2012/2013 destination planning supplement - Tourism Calgary

Be Part of the Energy
Calgary is everything we love about the West. It's young. Exuberant.
Uninhibited. Vibrant. Energetic. Calgarians are fired up about the here, and
the now, and the new. That's why our "must-sees" are ever-changing — a
new gallery, a new bistro, a new place to stay, a new place to play. We play
every which way, so bring your hiking boots or cowboy boots and even your
dancing shoes, and prepare to be exhilarated.
We're not the city you used to know, or the place you think we might be.
Calgary is a new city every day, with fresh experiences and adventures to
share and new stories and memories to take home.
No matter how much our city changes, we remain westerners. We
haven't lost our sense of wonder or our humour. Or the sense that, since
we're all in this together, we might as well have a good time. A good time
in Calgary is whatever you want it to be — and more than you imagined. No
matter who you are, or what you like to do, Calgary will surprise you. Inspire
you. Welcome you. And invite you to be part of the energy.
TOURISM CALGARY
Tourism Calgary, a not-for-profit, membership-based organization, has
specialized in the marketing and promotion of Calgary and area as the
destination of choice for leisure and business travel for more than 50
years. Member businesses include attraction operators, restaurants, retail,
meeting facilities, accommodation partners, services, transportation, tour
management companies as well as arts and cultural businesses.
Leading business sales and tourism efforts domestically, nationally and
internationally, Tourism Calgary works with tour operators, meeting planners
and travel media; in addition to attracting sport and cultural events to the city.
MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS PARTNERSHIP
Meetings and Conventions Calgary (MCC) has been established through a
partnership between the Calgary Hotel Association and the Calgary TELUS
Convention Centre. MCC is responsible for meetings, conventions and
incentive travel sales and marketing, and Tourism Calgary is accountable for
the conference servicing of confirmed events.
For more information about MCC, please visit www.meetingscalgary.com.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
For more information on how to enhance your Calgary experience, visit one
of our two Visitor Information Centres. Knowledgeable, friendly and trained
counsellors are happy to provide timely and useful information and materials
to visitors and Calgarians alike. Call us at 1-800-661-1678 or locally at 403-
263-8510. Also visit us online at visitcalgary.com.
CALGARY TOWER
Base of the Calgary Tower
101 - 9 Ave SW
CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Arrivals level
2000 Airport Rd NE
OUR SERVICES
Tourism Calgary offers a variety of services to help with the planning and
promotion of your meeting, event or leisure travel product development.
In addition to facilitating targeted familiarization tours and site inspections,
Tourism Calgary also assists in the building of niche travel itineraries and
works with industry partners and business suppliers to optimize your product,
meeting or event. Committed to delivering an authentic Calgary experience,
Tourism Calgary further assists its clients through the means of our available
digital images and beta roll, regularly updated calendar of events and online
visitor guide and destination planning supplement. For a truly signature
experience in Calgary, be sure to partake in an honorary white-hat ceremony.
TRAVEL TRADE
Tourism Calgary works to enhance product knowledge and development
by providing travel trade training and custom tour operator and travel agent
reference material in addition to familiarization trips.
CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES
Whether you’re exploring Calgary as a potential business destination
or planning an event here, Tourism Calgary is pleased to assist with
promotional materials, online housing services, Canadian customs
assistance and valuable connections to key industry suppliers.
MEDIA
Tourism Calgary works with Travel Alberta and the Canadian Tourism
Commission to broaden Calgary’s exposure in national and international
markets. Tourism Calgary also proactively works with regional media in
support of marketing campaigns and activities. Visiting media are offered
familiarization tours to showcase Calgary’s tremendous attractions and
unique experiences.
CALGARY WHITE HAT CEREMONIES
The White Hat Ceremony is a tradition in Calgary, a symbol of the western
hospitality and good cheer we share with visiting guests. The white
Smithbilt hat has been bestowed on numerous celebrities and dignitaries on
their visits to our city since the 1950s. Welcome your group to Calgary with
a uniquely Calgarian white hat greeting.
CONTACT US
For more information, or for assistance in planning your trip to Calgary,
please go to visitcalgary.com or call 1-800-661-1678.
PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY TOURISM CALGARY
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