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Tourism Calgary encouraging staycations, local tourism this summer

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It’s no doubt the tourism industry is a big moneymaker for the city of Calgary, but with public health orders and recommendations to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an industry that has been one of the hardest hit.

Tourism Calgary said it will be focusing its efforts on local tourism, pushing for staycations and exploring our own backyards in Alberta.

According to Tourism Calgary CEO Cindy Ady, the industry brings in about $2 billion for the city. The Calgary Stampede generates about a quarter of that.

Ady said the remaining $1.5 billion is mostly generated during the summer months and it’s why the organization is encouraging all Calgarians and Albertans to stay within the province and explore attractions locally. “I think it’s

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