This includes same day and overnight trips for Albertans and other Canadians, and just overnight trips for U.S. and overseas visitors. To better understand the size and characteristics of these visitors, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation commissioned Research Resolutions & Consulting to prepare a special analyses of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada (TSRC) and the International Travel Survey (ITS) that are both conducted by Statistics Canada. These consumer surveys provide tourism information for travel in Alberta by Canadians and trips to the province made by U.S. and overseas visitors. This summary highlights key findings only. For more information on tourism in Alberta, please contact...

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Invest in Alberta's tourism industry : Southwest Alberta

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Alberta's Tourism Framework supports and focuses the tourism industry by creating compelling, authentic tourism experiences that will grow Alberta as a leading tourism destination. It actively... More ≫

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Alberta's Tourism Framework supports and focuses the tourism industry by creating compelling, authentic tourism experiences that will grow Alberta as a leading tourism destination. It actively encourages entrepreneurial investment in traveler-focused development of innovative tourism experiences, destination renewal, and new destination areas through new collaborative partnerships with regions, communities and industry stakeholders. This approach will create and enhance traveler-focused experiences around the province by identifying and prioritizing areas holding high tourism value. Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (TPR), in partnership with the Mighty Peace Tourist Association, completed a tourism investment opportunity assessment for the Mighty Peace Region. This collaborative initiative supports Alberta's Tourism Framework, and reflects the Government of Alberta's role in facilitating access to capital for the tourism industry. The assessment is considered high-level in...

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Invest in Alberta's tourism industry : Northwest Alberta

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Alberta's Tourism Framework supports and focuses the tourism industry by creating compelling, authentic tourism experiences that will grow Alberta as a leading tourism destination. It actively... More ≫

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Alberta's Tourism Framework supports and focuses the tourism industry by creating compelling, authentic tourism experiences that will grow Alberta as a leading tourism destination. It actively encourages entrepreneurial investment in traveler-focused development of innovative tourism experiences, destination renewal, and new destination areas through new collaborative partnerships with regions, communities and industry stakeholders. This approach will create and enhance traveler-focused experiences around the province by identifying and prioritizing areas holding high tourism value. Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (TPR), in partnership with the Mighty Peace Tourist Association, completed a tourism investment opportunity assessment for the Mighty Peace Region. This collaborative initiative supports Alberta's Tourism Framework, and reflects the Government of Alberta's role in facilitating access to capital for the tourism industry. The assessment is considered high-level in...

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Tourism in Alberta : a summary of visitor numbers, revenue & characteristics

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, 19.6 million person-visits were made in 2006 to destinations in Alberta by residents of Alberta, other Canadians,... More ≫

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Whether to see their friends and relatives, for business, or for pleasure, 19.6 million person-visits were made in 2006 to destinations in Alberta by residents of Alberta, other Canadians, visitors from the United States, and overseas visitors (same day and overnight trips for Alberta and other Canada, and overnight trips for the U.S. and overseas). To better understand the size and characteristics of these visitors, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation commissioned Research Resolutions & Consulting to prepare a special analyses of the 2006 Travel Survey of Residents of Canada (TSRC) and the International Travel Survey (ITS) that are both conducted by Statistics Canada. These consumer surveys provide tourism information for travel in Alberta by Canadians and trips to the province made by U.S. and overseas visitors. This summary highlights key findings only. For more information on tourism in Alberta, please contact Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.

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