Tourism Lethbridge recognizes the industry’s frontline workers

Tourism Lethbridge recognized the important roll of frontline workers during a party at Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. On Wednesday, frontline workers were celebrated since they are a key element in attracting tourists. Erin Crane, Tourism Lethbridge chief executive officer says the event recognizes the important role of hotel employees, servers, retail and other staff who play in delivering exceptional visitor experiences.

According to a resent study from Stats Canada, Federal, provincial and territorial governments collected 93.7 percent of the government revenue generated by tourism in 2023.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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