220 likes | 402 Views
Prepared By: (Group3) Ke Tao, Hrishikesh Munj, Vishal Kate, Prathmesh Ghag, Harshad Vichare, Sajan Sabu. Dec.4th, 2012. Agenda. Introduction Research Findings City of Calgary, Alberta Conclusion References. Introduction.
E N D
Prepared By:(Group3)Ke Tao, Hrishikesh Munj, Vishal Kate, Prathmesh Ghag, Harshad Vichare, Sajan Sabu Dec.4th, 2012 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Agenda Introduction Research Findings City of Calgary, Alberta Conclusion References 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Introduction Evaluating Calgary, Alberta, as a location for expansion of Bon Voyage Hotels in Canada. A choice for the first Canadian Bon Voyage Hotel. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
City of Calgary,Alberta • Profile: • Situated in Western part of Canada. • Surrounded by Rocky Mountains and boundless nature. • Population over 1.1 million. • Energy capital of Canada. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Commercial Focal Points • The largest city in Alberta. • Canada’s fastest growing economic area. • Lowest unemployment rate. • Having youngest educated workforce in Canada. • A major Business hub in Canada. • Global Energy Center. • Western Canada’s transportation & distribution hub. • Home to 95 corporate head offices, 2nd largest head office city in Canada. • Two of North America's largest highways run through (the Canamex Highway & the TransCanada Highway). • No provincial sales tax. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Demographics of Calgary • Having youngest population in Alberta. • It is diverse region with sustainable economy. • Estimated 48.8% for Calgary CMA is still between ages of 25 to 54. • The average age is a young of 35.9 years. • Adult population in the labor force is 77%. • Total male population is 547,475. • Total female population is 549,360. • By Age group the highest population is in between age group between 25-29 years with 93,360. • 81% urban population of total population. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Tourist Destinations&Attractions Calgary Olympic Plaza • Built in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games. • Having the only refridgerated outdoor ice surface in the city. • Location: 228 8 Ave. S.E. • Area: 1.2 hectares 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Calgary Tower • Located 191 metres above the downtown core • Offering the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary. • Enjoying a spectacular 360° view of the bustling city, the Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Calgary Chinese Cultural Center • Located in the heart of Chinatown. • Featuring the Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven. • A premier venue for community activities, cultural activities, arts talentsto the public. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Calgary Science Center • Located in West End downtown. • Renamed TELUS World of Science. • There are science exhibits, shows in Alberta's largest indoor theater, the Discovery Dome, and the great Children's Discovery Center. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Prince Island Park • Located in the central part of Downtown Calgary. • A large island, crossed by walking and biking trails and linked to the city by a number of bridges and ways. • Many festivals are hosted throughout the summer, Eg,the Calgary Folk Music Festival. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Attractiveness to Business Travelers • More than 30 urban and rural communities. • Home to 2050 manufacturing businesses • Ranking 1st in head office concentration & employment among Canada’s six most populated Census Metropolitan Areas. • 123 head offices in 2011. • The Bow Tower with 58 storey’s and 1.7 million square feet office space coming in 2012 • More than 960 oil and gas companies of all sizes. • 4300 petroleum and energy related services in the city that stimulates around 1300 financial service companies. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Access to Infrastructure • Calgary International Airport: • North America’s most important airport. • Direct flights to North America, South America Europe and East Asia . • Around 20 airlines. • Public Transport: • As Calgary is connected to the two main highways, several greyhound buses runs from Calgary to Vancouver and Edmonton. • There are two highways:Deer Foot Trail & Trans Canadian Highway near by city. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
Conclusion • Calgary city is a perfect city gifted with the all possible attractions and the natural places of interest which make it very unique in its own. • The demographic conditions and the business and tourist attractions are opening the opportunity for the well-known hotel brands to enter the Calgary hospitality sector and grab the marketing availabilities. • Limited hospitality competitors, concentrated business clientele and tourists attracted by Rocky Mountains will be the key to set up hospitality business. 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org
References • http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/why-calgary/where-calgary • http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/06/28/calgary-population-climbs-over-11-million-census • http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/locate-calgary/calgary-advantage/location • http://liveincalgary.com/overview/cost-of-living/taxation • http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/locate-calgary • http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/research/demographicspopulation/overview • http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/include/get.php?nodeid=138 • http://www.indexmundi.com/canada/demographics_profile.html • http://www.calgary.world-guides.com/calgary_attractions.html • http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+head+office+second+only+Toronto/6548282/story.html 小田 @ www.iloveppt.org