Media Advisory - Alberta media invited to attend 2018 Travel Alberta Industry Conference, October 22, 2018, in Banff

CALGARY, Oct. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - The tourism industry is a job creator, an economic diversifier, and the reason why people and businesses are attracted to the province. More than one in 11 Albertans rely on the tourism industry for their livelihood, and that number is set to grow as tourism becomes an increasingly important contributor to the economy of Alberta's communities.

The Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Royce Chwin, CEO, Travel Alberta, are available for media interviews to discuss the significance of the more than $8.5 billion visitor economy in Alberta and its importance in provincial economic growth, diversity, and job creation at the 2018 Travel Alberta Industry Conference, held in Banff from October 21 -23, 2018.

When: Monday, October 22, 2018

Where: Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB.

Who: Royce Chwin, CEO, Travel Alberta, government representatives and leaders in the tourism industry.

Program:

RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP via email to Danielle.vlemmiks@travelalberta.com, 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 of Alberta. We showcase Alberta's tourism experiences to potential travellers in Canada and internationally. Travel Alberta provides marketing expertise and destination development support to Alberta-based tourism businesses, creating compelling reasons for travellers to explore Alberta.

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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SOURCE Travel Alberta