Publications

How are we doing? : a survey of campers to Alberta's parks and protected areas -- provincial summary

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This report details the main findings from the 2011 Camper Satisfaction survey. The research aimed to gain an understanding of visitor's satisfaction with services, facilities, opportunities and... More ≫

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This report details the main findings from the 2011 Camper Satisfaction survey. The research aimed to gain an understanding of visitor's satisfaction with services, facilities, opportunities and overall satisfaction for evaluating performance. Supplemental questions provide basic preference/opinion information from and demographic information about visitors to Alberta's Parks and Recreation Areas.

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Building tourism : a resource for development

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Newsletter with information about tourism development activities. Each issue focuses on a specific development theme and includes activities of the Tourism Development Branch.

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Tourism business outlook

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The aim of this quarterly publication is to provide up-to-date information on activities and information pertaining to the Tourism Business Development, Research and Investment Branch.

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Tourism in Calgary and area : a summary of visitor numbers, revenue & characteristics

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To better understand the volume and characteristics of visitors to the Calgary and area tourism region, a special analysis of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and the International Travel... More ≫

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To better understand the volume and characteristics of visitors to the Calgary and area tourism region, a special analysis of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and the International Travel Survey was conducted. 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 Edmonton and area : a summary of visitor numbers, revenue & characteristics

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To better understand the volume and characteristics of visitors to the Edmonton and area tourism region, a special analysis of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and the International Travel... More ≫

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To better understand the volume and characteristics of visitors to the Edmonton and area tourism region, a special analysis of the Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and the International Travel Survey was conducted. 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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Opportunities in ag tourism ventures

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Presents a list of the many types of ag-tourism opportunities a farm or ranch operation can diversify into, including various attractions, events and services.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for assessment of on-site spending at gated events and festivals

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North... More ≫

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North America to produce credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact and/or estimates of on-site spending, with limited assistance from professional consultants. These guidelines are most appropriate for events and festivals with 50,000 or fewer "net" attendees.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for assessment of on-site spending at ungated or open access events and festivals

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North... More ≫

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North America to produce credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact and/or estimates of on-site spending, with limited assistance from professional consultants. These guidelines are most appropriate for events and festivals with 50,000 or fewer "net" attendees.

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A framework for Alberta's international strategies

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Achieving the Alberta government’s goals for people, prosperity and preservation in a constantly changing world demands an effective and dynamic international strategy that makes the most of... More ≫

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Achieving the Alberta government’s goals for people, prosperity and preservation in a constantly changing world demands an effective and dynamic international strategy that makes the most of Alberta's strengths, focuses the efforts of international players in the province towards common goals, ensures cooperation among government departments and identifies appropriate government roles. This framework is offered as a guide to the international role of the Alberta government and as a foundation for specific, individual strategies in the future.

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Alberta Tourism recreational leasing process

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The ATRL process has three major objectives: 1) To ensure that tourism and commercial recreation applications for development on public land continue to be reviewed in a prompt and efficient... More ≫

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The ATRL process has three major objectives: 1) To ensure that tourism and commercial recreation applications for development on public land continue to be reviewed in a prompt and efficient manner. 2) To provide a comprehensive review whereby adequate, timely, and accurate information about tourism and commercial recreation lease applications is made available to assess whether or not to approve a lease. 3) To recognize the business, financial and environmental information requirements associated with long term tourism and commercial recreation opportunities on public land.

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