COVID-19 has affected Alberta’s economy in many ways as the virus spurred the temporary closure of businesses, parks and industries across the province.One of the sectors hit the hardest by the pandemic has been Alberta’s tourism industry.
However, with Albertans looking closer to home to enjoy a staycation, officials said tourism in the province is back on the rise.“When we moved into Phase 2, it was a really exciting time for our industry,” Travel Alberta’s vice-president of tourism strategy Karen Soyka said in an interview with Global News Radio 770 CHQR on Monday.“We’re actually seeing a lot of Albertans getting out and enjoying Alberta’s parks.