The winners of the prestigious Edmonton Tourism Awards 2026 have been announced, recognizing exceptional contributions to the city’s tourism scene.
Hosted by Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels (EDMH) and their brand Edmonton’s Best Hotels (EBH), these awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in promoting Edmonton as a premier travel destination. The fourth annual ceremony was held at the EXPO Centre with a crowd of tourism professionals.
“The Edmonton Tourism Awards is a day of recognition, appreciation, respect, and paying tribute to a job well done. We are delighted to host this celebration and applaud the Best of Edmonton in the tourism industry,” said Chris Yeung, executive director of Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels, the hosts of the Edmonton Tourism Awards.
The winners of the Edmonton Tourism Awards 2026 are:
Customer Service Award
Leanne Persad (Winspear Centre)
Attraction of the Year
Métis Crossing
Culinary Tourism Award
Dragon Food Tour
The Peter Oglivie Tourism Innovator Award
Eric Warnke (Edmonton Riverboat)
Spring/Summer Festival of the Year Award
Edmonton International Fringe Festival
Fall/Winter Festival of the Year Award
Flying Canoë Volant Festival 2025
Tourism Impact – Social Media Award
Edmonton Christmas Market
Business Event of the Year
Canadian Hydrogen Festival
Great Place to Work Award
DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton
Sports & Culture Event of the Year Award (Under $1M)
2025 Alberta Indigenous Games
Sports & Culture Event of the Year Award (Over $1M)
Canadian Finals Rodeo
Destination Event of the Year Award
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
