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Mastercard MEI: Calgary Stampede Boosts Local Spending, Highlights Cross-Border Travel

Jun 25, 2026, 12:55 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive MEI data suggests higher near-term card volumes and cross-border spend in tourism hubs, potentially improving MA's transactional revenue and partner dynamics around events.

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Mastercard's MEI analysis shows the Calgary Stampede acts as an economic engine, driving spending before and during the event. 2025 data indicate an 18% lift in local merchant spend, with restaurants up 29% and early retail/hotel activity. International bookings are rising in 2026, led by the U.S., suggesting broader card-volume growth for MA in tourism hubs.

MEI: Calgary Stampede 2025 boosted local merchant spend 18%.
Restaurants spending rose about 29%, a strong dining signal.
Retail and downtown hotel demand front-loaded ahead of opening weekend.
International travel bookings rise in 2026; US accounts for ~1/3 of bookings.

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