Alexander Cronquist Oct 11, 2024
Do the tourism and economic impacts of casinos provide a substantial net benefit for the tourism industry? I set out to discover the effects felt on tourism across Canada, and more locally in Kamloops.
Casinos on a countrywide scale and locally contribute to the economy through taxation, employment and through tourism spending (Tisigaris, 2021). According to the Economic and social impact of bc lottery corporation for the city of Kamloops, over the past 35 years from 1985 to 2020 BCLC have contributed 2.2 billion to the community of Kamloops (Tisigaris, 2021). From investments in the local community to the employment of local people and taxes paid for social programs, the casino industry has proven to be positive for communities (Tisigaris, 2021). Funds generated have been beneficial for the city by giving tourists something to do indoors on rainy, snowy, or smoky days (Hur, 2022). Casinos draw tourists in through bringing local bus tours in turn this helps out other businesses such as hotels, stores and restaurants (Hur, 2022).
When I go to the casino in Kamloops, the parking lot is full with license plates from out of province and it is always busy no matter the day of the week. This shows first hand the draw that chances casino has for out of town guests who are staying in Kamloops. In tourism Kamloops reports they speak heavily of the draw the casino brings to the city (bclc, n.d.).
Bibliography:
British Columbia Lottery Corporation. (2021). Economic and social impact: 35 years.
British Columbia Lottery Corporation. (n.d.). BCLC corporate website.
CFJC Today Kamloops. (2018, October 31). Kamloops Chamber of Commerce clarifies Cascades Casino’s award. CFJC Today Kamloops.
Gateway Casinos. (2022). Cascades Casino Kamloops welcomed Adaptive Sports from Sun Peaks. Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited.
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