Industry News

News from Travel Alberta, the Canadian Tourism Commission and a cross-section of stories, research and accolades from across our growing Calgary tourism industry.

Canadian Signature Experience – 2013 application intake

The Canadian Signature Experiences collection helps eligible tourism businesses promote their product internationally. Learn more here.

Air Access – the good, the bad and the reality

Why, when our brand is strong and our product is compelling, is Canada’s travel deficit growing?

Air Canada becomes the Only International Four-Star Airline in North America

Industry quality ranking recognizes carrier's airport and onboard product and service improvements.

Air Canada Introduces Q400 Service in Western Canada; Increases Capacity with Next-Generation Aircraft

Air Canada announced it is boosting capacity on key regional routes this spring and summer in response to demand.

WestJet unveils its Encore

Fort St. John and Nanaimo, B.C. first two communities to receive WestJet Encore service.

2013 Growing Rural Tourism Conference

The full program is now available for the 2013 Growing Rural Tourism Conference, April 8 - 10, 2013 in Camrose.

Canadian Tourism Commission unveils new resources for industry on corporate website

Upgraded tools and content for the Explorer Quotient© and Signature Experiences Collection© offer tips and tricks for the year ahead

Food critics launch cross-Canada restaurant app

The ultimate restaurant guide for the business traveller.

New air access into Canada from China and Germany

New routes from China and Germany will provide boost to international visitation.

Calgary's tourism industry #1 for visitor spending growth

For the second consecutive year Calgary is leading the nations’ major metropolitan centres for visitor spending growth.