By Troy Gillard

Rebate would be available to families

Alberta Travel Pass would boost summer tourism, support businesses: NDP

Apr 1, 2021 | 9:57 AM

Alberta’s NDP says a province-wide tourism voucher would encourage more Albertans to vacation close to home this summer.

They say that under the Alberta Travel Pass, families who vacation within the province would be eligible for a one-time rebate of 20 per cent of their travel costs up to $1,000 for expenses such as accommodation, food and drinks, activities like museums and recreation, and “petty expenses” such as rentals or parking.

“In Alberta, the landscape is part of who we are: we are campers, hikers, mountain bikers and more. We are weekend warriors to the very core,” said NDP Leader Rachel Notley. “The Rockies are the ultimate staycation and the Alberta Travel Pass will encourage more families to spend their summer here, experiencing our beautiful parks, supporting local businesses and helping grow our economy.”

It is estimated the program would cost approximately $30 million. Before COVID-19, Albertans spent about $7 billion dollars per year on travel outside of Alberta.

The NDP says the Alberta Travel Pass is based on similar programs underway in Ontario and New Brunswick, where residents there are eligible for up to 20 per cent of their vacation expenses back in rebates or tax credits.

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