News about the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories.
All Members of NWT Tourism Encouraged to engage in the Liquor Legislation Review
All members are asked to please RSVP if you would like to attend a virtual meeting on the Liquor Act. For full details, please click here.
Membership Renewal 2021 Update
I am pleased to advise that NWT Tourism will be offering complimentary membership again this year. We recognize the continuing struggles of tourism operators in the NWT and are constantly advocating…
NWT Tourism advocates for an exemption for Frontier Lodge
Northwest Territories Tourism, as the advocacy association of the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories, is extremely concerned with the bureaucratic hold-up of the lodge permits required by…
NWT Tourism update on financial supports for the tourism industry
News regarding financial supports for the industry and a few other advocacy items. The GNWT has given a recent funding announcement, the federal government has extended their pandemic benefits, the…
We'd like to help you promote your Northern Staycation!
If your business is open to residents this March, we are here to help you get the word out. NWT Tourism has been continuing with our Northern Staycation program over the winter months to support your…
Nwt Tourism Launches Second Wave of Research With Residents to Inform Future Plans
With unprecedented challenges facing NWT residents and the tourism industry, NWT Tourism along with the GNWT-ITI is continuing on with important research that will inform destination marketing plans…
Rio Tinto, Operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine, is Partnering With Nwt Tourism, Providing $20,000 for Two Initiatives
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to share that NWT Tourism has received a $20,000 commitment from Rio Tinto, the operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine, in support of two separate…
A Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) that may be of help and an opportunity to participate from Tourism HR Canada, MDB Insights and OTEC
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) HASCAP is a government-guaranteed, low-interest loan for amounts between $25,000 and $1 million per legal entity, up to a maximum of $6.25…
FREE DIGITAL TRAINING BOOTCAMP FOR NWT TOURISM OPERATORS: NEW SPACES AVAILABLE
NWT Tourism is very pleased to share that this additional training opportunity, which was immensely popular the first time around, has been extended. This second intake is supported through a…
SEED Funding announcement from the GNWT-ITI
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories - Industry, Tourism & Investment, announced that businesses can now apply to the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED)…