Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place
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Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place
05:42 | February 26, 2026
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Championing Edmonton during National Tourism Week
04:08 | April 17, 2026
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Protecting yourself from task-based scams
04:33 | April 16, 2026
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Esquao Awards celebrating major milestone
05:00 | April 14, 2026
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Movember launches ‘Know Thy Nuts’ campaign, urges young men to be ‘hands-on’ with their health
05:18 | April 9, 2026
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Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest
07:57 | April 7, 2026
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Bringing P.E.I. to Alberta: a culinary showcase
05:00 | March 27, 2026
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NAIT Ooks coach named Canadian Coach of the Year
04:40 | March 26, 2026
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Alberta Ballet’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ adds new twist to classic story
04:51 | March 25, 2026
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Narrowing women’s health gap in Canada
06:50 | March 24, 2026
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What Albertans need to know about colorectal cancer and the screenings available
05:01 | March 23, 2026
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Country Music Alberta Awards handed out Sunday
03:41 | March 23, 2026
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How lack of transportation impacts survivors fleeing domestic violence
05:39 | March 17, 2026
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What higher oil prices could mean for Alberta
05:34 | March 11, 2026
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2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer
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Economist Moshe Lander shares his thoughts on Alberta budget
06:40 | February 27, 2026
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Victoria a quick escape from the Prairie winter: AMA Travel
04:22 | February 27, 2026
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Alberta UCP considers own legislation on MAID
06:58 | February 26, 2026
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How are Albertans faring financially?
05:11 | January 26, 2026
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Time to start planning for spring break: AMA Travel
03:58 | January 23, 2026
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Alberta Medical Association’s Dr. Paul Parks on overcrowded hospitals and patient deaths
06:11 | January 20, 2026
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Applications open for YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange program
04:36 | January 19, 2026
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Edmonton to host International Indigenous Tourism Conference
04:25 | January 16, 2026
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Still time to experience Jasper in January
04:18 | January 15, 2026
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Canadian actor hits the stage in Edmonton with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’
03:56 | January 8, 2026
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Set sail on the AMA President’s Cruise
04:58 | December 19, 2025
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Food tour adventures offering a new way to explore the city
04:14 | December 11, 2025
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Alberta MLA opens up about sister’s domestic violence death and the conversations that need to happen
09:03 | December 10, 2025
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New campaign inspires Canadians to explore Indigenous tourism experiences
04:57 | November 24, 2025
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Applications open for wildland firefighters
05:58 | November 20, 2025
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Spooky destinations perfect for autumn travel: AMA Travel
04:59 | October 31, 2025
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Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place
05:42 | February 26, 2026
-
Championing Edmonton during National Tourism Week
04:08 | April 17, 2026
-
Protecting yourself from task-based scams
04:33 | April 16, 2026
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Esquao Awards celebrating major milestone
05:00 | April 14, 2026
-
Movember launches ‘Know Thy Nuts’ campaign, urges young men to be ‘hands-on’ with their health
05:18 | April 9, 2026
-
Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest
07:57 | April 7, 2026
-
Bringing P.E.I. to Alberta: a culinary showcase
05:00 | March 27, 2026
-
NAIT Ooks coach named Canadian Coach of the Year
04:40 | March 26, 2026
-
Alberta Ballet’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ adds new twist to classic story
04:51 | March 25, 2026
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Narrowing women’s health gap in Canada
06:50 | March 24, 2026
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What Albertans need to know about colorectal cancer and the screenings available
05:01 | March 23, 2026
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Country Music Alberta Awards handed out Sunday
03:41 | March 23, 2026
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How lack of transportation impacts survivors fleeing domestic violence
05:39 | March 17, 2026
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What higher oil prices could mean for Alberta
05:34 | March 11, 2026
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2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer
04:43 | March 4, 2026
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Economist Moshe Lander shares his thoughts on Alberta budget
06:40 | February 27, 2026
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Victoria a quick escape from the Prairie winter: AMA Travel
04:22 | February 27, 2026
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Alberta UCP considers own legislation on MAID
06:58 | February 26, 2026
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How are Albertans faring financially?
05:11 | January 26, 2026
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Time to start planning for spring break: AMA Travel
03:58 | January 23, 2026
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Alberta Medical Association’s Dr. Paul Parks on overcrowded hospitals and patient deaths
06:11 | January 20, 2026
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Applications open for YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange program
04:36 | January 19, 2026
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Edmonton to host International Indigenous Tourism Conference
04:25 | January 16, 2026
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Still time to experience Jasper in January
04:18 | January 15, 2026
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Canadian actor hits the stage in Edmonton with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’
03:56 | January 8, 2026
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Set sail on the AMA President’s Cruise
04:58 | December 19, 2025
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Food tour adventures offering a new way to explore the city
04:14 | December 11, 2025
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Alberta MLA opens up about sister’s domestic violence death and the conversations that need to happen
09:03 | December 10, 2025
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New campaign inspires Canadians to explore Indigenous tourism experiences
04:57 | November 24, 2025
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Applications open for wildland firefighters
05:58 | November 20, 2025
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Spooky destinations perfect for autumn travel: AMA Travel
04:59 | October 31, 2025
Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place
Description
February 26, 2026
Visitor spending in Alberta hit $15.2 billion in 2025. The province wants to see that grow to $35 billion by 2035. Ahead of Thursday's budget, the government announced new strategies for boosting visitor spending. Melissa Radu with Explore Edmonton and Rachel Ludwig, the CEO of Tourism Canmore Kananaskis, spoke with Global News Morning Edmonton on what it means for them.
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Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place05:42 | February 26, 2026 -
Championing Edmonton during National Tourism Week04:08 | April 17, 2026 -
Protecting yourself from task-based scams04:33 | April 16, 2026 -
Esquao Awards celebrating major milestone05:00 | April 14, 2026 -
Movember launches ‘Know Thy Nuts’ campaign, urges young men to be ‘hands-on’ with their health05:18 | April 9, 2026 -
Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest07:57 | April 7, 2026 -
Bringing P.E.I. to Alberta: a culinary showcase05:00 | March 27, 2026 -
NAIT Ooks coach named Canadian Coach of the Year04:40 | March 26, 2026 -
Alberta Ballet’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ adds new twist to classic story04:51 | March 25, 2026 -
Narrowing women’s health gap in Canada06:50 | March 24, 2026 -
What Albertans need to know about colorectal cancer and the screenings available05:01 | March 23, 2026 -
Country Music Alberta Awards handed out Sunday03:41 | March 23, 2026 -
How lack of transportation impacts survivors fleeing domestic violence05:39 | March 17, 2026 -
What higher oil prices could mean for Alberta05:34 | March 11, 2026 -
2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer04:43 | March 4, 2026 -
Economist Moshe Lander shares his thoughts on Alberta budget06:40 | February 27, 2026 -
Victoria a quick escape from the Prairie winter: AMA Travel04:22 | February 27, 2026 -
Alberta UCP considers own legislation on MAID06:58 | February 26, 2026 -
How are Albertans faring financially?05:11 | January 26, 2026 -
Time to start planning for spring break: AMA Travel03:58 | January 23, 2026 -
Alberta Medical Association’s Dr. Paul Parks on overcrowded hospitals and patient deaths06:11 | January 20, 2026 -
Applications open for YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange program04:36 | January 19, 2026 -
Edmonton to host International Indigenous Tourism Conference04:25 | January 16, 2026 -
Still time to experience Jasper in January04:18 | January 15, 2026 -
Canadian actor hits the stage in Edmonton with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’03:56 | January 8, 2026 -
Set sail on the AMA President’s Cruise04:58 | December 19, 2025 -
Food tour adventures offering a new way to explore the city04:14 | December 11, 2025 -
Alberta MLA opens up about sister’s domestic violence death and the conversations that need to happen09:03 | December 10, 2025 -
New campaign inspires Canadians to explore Indigenous tourism experiences04:57 | November 24, 2025 -
Applications open for wildland firefighters05:58 | November 20, 2025 -
Spooky destinations perfect for autumn travel: AMA Travel04:59 | October 31, 2025
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Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place05:42 | February 26, 2026
-
Championing Edmonton during National Tourism Week04:08 | April 17, 2026
-
Protecting yourself from task-based scams04:33 | April 16, 2026
-
Esquao Awards celebrating major milestone05:00 | April 14, 2026
-
Movember launches ‘Know Thy Nuts’ campaign, urges young men to be ‘hands-on’ with their health05:18 | April 9, 2026
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Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest07:57 | April 7, 2026
-
Bringing P.E.I. to Alberta: a culinary showcase05:00 | March 27, 2026
-
NAIT Ooks coach named Canadian Coach of the Year04:40 | March 26, 2026
-
Alberta Ballet’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ adds new twist to classic story04:51 | March 25, 2026
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Narrowing women’s health gap in Canada06:50 | March 24, 2026
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What Albertans need to know about colorectal cancer and the screenings available05:01 | March 23, 2026
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Country Music Alberta Awards handed out Sunday03:41 | March 23, 2026
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How lack of transportation impacts survivors fleeing domestic violence05:39 | March 17, 2026
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What higher oil prices could mean for Alberta05:34 | March 11, 2026
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2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer04:43 | March 4, 2026
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Economist Moshe Lander shares his thoughts on Alberta budget06:40 | February 27, 2026
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Victoria a quick escape from the Prairie winter: AMA Travel04:22 | February 27, 2026
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Alberta UCP considers own legislation on MAID06:58 | February 26, 2026
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How are Albertans faring financially?05:11 | January 26, 2026
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Time to start planning for spring break: AMA Travel03:58 | January 23, 2026
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Alberta Medical Association’s Dr. Paul Parks on overcrowded hospitals and patient deaths06:11 | January 20, 2026
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Applications open for YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange program04:36 | January 19, 2026
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Edmonton to host International Indigenous Tourism Conference04:25 | January 16, 2026
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Still time to experience Jasper in January04:18 | January 15, 2026
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Canadian actor hits the stage in Edmonton with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’03:56 | January 8, 2026
-
Set sail on the AMA President’s Cruise04:58 | December 19, 2025
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Food tour adventures offering a new way to explore the city04:14 | December 11, 2025
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Alberta MLA opens up about sister’s domestic violence death and the conversations that need to happen09:03 | December 10, 2025
-
New campaign inspires Canadians to explore Indigenous tourism experiences04:57 | November 24, 2025
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Applications open for wildland firefighters05:58 | November 20, 2025
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Spooky destinations perfect for autumn travel: AMA Travel04:59 | October 31, 2025
Visitor spending in Alberta hits record, plans for further growth in place
Description
February 26, 2026
Visitor spending in Alberta hit $15.2 billion in 2025. The province wants to see that grow to $35 billion by 2035. Ahead of Thursday's budget, the government announced new strategies for boosting visitor spending. Melissa Radu with Explore Edmonton and Rachel Ludwig, the CEO of Tourism Canmore Kananaskis, spoke with Global News Morning Edmonton on what it means for them.
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