Our Services
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
How We Help You
Turning Tourism Opportunities Into Action.
The Visitor Economy helps destinations, businesses, municipalities, attractions, festivals and events turn tourism opportunities into practical results.
Whether you have a new idea, need a strategy, are looking for funding, or simply aren't sure what the next step should be we bring the experience, perspective and connections to help you move forward.
Sometimes You Just Need To Know What's Next.
Not every project needs a big strategy.
Sometimes you need someone to look at what you're doing and provide an honest outside perspective.
We can help identify:
What's working.
What's not.
What's missing.
And what to do next.
Our approach is practical and collaborative. We assess the opportunity, identify priorities and give you a clear path forward.
What We Do
Destination & Visitor Economy Development
Strategies, destination planning, product development and opportunities to grow your visitor economy.
Tourism Strategy & Planning
Practical strategies that connect your tourism goals with clear priorities, actions and results.
Marketing, Communications & Storytelling
Positioning, messaging, marketing plans, content, video and stories that give people a reason to visit and remember.
Business, Attraction & Experience Development
Help developing new tourism businesses, attractions, experiences, events and opportunities from idea to implementation.
Funding & Stakeholder Support
Grant research and applications, stakeholder engagement, partnership development and connecting you with the right people and resources.
Our Process
Understand
We start by understanding your business, destination, project and goals.
Identify
We look at the opportunity, challenges and potential, drawing on our experience and industry perspective.
Recommend
We provide practical recommendations focused on what will make the greatest difference.
Act
You leave with clear next steps and the support, resources and connections to help make them happen.
Testimonials
claire bourgeois - communications professional“I've had the pleasure of collaborating with René on numerous projects at Travel Alberta and he is one of the most passionate, kind and hardworking people you'll meet. He brings great ideas and energy to every room, has great people skills, and is an incredible advocate for the tourism sector!”
reneé fehr - indigenous tourism alberta“René takes the time to build relationships and develop trust with clients. His approach to business is holistic. This is why he is successful in coaching and I saw his guidance make impact in my members this week. Thank you René for being a collaborator and support! Your time is appreciated.”
Melissa radu - explore edmonton“René is a true collaborator and ambassador for the importance of destination development. Thank you for your contributions to the Edmonton region, René!”
Let’s Work Together
Let's Talk About Your Opportunity
You don't need to have everything figured out before you contact us.
Tell us what you're working on, where you're stuck or where you want to go. We'll help you figure out what comes next.
Let's work together.