04 Feb 2019
- According to KAYAK’s 2019 Travel Trend Forecast, Canada is becoming a more affordable destination with Calgary scoring among the top spots on this year’s wallet friendly list. https://www.ca.kayak.com/trends
- In January, the New York Times acknowledged Calgary as one of the Top 52 Places to Go in 2019. This prestigious profile featured the new Central Calgary Public Library; Calgary Municipal Land Corporation; Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre; and the Alt Calgary East village. Specifically, the article noted how these organizations have helped transform Calgary’s East Village into a vibrant neighbourhood full of parks, attractions, high-rises and architectural marvels. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/travel/places-to-visit.html
- Calgary’s new Central Library has been lauded for its unique design and innovative features by Architectural Digest – not once, but twice! Initially, the publication called the new Central Library one of the most anticipated buildings of 2018. The publication then sung the building’s praises once again after it opened, touting it as one of the libraries of the future. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/futuristic-libraries
- In 2018, Calgary earned the fourth-place spot in the Economist’s annual ranking of the most livable cities in the world. Preceded only by Vienna, Melbourne and Osaka, Calgary scored 97.5 out of 100 based on stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/calgary-ranks-fourth-in-the-economists-list-of-most-livable-cities
- In 2018, Expedia.ca ranked Calgary the fourth most active city in Canada. This accolade pays homage to Calgary hosting the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and highlights WinSport as a legacy facility and world-class training centre. Calgary is also identified as home to one of the most popular marathons in the country and a hub for communities that inspire people to enjoy local activities. https://www.expedia.ca/travelblog/active-cities-canada-ranked/
- It’s becoming more common for people’s pets to serve as their travel companions, and as such, travellers are seeking out pet-friendly destinations. In 2018, Expedia.ca identified Calgary as one of the top pet-friendly Canadian cities. Events like Pet-A-Palooza, the Dash of Doom dusk-time race and Marda Gras are among the many reasons why Calgary was named one of Canada’s best pet-friendly cities. https://www.expedia.ca/travelblog/cant-miss-adventures-take-pet/
- In 2018, Time Inc.’s MONEY magazine ranked Calgary the #1 destination to visit in Canada based on results from its Best in Travel database. Cities are selected based on the ability to offer travellers the best value for their money. The article highlights Calgary as an affordable and naturally beautiful city with unique experiences such as: Prince’s Island Park, Shakespeare in the Park, Sky 360 Restaurant and Lounge in the Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village, MARKET Restaurant, Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall and the River Café. http://time.com/money/5317610/best-places-travel-canada/
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