Tourism Industry Benefit Package

edmonton/alberta/canada

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TOURISM INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP

Marketing Investing in a tourism partnership offers you resources that will help grow your business, increase its profile and improve the bottom line — backed by an Edmonton Tourism team that works closely with partners and speaks with one voice. Here is just a sample of your partnership benefits.

Partners First Get Edmonton Tourism working for you. We will promote your business on sales missions to targeted markets, at consumer shows and to the tens of thousands of visitors to our visitor information centres. Benefit from being at the top of the list when we receive bid requests, inquiries, and leads from travel buyers, conference planners and visitors. At Edmonton Tourism, we promote our partners first.

Partner Presentations When we know more about you and your business, we can better represent you. Arrange a tour of your business or a presentation to let Edmonton Tourism staff get to know who you are and what you offer. We want to know exactly which visitors and clients will be a fit for you.

Complimentary Publication Listing With a complimentary listing in the annual Greater Edmonton Visitor Guide and Destination Planner, you reach thousands of visitors and conference planners. Over 175,000 visitors and 5,000 conference planners access these resources, an audience you can’t afford to miss.

DID YOU KNOW?

We currently support over 550 members of the Tourism Industry Partnership by offering professional development, networking opportunities, assistance with marketing and business recognition.

Website Listing Your membership earns you a complimentary listing on Edmonton Tourism’s website and a great opportunity for direct interaction with your clients through a direct link to your own website.

over 530,000 unique visitors to edmonton.com last year

Access to Partnership Database Get in touch with other tourism partners by using our partnership database. Network with partners that you want to connect with and promote what you have to offer. Or partner with others to create strategic business opportunities together.

Access to Edmonton Tourism logo Show that you are a partner and display the “Edmonton Tourism – A Proud Partner” logo on your print and online promotional material. Together, such visibility underlines the cohesion of Edmonton’s tourism industry, speaking with one voice.

Access to Edmonton Tourism image gallery Partners can access our comprehensive library of still images and videos. Use them in your outreach or incorporate them in your marketing material. Some material originates from our partners; usage restrictions and reproduction fees may apply.

over 175,000 visitors & 5,000 conference planners have access to these resources Complimentary Publications We provide partners with allotments of complimentary copies of our visitor guides, mini-maps, lures, and marketing campaign brochures. Your clients will appreciate these convenient resources as partners promote Edmonton collectively to visitors.

Events, Networking and Getting Involved The secret is out: It’s all about building relationships. Get the most out of your tourism partnership investment by meeting fellow members, learning about new developments, and getting involved in our initiatives.

Committee Work There is sure to be an area where your expertise can be put to good use. Inquire about one of our working committees: -

Industry services

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Short-haul leisure marketing

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Long-haul leisure marketing

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Meetings and business travel

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Strategic initiatives

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Tourism industry development

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Greater Edmonton tourism human resources (GET-HR)

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Edmonton Regional Tourism Group

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You’re Welcome Edmonton.

Professional Development Take your business and your staff to the next level with our customized educational opportunities. It may be a partner orientation for new and current partners, learning how to get the most out of their membership and how to take full advantage of our resources. Or we will sit down with you to review your strategy that takes into account industry trends, best practices and the Edmonton experience.

Mixers and Annual Events Guest speakers educate members on what is new and how to stay one step ahead of trends. At the same time, mix and mingle with fellow members, and enhance your network and connections.

Online Events Calendar Ensure your event gets noticed by getting exposure and visibility through Edmonton Tourism’s calendar.

All it takes is a phone call or email and some basic information, and leave the rest to us. Close to half-amillion visitors check out our website yearly; this is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss.

Visitor Information Centres Investing in a tourism partnership means visibility and profile at Edmonton Tourism’s two visitor information centres (one downtown, the other at Gateway Park). You receive preferred referrals through the information centres, when visitors inquire about products and services.

Be Seen, Be Noticed Named Alberta’s favourite visitor information centre by RVwest Magazine and one of the province’s busiest, our Gateway Park centre attracts 50,000 walk-in visitors and 4,000 phone queries annually.

Offering information and reservation services at no cost, our two visitor information centres are key touch points for visitors to Greater Edmonton.

Brochure Racking Investing in a tourism partnership enables you to reach information centre visitors directly year-round.

You get coveted space in our brochure racks, ensuring that you are seen and noticed. It is yet another way to leverage your tourism partnership and making the most of it.

CONFERENCE SERVICING Our conference servicing experts make for a one-stop shop for meeting planners. Edmonton Tourism connects them with tourism industry partners to ensure a successful Edmonton experience, whether it involves putting together a spousal program, planning group activities, or any other requirements.

As an industry partner, Edmonton Tourism offers you as a preferred vendor.

YOUR CENTRAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR ALL YOUR CONFERENCE NEEDS - materials, services, & programs

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM Edmonton Tourism’s You’re Welcome Edmonton awards program, started in 2000, recognizes industry employees and volunteers who provide outstanding customer service, exemplary hospitality, and commitment to excellence. Leverage this tool to recognize your staff at the prestigious gala and awards ceremony at no additional cost while promoting employee retention, recognition and recruitment — not to mention bragging rights for your organization and your employees. For more information, visit yourewelcomeedmonton.com.

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