The Voice of Canada’s Airports
CEOs from Canada’s national tourism and hospitality associations are in Calgary to mark the opening of the 114th Calgary Stampede, one of the country’s most iconic celebrations of culture, community, and economic vitality, and a powerful contributor to Canada’s visitor economy.
The tourism and hospitality industry is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, with benefits felt across the full visitor journey. From the moment visitors arrive, to where they stay, dine, travel and experience the destination, the industry supports a wide range of businesses and communities. The Calgary Stampede is one of Canada’s clearest examples of the visitor economy in action.
Welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors annually, the 2025 Stampede generated approximately $872 million in economic activity across Canada, including more than $720 million in Alberta. That activity supports hotels, restaurants, airlines, airports, attractions, suppliers, workers and local businesses across the region.
The Canadian Airports Council, a division of ACI-NA, is the voice of Canada’s airports. We work to ensure that Canada’s airports have the regulatory and operational tools they need by advocating for policies that strengthen the ability of Canada’s airports to serve their travellers and communities.
Our professional staff in the government affairs, legal, environment, safety, security, operations and technical departments in Ottawa and Washington DC, works to ensure that Canadian and U.S. legislation and regulations help airports operate more safely and efficiently.
