Media advisory - Alberta media invited to attend Tourism Town Hall, March 8 in Edmonton

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Travel Alberta

Mar 07, 2019, 10:30 ET

EDMONTON, March 7, 2019 /CNW/ - The visitor economy is essential for Alberta's long-term economic prosperity.

Tourism supports a key economic opportunity for Alberta—positioning our province as a destination of choice where people want to live, play, work and invest.

Join us for a town hall during which federal, provincial and municipal representatives will connect with businesses to discuss Alberta's $8.5 billion visitor economy and its importance in provincial economic growth, diversity, and job creation.

When:

Friday, March 8, 2018  
   
 

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
   

Where:

Riverview Room, Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB.
   

Who:
  • The Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
  • Charlotte Bell, President, Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
  • Cookie Boyle, Executive Director of Global Content, Destination Canada
  • Keith Henry, President, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
  • Chris Heseltine, Assistant Deputy Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation
  • Royce Chwin, CEO, Travel Alberta
  • Maggie Davison, Vice-President, Edmonton Tourism
 

Program:

Registration

8:30 a.m.

Updates from town hall hosts: TIAC, Destination Canada, ITAC, Travel Alberta, and Edmonton Tourism

9 a.m.

Panel discussion

10:15 a.m.

Networking lunch and media availability to follow

11:50 a.m.

RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP via email to [email protected], Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Travel Alberta. Alternately, phone 403-966-8309 text 403-966-8903

About Travel Alberta

Travel Alberta is the destination promotion organization for the Government of Alberta, showcasing Alberta's tourism experiences to potential travellers in Canada and internationally.

Established as a crown corporation in 2009, Travel Alberta is mandated to promote the province as a top tourism destination and support the Government of Alberta in the development of tourism policy, advocacy, research, visitor services and product development.

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Danielle Vlemmiks, Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Travel Alberta, E: [email protected], C: 403-966-8309

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