Visitor Economy Gains Set to Carry Forward
After two years of modest increases in total visits, Alberta is poised for a stronger 3.2 per cent gain in 2026, with growth averaging an annual pace of 1.6 per cent from 2027–30.
Will Alberta’s prolonged period of strong in-migration continue to support domestic travel demand? Will U.S. overnight visitation hold steady in 2026, despite continued Canada–U.S. political and trade tensions? What are the key international markets for Alberta’s broader tourism strategy? Is growth expected in overseas overnight visits over the next five years despite the current period of higher global economic uncertainty? And will climate-related risks, such as wildfires, continue to pose a key challenge for the tourism sector?
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