Parks Canada works with social media influencers to shape visitor behaviour in Banff
Banff National Park staff attended Travel Alberta’s influencer event in Canmore for the first time. Parks Canada says with more visitors relying on social media instead of its own information, it’s turning to influencers to help deliver safety messaging before people arrive.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/banff-national-park-social-media-9.7162400?cmp=rss

'Pressure to grow' pits gondola proponent against some Canmore locals
A proposed gondola project that could a big player in the Alberta government's efforts to grow tourism is getting pushback from some Canmore residents.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/silvertip-gondola-mount-lady-macdonald-canmore-9.7159381?cmp=rss

Canmore has a complicated relationship with tourism. Its new strategic plan aims to tackle that
Town council’s main guiding document, its strategic plan, will have the economy and tourism as new focuses.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/canmore-council-strategic-plan-9.7157100?cmp=rss

Alberta government proposes new laws to rein in Canmore vacancy tax
Canmore’s vacancy tax will only be charged to non-Albertan second homeowners if the UCP majority government approves new laws it proposed.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/canmore-vacancy-tax-provincial-changes-9.7150798?cmp=rss

Alberta government proposes new laws to rein in Canmore vacancy tax
Canmore’s vacancy tax will only be charged to non-Albertan second homeowners if the UCP majority government approves new laws it proposed.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/canmore-vacancy-tax-provincial-changes-9.7150798?cmp=rss

Proposed glamping campsite in Canmore draws concern from nearby locals
A developer wants to create a place where people can "glamp" in Canmore near Quarry Lake. If approved, 74 tents will be built on wooden platforms with beds and basic furniture, but some residents say it’s not the right fit for the neighbourhood.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/glamping-quarry-lake-canmore-9.7139278?cmp=rss

Canmore gondola project in review under Alberta's resort development legislation
A project that could add a sightseeing gondola overlooking Canmore is returning for a new stage of engagement under the Alberta government’s All-Season Resorts Act.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/silvertip-gondola-all-seasons-resort-act-9.7130688?cmp=rss

Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to ‘livability tax’ in Canmore
The levy is aimed at owners who leave their homes empty for more than half the year as part of Canmore's bid to encourage full-time occupancy and address its housing shortage.
#Politics #Canmore #livabilitytax #LivabilityTaxProgram
https://globalnews.ca/news/11730121/canmore-livability-tax-alberta-court-of-appeal/

Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to ‘livability tax’ in Canmore
The levy is aimed at owners who leave their homes empty for more than half the year as part of Canmore's bid to encourage full-time occupancy and address its housing shortage.
#Politics #Canmore #livabilitytax #LivabilityTaxProgram
https://globalnews.ca/news/11730121/canmore-livability-tax-alberta-court-of-appeal/

Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to ‘livability tax’ in Canmore
The levy is aimed at owners who leave their homes empty for more than half the year as part of Canmore's bid to encourage full-time occupancy and address its housing shortage.
#Politics #Canmore #livabilitytax #LivabilityTaxProgram
https://globalnews.ca/news/11730121/canmore-livability-tax-alberta-court-of-appeal/