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    Tourism Calgary Anticipates Strong 2026

      Calgary’s tourism industry is entering 2026 with renewed momentum after a strong performance throughout 2025, overcoming early-year consumer uncertainty to achieve notable growth across all major tourism metrics. With a series of high-profile sporting events and large-scale conventions lined up for the winter months, the city is poised to sustain its upward trajectory and attract both domestic and international visitors in record numbers. Tourism data spanning January 1 to September 30, 2025, highlights a year of exceptional performance for…

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  • Calgary Stampede economic spinoff to surge with BMO Centre expansion, says report

    Press Release   ‘The economic impact will grow dramatically’ The Calgary Stampede says its expanded BMO Centre is projected to spur $223 million annually in economic activity in the province, according to calculations done by the Conference Board of Canada. “Annually, the Stampede hosts more than 1,200 world-class business, tourism, sporting, hospitality and community events. With the expansion of BMO Centre into a Tier 1 conference facility now underway, these numbers and the economic impact will grow dramatically,” said Stampede…

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