Calgary's Tourism Boom: Frontline Workers' Impact

0:00Calgary just smashed records with 10.5 million visitors and $3.3 billion in spending last year. That's the first time the cities hit those heights, and we're on pace to match or top it this year. A big part of that boom comes from 84,000 frontline workers keeping the welcome warm. From hotel doors to tour buses, these folks are the heartbeat of Calgary's tourism game. Take the longtime door man at the iconic Palace or Hotel, who's earned top honors for his service twice over. Or the tour operator who swears by the city's unique western vibe that pulls people in year round. Then there's the Heritage Park Coordinator, staying in character for two decades to make every visit pop. Their focus on details turns one time stops into lasting memories. All this visitor rush means more jobs and tourism, with steady growth expected as international bookings keep climbing. Calgary's hospitality edge is straight up fueling the economy. That wraps Calgary news today brought to you with AI.