Resources
Explore practical DEI resources, workplace inclusion tools, and 2SLGBTQIA+ education designed for Bow Valley businesses and organizations in Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore. Browse our blog for actionable guidance, training takeaways, and community research.
Inclusive Facilities Done Right
Your facilities speak before your staff do. Here is what Banff and Canmore hospitality operators can do right now to create genuinely inclusive washrooms, change rooms, spa areas, and check-in experiences without a major renovation budget.
Authentically Engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ Travellers
Banff welcomes the world. But authentic engagement with 2SLGBTQIA+ travellers requires more than visible symbols of support. It requires intentional leadership, trained staff, and inclusive systems that build trust at every touchpoint.
Discover how Bow Valley businesses can move beyond surface level gestures and build meaningful, authentic connections with 2SLGBTQIA+ travellers at pridenetwork.ca.
Creating Inclusive Event Spaces in Banff: A Practical Checklist for Venues and Event Planners
A practical, research-backed checklist for Banff venues and event planners to build inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ festivals, conferences, and retreats that drive tourism.
Inclusive by Design: How to Genuinely Connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ Travellers
Move beyond performative allyship. Learn how to build authentic, year roundengagement with the 2SLGBTQIA+ travel market and unlock a $12 billion opportunity in Canada.
Beyond the Rainbow: How Inclusive Tourism Drives Off-Season Revenue and Builds a Stronger Business
Boost your bottom line year-round. Learn how attracting LGBTQ+ travelers can solve seasonality and unlock new revenue streams for your tourism business.
From Ally to Advocate: Empowering Canadian Tourism Operators for 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusion
The Canadian tourism landscape is vibrant and diverse, yet for 2SLGBTQIA+ travelers, the promise of a truly welcoming experience isn't always a given. While many businesses proudly display rainbow flags, genuine inclusion goes far beyond symbolic gestures. It requires a proactive shift from passive allyship to active advocacy, embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the very fabric of operations. This commitment is not only a moral imperative but also a significant economic opportunity, as the 2SLGBTQI+ travel market in Canada alone is valued at over $12 billion annually .