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Indigenous Tourism Alberta Helps Grow Indigenous Tourism Business With Roadshow Summits – Oct 2020

Summits in Edmonton, Calgary and a special virtual summit will help enhance economic viability of member businesses

In an effort to help grow Indigenous tourism in Alberta, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) is offering three summits (two already occurred in September) focusing on professional development for the tourism industry and tourism entrepreneurs.

The Roadshow Summits support ITA’s goal of enhancing economic viability, further engaging and supporting Indigenous peoples, and nurturing partnerships throughout Alberta.

Virtual Summit

The networking event starts November 3 at 7:00pm. Registrants will have access to all presentations for 7 days.

In response to COVID-19, Indigenous Tourism Alberta has worked closely with Alberta Health Services to rigorously follow all health and safety guidelines and to ensure a safe and fun learning and sharing environment.

“We are pleased to be able to present the ITA Summits for 2020, in an adapted environment due to our current situation with COVID-19. All three summits strive to support our Indigenous tourism business in Alberta, and ensure we continue to make an impact for our Indigenous communities well into the future,” said Shae Bird, Executive Director of Indigenous Tourism Alberta.

Participants at the Summits will hear keynote sessions about the social impacts of tourism, panel discussions on how to adapt your business through a pandemic, and join breakout sessions on marketing and building relationships. Delegates will discover pathways to success in Indigenous tourism in Alberta, as a community or business owner.

The Special Virtual Summit will be starting on Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm with an online networking event and will use an interactive display with opportunities for participants to ask questions.

The registration cost of the Virtual Summit is $75, where they will have access to all presentations for 7 days.

For more information or to register visit www.indigenoustourismaberta.ca

Indigenous Tourism Alberta is proudly supported in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Western Economic Diversification, Indigenous Services Canada, the Government of Alberta, and Travel Alberta.

About Indigenous Tourism Alberta

Driven by the Indigenous Tourism Alberta Strategy 2019-2024, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) encourages and promotes authentic Indigenous tourism that showcases the unique and immersive experiences offered by its members throughout Alberta. This strategy is industry driven, industry lead and directed by Indigenous People. Through a unified industry voice, Indigenous Tourism Alberta focuses on creating and nurturing partnerships between associations, organizations, governments and industry leaders from across Alberta to support the growth of Indigenous tourism. Further to this, ITA’s goal is to enhance economic viability and further engage and support Indigenous people throughout the province by sharing stories, culture and experiences with a global audience. To learn more, visit www.indigenoustourismalberta.ca.

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