Alberta Tourism

• Australia pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games; Alberta still exploring 2030 hosting bid

  "We must ensure the benefits outweigh costs and potential risks that come with hosting these types of events," the province said about the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

  Canada

  Jul 18
  
• Tour operator feels left out after Moraine Lake certification denied by Parks Canada

  The 63-year-old owner has been hosting tours out of his Jeep Wrangler for two years after retiring from the oil and gas industry in 2021.

  Canada

  May 17
  
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• ‘Loved to death’: Balancing recreation and conservation in Alberta’s mountain parks

  Using personal vehicles to access Banff National Park is not sustainable and using transit should be encouraged, according to a panel on sustainable transportation.

  Consumer

  Mar 10
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• Alberta exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid

  The event would be held over 11 days in August 2030, with events shared between Calgary, Edmonton, Tsuut'ina Nation, the Bow Valley and other Alberta communities.

  Sports

  Mar 8
• Critics fear dispersing Alberta Fish and Wildlife will weaken environmental management

  Some scientists say crucial expertise within Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is being broken up and dispersed to ministries that may not share the same priorities. 

  Environment

  Feb 14
• Advocates say Crowsnest Pass ‘ripe for opportunity’ to grow tourism sector

  Travel Alberta has identified the Crowsnest Pass-Pincher Creek-Waterton area as one of 10 development zones within the province showing potential in the tourism industry.

  Features

  Jan 10
• Edmonton airport to promote Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry to international markets

  The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) signed a memorandum of understanding at the fourth annual ITA gathering on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
• New Alberta parks minister to focus on tourism and opening new campgrounds

  Alberta's new minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism says his focus will be on ensuring the province's parks are more accessible to people.

  Environment

  Nov 15, 2022
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• Alberta group worries new cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks

  Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says the new structure could mean parks intended to provide environmental protection will be managed for tourism or industrial activities.

  Environment

  Oct 26, 2022
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• Travel Alberta believes southern Alberta is primed for tourism growth

  'Anytime you get visitors spending on hotels, restaurants and in your stores or attending events, that's new, fresh money coming into the economy.'

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2022