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NL Government: Strengthening Indigenous Tourism and the Economy
July 29, 2019 Tourism is a key contributor to the Atlantic Canadian economy. It generates new economic activities, creates good paying jobs for the middle class and diversifies communities. The industry also offers tremendous opportunity for further growth in areas like Indigenous tourism. Recognizing the opportunities that exist in Indigenous tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador, […]
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Media advisory: Government of Canada Supports Indigenous Tourism Development
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Media advisory Corner Brook, NL – July 25, 2019 — Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will make a funding announcement related to Indigenous […]
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St. Peters Canal National Historic Site Gets Boost with New Tourism Hub
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency The hub will allow St. Peters Canal to provide new experiences to visitors June 25, 2019 – St. Peter’s, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Authentic Atlantic Canadian experiences attract visitors to our shores, boost the economy and instill community pride. St. Peter’s Economic Development Organization and Potlotek First Nation […]
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Governments commit to building on common goals to unlock tourism potential in Canada
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Tourism is an economic generator that helps create jobs and supports local economies from coast to coast to coast June 17, 2019 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Tourism is thriving in Canada, bringing in record numbers of international visitors in 2017 and 2018, and the federal, provincial and territorial […]
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Parliamentary Secretary Lockhart meets with local businesses to discuss how the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will support economic growth in New Brunswick
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Government of Canada makes investments to empower communities and create middle class jobs May 24, 2019 – Saint John, New Brunswick Canada’s tourism sector is booming, bringing in record numbers of international visitors in 2017 and 2018. It’s our number one service export and accounts for one in […]
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Indigenous tourism an untapped market in Atlantic Canada, industry officials say – CBC
Indigenous groups gather in Moncton to find ways to increase tourism revenue May 08, 2019 Indigenous groups gathered in Moncton to find ways to increase tourism revenue for First Nations communities across the region. Business owners, community leaders, artists as well as industry and government officials are attending the three-day Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Summit, which […]
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Media advisory: The Honourable Mark Eyking to Make Official Announcement in Membertou
Membertou, NS – March 27, 2019 – The Honourable Mark Eyking, Member of Parliament for Sydney – Victoria, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will make an official announcement supporting the tourism industry in Cape Breton. Date: […]
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Minister Joly creates the Advisory Council on Jobs and the Visitor Economy to maximize Canada’s tourism potential
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada The Council will guide Minister Joly in the development of a new federal tourism strategy November 12, 2018 – Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada’s visitor economy is a fast-growing sector that provides economic benefits and good middle-class jobs in every region of the country. That was the message delivered […]
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Regional Development Group to Further Showcase Island Experiences
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Government of Canada provides $24,900 for marketing and product development with Central Coastal Tourism Partnership August 14, 2018 – Cavendish, PE – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency In 2017, Canadians welcomed a record of 20.8 million international visitors to our shores. The tourism industry is vibrant from coast to coast-to-coast, as […]
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ITAC and Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network Sign Memorandum of Understanding
August 7, 2018, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia) – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (NSITEN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to further the development and growth of authentic Indigenous tourism businesses across Nova Scotia. The three-year agreement will advance the important work that NSITEN has done as […]
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