Please credit Noel Hendrickson Photography when possible 

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What’s next for the Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Indigenous Tourism Strategy? 

Waste managment is a national park is an important responsibility, learn more about the Town of Banff's Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy.

We want to ensure that we’re not simply shifting the waste problem from one material to another. We need to focus on reusables and behavioral change to reduce consumption overall. 

Reducing Single-Use Items in Banff: the Town of Banff Strategy 

BLLT undertook an extensive process to build alignment around the future of Indigenous tourism in the national park.

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5 Key Learnings from the Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Indigenous Tourism Strategy

Indigenous tourism is central to the vision for the future of Banff and Lake Louise.

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Our Tremendous Beauty: What makes this Indigenous Tourism Strategy unique?

Learn more about the history and process of how this vision came together. 

How Lead Tourism for Good Began

We caught up with Cathy Geisler to learn more about what the Foundation does and how their work contributes towards the vision to Lead Tourism for Good.

Stories from the Trails

The Foundation reinvests revenue and profit generated by tourism businesses straight into our local community.

Stories From the Trails: How the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation is an Example of Regenerative Tourism

Banff Mental Health & Addiction Week is returning this May for its second year, bringing recourses and connection to Banff.

I felt like it was up to our community, our businesses, and our municipality to acknowledge how important the wellbeing of frontline people is to us.

Stories From the Trails: Banff Mental Health & Addiction Week is a True Example of Collaboration for the Community

Last year, in Banff and Jasper, Pursuit invested close to $350,000 in energy efficiency projects including at the Elk + Avenue Hotel and the Mount Royal hotel. 

Destination Updates

Stories From the Trails: Pursuit’s Banff Jasper Hotels Embrace Smart and Sustainable Energy Swaps

Every step we take toward energy efficiency, no matter how big or small, is a step toward safeguarding these iconic landscapes for future generations.

In the world of tourism, food can be an invitation to unforgettable experiences and connections while supporting sustainability and the local economy.

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Stories From the Trails: Five Ways Dining Enriches the Visitor Experience 

Find out how SkiBig3 is taking responsibility to protect the environment. 

Stories From the Trails: How Banff and Lake Louise’s Ski Hills Champion Nature-Positive Action 

It really hit hard to see what happened in Jasper so we felt strongly that this year we should contribute the proceeds to the Rocky Mountain Relief Fund and encourage others to do the same if they are able.

Stories From the Trails: Banff Adventures Annual Canoe for a Cause Raises $19,000 Towards Jasper Recovery Efforts

The hotel has taken a bold step in the fight against food waste.

Orbisk has already proven valuable. Its real-time insights have raised awareness and allowed us to make immediate adjustments to rotating menus, service, and preparations where we’ve identified excessive waste patterns.

Stories From the Trails: Fairmont Banff Springs Gets Smart with Food Waste

The Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is the first residency to focus entirely on a traditional artform.

Being able to revitalize culture in an institutional setting is really important and part of why we have these programs.

Photo by Rita Taylor/Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Stories From the Trails: A Space for Indigenous Artists and Tradition at Banff Centre

Through partnerships and initiatives, BLLT member businesses are working with Banff Pride to foster an environment where diversity is celebrated every day.

The festival is just one element of what we’re doing these days, what the community needs is businesses supporting throughout the year.

Stories From the Trails: Banff Businesses Committed to Supporting Pride

Siona Gartshore, a passionate Zero Waste Trailblazer has transformed her love for the environment into a thriving business. 

I think it’s about community involvement. You see things going on in the world, and it makes you think, what can I do? And so, what I can do is definitely control what’s going on within my business.

Stories From the Trails: Banff Tea Co. Makes a Big Impact with Small Leaves

We caught up with Karli Fleury in early July to chat about Banff Borrows. 

Stories From the Trails: Meet the Minds Behind Banff Borrows - A Conversation with Karli Fleury

May was an exciting month for the Travel Trade team with Rendez-Vous Canada.

Please credit Robert Massey when possible.

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Travel Trade Update - May 2024 

Find out how a small donut business fosters connection, conversation, and community.

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Stories From the Trails: A Sweet Approach to Community Wellbeing 

Find out what's new with Business Events. 

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Photos from Medicine Walk with Mahikan Trails. 
Photos by Conor Phelan

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Business Events Update - May 2024 

Please credit Sherpa Cinemas and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism when possible.

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Sherpa Cinemas and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

Lake Louise And Area Guided Hike With Parks Canada

The Hotel Canoe & Suites has said ‘no more’ to disposable coffee cups, for the environment and the guest experience.

We will heartily admit is takes a lot of people making a lot of effort to get this done. But that’s what is usually required to create a paradigm shift.

Stories From the Trails: The Hotel Canoe & Suites Serves Up Zero-Waste Coffee

For over 20 years, the hotel has been a key contributor to Parks Canada’s No Net Negative Environmental Impact (NNNEI) initiative. 

Why wouldn’t you want to preserve this incredible place?

Stories From the Trails: Chateau Lake Louise Uses Data For Good

Now in its third year, the Cave and Basin Mural Project showcases ten mural boxes each created by an emerging Indigenous artist. 

In my learnings from Elders within communities, I’ve been taught how important it is to encourage youth to know what’s out there for them, in terms of opportunities. That’s a very positive component of this program.

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Stories From the Trails: Murals Showcase Emerging Indigenous Artists

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New Banff Park and Ride Program

Read about the success of BLLT's corridor strategy with Tourism Calgary in 2023, and an update on The Gathering 2024.

Credit Bryan White / Bow Media @bowmediabanff where possible.

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Business Events Update - April 2024

June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) honours the vibrant, diverse cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.

Images from Mini Hrpa Indigenous Cultural pop up, March 24, 2023. BLLT Use only. Must credit Rocky Mountain Outlook and either Jungmin Ham or Matthew Thompson, see titles

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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day 

Summer 2024 visitors are reminded to plan ahead and prepare for delays.

Lake Louise Drive Construction

BLLT attended the Mountain Travel Symposium, a ski-focused tradeshow in North Lake Tahoe

Business Events photographs from March 2023.

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Travel Trade Update - April 2024

BLLT attended In Voyage in Girona, Spain, to engage with leading event professionals and destination specialists

Business Events Update - March 2024

Business Events Update - February 2024

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Business Events Update - January 2024

For 2024, Parks Canada is implementing changes to help visitors make the most of their time in the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake area

Transportation

Please credit Damian Blunt when possible.

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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: Key Messages for Visitors 

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Lake Louise Drive Rehabilitation and Modernization

The outdoor festival will require some road closures on Bear Street

Must credit Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant

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Made with Love: Banff Food & Cocktail Festival Road Closures 

Commercial sector waste diversion further advances with Banff Borrows Reusable Cup Program

Get Involved

Choose to Reuse: Participate in the Banff Borrows Reusable Cup Program

Vogue spotlights the destination in a feature emphasizing year-round allure

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Banff and Lake Louise Featured in Vogue With 11 Member Businesses

Must credit Ketara Gadahn / Studion Alani

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Canada Ranked Safest Place To Travel

A Positive Outlook for 2024 Incentive Travel

Business Events Update - December 2023

WestJet announces new direct flight from South Korea to Calgary 

BLLT can credit Noel Hendrickson if possible, external credit required

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Banff and Lake Louise Well Positioned to Capitalize on New Direct Flight From South Korea to Calgary 

Phase two of Banff’s Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw began on January 1, 2024

2024 Brings New Rules for Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw

Business Events' Sustainability Efforts Progressing Well  

Business Events Update - November 2023

Strategic Partnerships Enhance Business Events Efforts 

Business Events Update - October 2023

Join in on the fun of the annual SnowDays Festival from January 19 – February 4, 2024.

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SnowDays Festival 2024

Photo Credit Requirement - Images must be credited to Noel Hendrickson

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New early entry program at Banff Upper Hot Springs for Travel Trade group

New Experiences with Radventures

Business Events Ramps Up with Strong Presence in Market

Business Events Update - September 2023

Growing demand for Sustainability in Business Events 

Business Events Update - August 2023

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism’s traction with US Audiences

Must Credit to Ketara Gadahn / Studio Alani

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Business Events Update - July 2023

Highlighting business events activities for Banff and Lake Louise in Q2, 2023.

Credit Bryan White / Bow Media @bowmediabanff where possible

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Business Events Updates – Q2 2023

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Travel Trade Update, June 2023

Learn how the Business Events team supported demand generation through group travel in Q1, 2023.

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Business Events Updates - Q1 2023

Read on for an overview of last year's performance and work done by BLLT. 

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Last Year’s Performance Highlighted in 2022 Annual Report

The summer marketing campaign has been launched to entice potential travellers to choose Banff and Lake Louise as their preferred destination this summer.

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Summer Campaign Targets International and US Markets

Banff and Lake Louise has been awarded the host location for Mountain Travel Symposium March 26 – 31, 2023.

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Mountain Travel Symposium Delegates Arrive March 2023

INTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS.

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Banff and Lake Louise to host the Mountain Travel Symposium in March 2023

Learn how the Business Events team supported demand generation through group travel in Q4, 2022.

BLLT can credit Devaan Ingraham if possible. External credit required.

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Business Events Q4 Update

Learn how the Business Events team supported demand generation through group travel in Q3, 2022.

Must credit Chris Amat/Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection

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Business Events Q3 Update

For the third year in a row, Visitor Surveys shows high support for the Banff Avenue Pedestrian Zone

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Pedestrian Zone Earns Consistently High Marks from Visitors

Learn how the Business Events team supported demand generation through group travel in Q2, 2022.

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Business Events Q2 Update

Learn how the Business Events team supported demand generation through group travel in Q1, 2022.

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Business Events Update - Q1 2022

Parks Canada is launching a pilot program for cycling on the Bow Valley Parkway May 1 - June 25 and Sep 1 - 30.

Owned, can credit Shannon Martin if possible.

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Parks Canada announces Bow Valley Parkway Cycling Experience Three-Year Pilot

Parks Canada is relocating the Lake Louise Shuttle Park and Ride to a parking lot at the end of Whitehorn Rd.

Must credit Damian Blunt

All users, internal + external, must credit. 

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Relocation of the Lake Louise Shuttle Park and Ride Lot

The most recent Destination Canada report identifies key trends shaping Canada’s tourism sector.

Please credit Robert Massey where possible.

Tourism’s Big Shift: Destination Canada Report Released

From Nov. 16-18, 2021, three representatives from BLLT attended the ATTA Elevate conference in Sedona, AZ.

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Representing Banff and Lake Louise at ATTA Elevate

Help us support our Bear Street members by sharing our key messages regarding the newly reopened Bear Street.

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