Tag: tourism

Travel Alberta eyes Grande Prairie, region for tourism push

Business Kass Patterson -
Alberta’s tourism agency is working to expand tourism growth beyond traditional destinations in the Rockies and southern Alberta into communities such as the Grande Prairie region, which already generates nearly $300 million annually in visitor spending.

GPRTA celebrates Destination Professionals Day, highlights ongoing projects

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association is celebrating the people and organizations that drive tourism and economic growth as February 19th marks Destination Professionals Day. 

Free tourism startup seminar coming to GP

News Erica Fisher -
A free seminar for entrepreneurs interested in the tourism industry is coming to Grande Prairie. The Alberta government announced...

Stompede, Folk Festival again looking for tourism funding

News Erica Fisher -
There are two local events vying for Large Scale Tourism Events Funding from the City of Grande Prairie this...

Shadow minister hears tourism concerns in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
It's clear to Prasad Panda that Alberta municipalities want more return on their tax dollars. While visiting Grande Prairie...

Tourism event fund likely bumping up 2017 property taxes

News Erica Fisher -
This year's property tax increase could be more than expected. Last fall, city councillors voted to reduce the hike...

City looking at funds for large tourism events

News Justine Kelsie -
The city is looking at offering a chunk of money that large tourism events could apply for. It would...

Louise Cote named Regional Tourism Association Executive Director

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association has found its new Executive Director. Louise Cote will take over the position...

MD of Greenview looking to rebrand

News Erica Fisher -
The MD of Greenview is larger than the country of Belgium, but with a population of less than 5,300....

Tourism strategy to focus on family, sports, and culture

News Jenny Oatway -
The city is looking at developing a strategy for tourism that would be separate from the work that is...

New commercials promoting Grande Prairie region unveiled

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie Regional Tourism has launched the first two in a series of four video commercials, that they hope...

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Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

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The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 
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