Canada’s Alberta – A Province Like No Other

Presented by:
Ryan Elliott, Manager – Business Development for Travel Alberta

In Canada, there is one province that is like no other. With breathtaking mountain backdrops in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, and the vibrant cities of Calgary and Edmonton, Canada’s Alberta is a truly unique year round destination. Learn how to excite clients with activities in the Canadian Rockies. Discover how Alberta’s phenomenal culinary, beer and distilleries can be woven in every itinerary and how travelers can connect to Alberta’s rich Indigenous past with immersive and unforgettable indigenous experiences. We will also uncover some hidden gem’s in Alberta that are not to be missed.

Taking you through all that Alberta has to offer is Ryan Elliott, Manager – Business Development for Travel Alberta. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada it only took one winter ski season in Alberta 20 years ago to keep Ryan in the west. With over 25 years of experience in both the private and public sides of the tourism sector, Ryan has worked with tour operators and travel advisors around the globe. He loves the outdoors and spends the summer camping, hiking and mountain biking and in the winter, fat biking, downhill and cross-country skiing. Ryan is based in the heart of the Rockies in the beautiful town of Canmore Alberta, with his wife Jess, 3 year-old son Theo, and Monty the dog.

CTA, CTC and CTIE grads will earn 2 CEUs.