Testimonials

"Working with Rod and Jim on our wellness project has empowered us to confidently pursue a transformative, world-leading initiative in rural Nova Scotia. Their expertise and enthusiasm for destination building shine through in every interaction. From our initial meetings to their site visit, they have provided invaluable insights and practical strategies tailored to our evolving needs. With Legacy Tourism Group's guidance, we look forward to achieving our dreams for this project!"

"In support of our destination development efforts at Travel Alberta, the team at Legacy have been instrumental in working with us over the past 2 years on many opportunities across the province -ranging from large scale tourism development zones to specific new tourism products and experiences. Jim and Rod bring a much valued ability to paint the big picture opportunity for stakeholders, but they can also connect the dots to the impact on proformas and business plans for specific attractions and accommodations – including multiple Indigenous experiences throughout Alberta. Their contribution to our development plan to double the size of Alberta’s visitor economy in the next 10 years has been truly appreciated."

"Indigenous Tourism Alberta has had a successful relationship with the Legacy Tourism Group for some time. Beginning in December of 2021, ITA hired Legacy to complete the stakeholder engagement and feasibility research and ultimately create a feasibility study regarding a possible Alberta, Indigenous cultural centre. The Legacy team brought to the project a strong understanding that any project needs to be both profitable as well as authentically represent Indigenous culture and values at all times. This particular project involved facilitating an Advisory Group made up of representatives from several Albertan Indigenous communities and the Legacy team ensured that this process was pursued in a manner that was empowering and inclusive for all the participants, in partnership with the ITA team.

Based upon the successful completion of the Cultural Centre feasibility study, ITA has since hired Legacy to lead a project where a comprehensive data collection process will be undertaken that will require the team to engage Indigenous operators and organizations from across all regions within the Province of Alberta. This work will be followed by a detailed analysis which will then form the basis of their recommendations for ITA’s Strategic Plan. Their significant knowledge of Indigenous tourism industry across Canada alongside international and domestic market demand makes them uniquely positioned to complete this critical work for our organization. We continue to value the Legacy team’s input and would not hesitate to recommend their services."

"The McMurray Métis Nation has been working with the Legacy Tourism Group since July 2023. Legacy was contracted to complete a feasibility review and business plan for the McMurray Métis Cultural Centre. This work was absolutely critical to the Centre’s ability to become financially sustainable while also meeting the needs of the Métis community.

We chose Legacy based upon their expert knowledge of the Indigenous tourism space and their entrepreneurial experience and approach - and they did not disappoint. They identified tourism opportunities and developed pragmatic business cases that met the important balance of being designed to be both profitable and aligned with our community values.

Since the completion of their report, the Legacy team has continued to be engaged, ensuring that our team is connected with key tourism stakeholders in our region and the province as well as assisting our project leadership with the execution of the plan. We would not hesitate to recommend the Legacy Tourism Group and hope to continue our collaboration with their team in the future."

“This is my second project working with Legacy Tourism Group. They are Incredible. The level of detail, research, experience, and knowledge Rod, Jim and their team bring to the table truly places them in a league of their own. Their work is thorough and well developed, and checked, with content that is not only exact to everything we asked for and more, but also specific, original, and new, addressing our unique area and needs. In addition to Legacy Tourism Group’s outstanding work, they are also great down to earth people, and both my team and I truly enjoyed every moment we had with them. I highly highly recommend them!!”

“In my working relationship with the Legacy Tourism Group, I have been impressed with the quality of work for a respectable price. Their knowledge of the market is invaluable. Moreover, I view the individuals in high regard professionally as experts who can produce quality documents, studies, plans that are presentable to Banks and/or Investors. There is also a respect that I appreciate in their demeanor and understanding of Indigenous issues, having lived experiences to guide their conduct. From my work with the Legacy Tourism Group, I will be seeking their services for another project, and I would highly recommend their expertise in moving forward in the Tourism Business.”

“Working with your team of professional and expert advisors has given us the confidence and assurance that we are considering all the relevant and significant factors and implications of our development. Without your help, we would be ill-equipped to explore the benefits and develop the mitigating strategies to overcome our capacity gaps. Your reporting to our Council has been very respectful, open and interactive and I know that was greatly appreciated.”

“As a member of the community culture and tourism planning committee I have seen first-hand the effort that not only this company has put forward but more than anything how their senior team and ownership have gotten involved directly in our projects. These people care about the service they provide, they care about the impact that their recommendations will have on a community, on a business, on the future of the people and of course on the investment that in this scenario the leadership is making and it has made a difference in the ability to gain support for the recommendations that they are providing. They are also very respectful of the culture and working with the Elders and understand the challenges found in Indigenous communities as well as the key protocols that must be followed.”

"I have worked with the Legacy Tourism Group on many tourism planning projects over the years… and will absolutely continue to do so. The Legacy team is a brain trust of proven tourism research, design and operations expertise – easily one of the best firms of its kind in the market. Their decades of front counter experience enables the team to provide proven recommendations that greatly enhance the confidence of clients. Legacy’s practical experience, thorough research and innovative thinking ensures their clients are well positioned to realize their tourism potential."

“Castlemain engaged Legacy to assist with research into some specific aspects about the Aboriginal Tourism Market on one of our development reports. They were prompt, very accessible and thorough during and after the engagement. Legacy understands the tourism market very well, presents their finding clearly and has the requisite knowledge to easily be considered at the very top of subject matter experts in the country. Legacy is passionate both in regard to the tourism market and in helping establish and continue to grow the aboriginal tourism market; this passion clearly transfers to the work and information they rely on and provide in their reporting.”