Help Wanted: Banff and Lake Louise battling chronic worker shortage
Employers in the hospitality industry in Banff and Lake Louise say they are missing out on huge revenue potential due to a lack of workers to fill vacancies. Continue reading
Banff tourism
Banff tourism sees modest 5% increase in 2017, despite free park passes
A spokesperson with Parks Canada said Friday the number of people visiting Banff National Park in 2017 was up only five per cent from the year before. Continue reading
Celebrity horse helps nervous riders enjoy trail rides in Banff
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Saddling up for the very first time can be a pretty nerve-racking experience, but hitting the trail on this poster horse usually makes for a relaxing ride. Continue reading
Red Deer makes Expedia’s list of North America’s ‘Most Breathtaking Places’
It’s not a famous mountain town like Jasper and it doesn’t have NHL teams or soaring skylines like Calgary or Edmonton. But the central Alberta city of Red Deer may suddenly have something much more important: a significant endorsement from one of the most powerful brands in the global travel industry. Continue reading
Air quality tests underway 2 weeks after fire at Banff’s Mount Royal Hotel
By Jayme Doll Anchor
Many business owners are hoping to get into the store beneath the Mount Royal Hotel to begin cleanup next week. Continue reading
Banff named one of the world’s top travel destinations for 2017
Banff was the only Canadian location to make National Geographic Traveler magazine’s annual Best of the World list, which highlights 21 must-see places to visit in 2017. Continue reading
Why Banff tourism is booming with a busting economy
By Sarah Offin Anchor
A record number of tourists are visiting Banff this season, thanks to the low loonie, cheap gas, and warm weather. Continue reading