MEDIA ADVISORY - GoMedia 2018: Canada's signature travel media event builds awareness and boosts Alberta's tourism economy

CALGARY, Oct. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - From September 30 to October 3 Calgary will host GoMedia, Canada's annual signature travel media event at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre.

Presented by Destination Canada and hosted in joint partnership between Tourism Calgary and Travel Alberta, GoMedia connects tourism industry partners with over 150 top travel media and influencers from 10 countries.

The show features more than 150 travel media from 10 countries, engaging with 85 tourism industry leaders and 75 partner organizations and businesses.

Tourism is a key economic driver and diversifier for Alberta. In 2016, visitors to Alberta contributed over $8.5 billion to the province's economy, supporting 19,000 operators and employing 127,000 people in all corners of our province.

Royce Chwin, CEO, Travel Alberta, and Cindy Ady, CEO, Tourism Calgary are available for media interviews to discuss the significance of Alberta's visitor economy and its relation to this international event.

When:  Tuesday October 2 at 2:15 p.m.

Where: Mcleod Hall foyer, Telus Convention Centre
120 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3

Who: Gloria Loree, VP Global Marketing, Destination Canada; Royce Chwin, CEO, Travel Alberta; Cindy Ady, CEO, Tourism Calgary.

Program:
2-2:15 p.m. ? media registration
2:15-2:30 p.m. ? photo/ video opportunity and media interviews

RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP to [email protected] or by phone at 403-966-8309

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.

www.travelalberta.com  
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SOURCE Travel Alberta