ITA announces series of webinars to help member businesses

In an effort to help their member businesses with all facets of running a tourism business, Indigenous Tourism Alberta is offering a series of webinars, over the course of this year, that will cover a wide variety of topics.

The next webinar is on June 25 and will talk about the tourism restart in Alberta.

When: Thursday, June 25 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Tourism Restart
Are you re-opening your tourism business and don’t know where to start? Join Indigenous Tourism Alberta for this educational webinar on restarting strategically. We will go through general tips, as well as some information on shifting your marketing to attract domestic travellers within Alberta.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 854864)

The complete list of webinars is below. 

July 9 – Marketing your business in a cost-effective way

When: Thursday, July 9 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Marketing your Business in a Cost-effective Way
There are effective ways to market your business without spending a fortune in doing so. Join Indigenous Tourism Alberta on some tips toward cost-effective marketing strategies.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 414096)

July 23 – Financial planning in tourism

When: Thursday, July 23 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Financial Planning in Tourism
Tourism is a unique industry. In Alberta, there is quite a seasonality factor. Join Indigenous Tourism Alberta for a webinar on how to create a financial plan to carry your business through the off-season and prepare you for the unexpected.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 486049)

August 6 – ITA 101

When: Thursday, August 6@ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – ITA 101
Incorporated in 2018 as a not-for-profit member-based society, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) provides leadership in the development and marketing of authentic Indigenous tourism experiences through innovative partnerships. This webinar will take you through ITA as an organization and how we are here to help you and your tourism business succeed!
Where: Click here to join (Password: 948621)

August 20 – Creating a good tourism website

When: Thursday, August 20 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Creating a Good Tourism Website
A good tourism website looks a bit different from a regular business website. In this webinar, Indigenous Tourism Alberta will take you through the bones of what a good tourism website should look like and include to drive visitors to book with you.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 121052)

September 3 – Using Online Booking Platforms

When: Thursday, September 3 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Online Booking Platforms
Being able to book online increases your chances of having visitors book your experience over others. There are many booking platforms to use out there. In this webinar, Indigenous Tourism Alberta will take you through what booking platforms are, what kinds are available and steps to getting started!
Where: Click here to join (Password: 920594)

September 17 – Creating meaningful partnerships

When: Thursday, September 24 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Creating Meaningful Partnerships
Creating partnerships in tourism can be an amazing way to create unique experiences, lower competition and double the reach to audiences. In this webinar, Indigenous Tourism Alberta will take you the process of creating meaningful partnerships with Indigenous tourism operators for the benefit of both businesses.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 692176)

October 1 – Creating Engaging Content for Social Media

When: Wednesday, September 30 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar- Creating Engaging Content for Social Media
Join Indigenous Tourism Alberta on a webinar on how to create engaging content for social media, your website and more!
Where: Click here to join (Password: 536127)

October 15 – Working with travel media

When: Thursday, October 15 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Working with Travel Media
Working with Travel Media can help grow your business to international markets immensely. Join Indigenous Tourism Alberta in this webinar to learn more about Travel Media, how to get involved with Travel Media and best practices.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 182877)

October 29 – Working with the travel trade

When: Thursday, October 29 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Working with Travel Trade
Working with Travel Trade can help grow your business to international markets immensely. Join Indigenous Tourism Alberta in this webinar to learn more about Travel Trade, how to get involved with Travel Trade and the process.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 830066)

November 12 – Preparing for the Holiday Season

When: Thursday, November 12 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Preparing for the Holiday Season
Join ITA to learn about how to prepare for the upcoming holiday season to keep the momentum going into the New Year!
Where: Click here to join (Password: 435859)

November 26 – Tips for Artisans

When: Thursday, November 26 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – Tips for Artisans
Join ITA on a webinar on best tips for Artisans! Learn about receipts making, selling online, shipping, packaging and more.
Where: Click here to join (Password: 246991)

December 10 – National Standards

When: Thursday, December 10 @ 11 AM MST
What: ITA Webinar – National Standards
In this webinar, learn about market preparedness in Indigenous Tourism and the National Standards for Tourism Businesses
Where: Click here to join (Password: 765326)