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Tourism Numbers Continue To Rise

Originally posted by The Golden Star on May 15, 2018

Tourism Golden experienced high tourist numbers in 2017, and opened the new location of the visitor centre in August, with their first visitor stopping in only a minute after they opened.

Last year marked the eighth consecutive year that tourism numbers have increased in Golden, and even outperformed Alberta resorts.

“We’re ahead of the game, and will continue to rise,” executive director Joanne Sweeting said at the AGM on May 3. “We had a really good strong winter end and summer. We’re getting the right people coming who want to spend money. They’re choosing Golden as their destination, not just as a stop.”

Tourism Golden has been busy working with Destination B.C., and has been working on digital campaigns, social media, consumer relations, and more to increase visitor numbers.

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