Tourism Statistics

In Alberta:

  • The total number of person visits to Alberta in 2007 was 22.28 million, an increase of 13.9% from 2006 (19.56 million person visits).
  • Of the 22.28 million person visits to Alberta, residents of Alberta accounted for approximately 80% of the visitors. Residents of other Canadian provinces accounted for 12% of all visitors and international visitors accounted for 8%.
  • Tourism expenditures in Alberta for 2007 was $5.64 billion, an increase of 9.4% from 2006 ($5.15 billion).
  • Of the $5.64 billion, Alberta residents accounted for $2.97 billion or 53%. Residents of other Canadian provinces accounted for $1.23 billion (22%), while international visitors spent $1.44 billion (25%) in Alberta.

Frequently Requested Tourism Statistics

Sources: Statistics Canada, PKF (occupancy), and Parks Canada (parks attendance).

  • Frequently Requested Alberta Tourism Statistics – May 2009 (4 pages)

    • Includes:

    • Accommodation Occupancy Rates
    • Direct entries into Alberta
    • Estimated tourism receipts
    • Number of visitors to Alberta's National Parks
    • Person trip origins
    • Person trips to Alberta by visitor origin

Alberta Tourism Quick Facts

Sources: Statistics Canada, Alberta Tourism Attractions, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

  • Alberta Tourism Quick Facts — February 2009
    Includes:
    • Alberta tourism expenditures (Total and by markets)
    • Person visits by market
    • Average annual occupancy
    • Major attractions attendance

For more information:

  • Alberta Tourism Market Monitor & Highlights

    Provincial-level statistics on visitor numbers, tourism revenue, the accommodation sector as well as employment and highway vehicle count data.


  • Tourism Destination Regions

    Regional statistics and information on Alberta's Tourism Destination Regions (TDRs). Contains data on the number of visitors, markets of origin, reasons for trip, expenditures in Alberta, and the purpose of the entire trip. Visitor trends for each TDR are also available.


  • Tourism Research

    Consumer surveys, economic impacts, geographic markets, industry sectors and operator surveys.

 

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