County of Grande Prairie’s Post

As it goes, “If you build a place people want to visit, you build a place where people want to live. If you build a place where people want to live, you’ll build a place where people want to work. If you build a place where people want to work, you’ll build a place where business needs to be.” -Maura Gast #tourismmatters #sustainabletourism #tourismweek

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More exciting news for Macon! 🎉Check out MAP XL, the latest urban core master plan! This latest plan focuses on five main actions: ☑️strengthen neighborhoods with a range of housing options ☑️support and reinforce local businesses ☑️offer an exceptional urban core experience ☑️prepare for tourism growth ☑️connect destinations Exciting times ahead! ✨Read more about them: https://bit.ly/4f4vP58

We're thrilled to introduce our three-year business plan: Wheels Up. After the success of the Bootstrap Plan that guided us from recovery to resilience, we've set some lofty goals that will put us on track to reach the Government's long-term tourism strategy objective of $25 billion in visitor spend in 2035. What does success look like in three years? - An increase in revenue as visitors spend more within the province - Improved access to more destinations throughout Alberta - Alberta has thriving businesses, prosperous communities, and a growing investment environment We wouldn't be able to set these targets without the firm belief that Albertans have what it takes to reach them. Our industry has shown that they have the passion and diligence to surpass expectations, and will continue to drive growth as we enter this next stage of Alberta's tourism economy. https://lnkd.in/gmY9gUuU

Route 66, Our Economic Heartbeat Route 66 isn't just a road – it's Kingman's economic lifeline! Explore with us the significant economic contributions of tourism driven by our iconic Route 66. #Route66 #KingmanTourism #KingmanRoute66StreetDrags 🗺️📸 #KingmanEconomicDevelopment | Choose Kingman ✅ | Diversification of Industries, Infrastructure Development, Workforce Development, Tourism and Cultural Promotion

🎄 Amidst the Christmas preparations, you may have overlooked an important task! But don’t worry – we’ve got good news! The application deadline has been extended. The new deadline for submission is 31st January 2025 (previously 20th December 2024). Be sure to mark the new date in your calendar and contribute to enhancing tourism in the border region! What can you apply for funding? 🏯 Renovation and preservation of historical, religious, and natural heritage – safeguarding these treasures for future generations. 🏰 Development of landmarks and attractions – increasing the region’s appeal to visitors. 🛣️ Construction of parking facilities, roads, and cycle paths – improving infrastructure to enhance accessibility. 🎠 Creation of new tourist services and modernisation of existing ones – elevating visitor experiences. 🧳 Development of thematic routes and joint tourism packages – strengthening connections and showcasing the region’s unique values. 📲 Digitalisation of tourism services – aligning with the demands of the modern era. 📃 For complete details and a full list of eligible activities, visit:  https://lnkd.in/duk26sCp ⏳ Application deadline: 31st January, 2024, at 12:00pm 📩 We're looking forward to your innovative and inspiring project proposals! #CallforProposals #BuildingPartnership #InterregHUSK #EuropeanUnion #CohesionPolicy 

Scugog Shores Museum is receiving $55,000 in funding, through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Growth Program, to improve tourism activities. This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... (FedDev Ontario). Learn more about this funding announcement: https://lnkd.in/gd7jeMsy

As Labor Day weekend approaches, Michigan is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in tourism, reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels. Local businesses that faced significant challenges are now seeing increased revenue and visitation as travelers return. This revival highlights the resilience of the tourism sector and the power of community support. Read more about this upward trend and its implications for our local economy here: https://okt.to/vJOTkr

As Labor Day weekend approaches, Michigan is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in tourism, reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels. Local businesses that faced significant challenges are now seeing increased revenue and visitation as travelers return. This revival highlights the resilience of the tourism sector and the power of community support. Read more about this upward trend and its implications for our local economy here: https://okt.to/HoPTWK

✨NEW EPISODE, #39✨ How to Effectively Market Your Community For Tourism and Business Attraction Today we are sitting down with the A-Team, Ashley Kavanagh with Big Sky Economic Development and Aly Eggart with Visit Billings for a discussion about growing our local economy through tourism and business recruitment and expansion. They dive into what it’s like working in tourism and economic development, the work they do to strategically attract tourists and businesses both domestically and internationally, and they share the impacts that their jobs have as key positions as economic drivers for our economy. We discuss the importance of collaboration between key partners and organizations within a community and the critical role that collaboration has for a destination to strategically grow. Aly and Ashley talk about the proactive approach their organizations are taking to market Billings, Montana’s City and what distinguishes Billings as a community to visit, live and work and how to leverage your community’s assets in business, talent, and tourist attraction. 🎧Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q02twx9-0