That's The Spirit

To support our industry partners and help drive customers through your door, Tourism Calgary has developed a comprehensive marketing plan and associated creative platform. That's the Spirit is a creative platform for Tourism Calgary's marketing plan, which features local and regional marketing initiatives that are intended to:

• Drive more business for industry partners
• Share timely, trustworthy information about our city's offerings
• Boost community spirit and civic pride
• Build trust and encourage safe exploration among locals and visitor; and
• Create alignment among industry partners and stakeholders.

That's the Spirit celebrates Calgary's resiliency, community spirit and the unique experiences our city has to offer - whether these are shared in-person, virtually, or through a combination of both. We've shown the world time and again how we come together and rise above circumstances to support one another and this great city. This time is no different as Calgary businesses go above and beyond to provide their guests with safe, memorable experiences and promote consumer confidence. This perseverance truly showcases Calgary's undeniable sense of community and passion for all we have to offer - that's the spirit of Calgary.

Designed to be fluid, That's the Spirit can start and stop as needed and move to appropriate markets when the time is right. To begin, marketing efforts will focus on getting Calgarians to explore their city again and share their experiences with others. Then, the focus will shift to asking locals to invite their friends and relatives to visit Calgary. Tourism Calgary has also marketed to the eight-hour drive & beyond market once again to establish Calgary as a destination of choice.

Initial campaign efforts include featuring That's the Spirit messaging across on visitcalgary.com and Tourism Calgary's social channels as well as paid marketing videos and promotions. 

Looking to get involved? That's the spirit! Industry partners are invited to contribute to the platform by:

• Keeping our team informed about your business status, upcoming events and promotions by emailing industry@tourismcalgary.com
• Have a 'local tip' that can help build traveller confidence and inspire exploration of our city? Let us know!
• Share any images or b-roll you have that showcases the unique & wonderful experiences availabile in our city

That's the Spirit marketing toolkit

Tourism Calgary is excited to partner with fellow tourism organizations to lift the That's the Spirit campaign and generate traveller visitation and spend for Calgary. Featuring key messages, photo overlays, video links, drafted social posts and more, the That's the Spirit marketing toolkit is designed to help align your marketing efforts with the campaign and help support the recovery of Calgary's tourism economy. 

#LoveYYC

The #LoveYYC initiative celebrates everything that makes Calgary great. Over the last few years, the campaign has achieved success as a result of overwhelming support from Calgary's tourism and a collective eagerness to to engage Calgarians in shareable, memorable experiences. Each year, Calgarians have increasingly embraced the opportunity to experience something new and showcase their community spirit by supporting local partners and businesses.

Now a year-round campaign, this initiative is designed to educate, engage and impact Calgarians, with the intention of encouraging them to get out and support local while they explore the city they proudly call home.