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2020 has brought unprecedented challenges to the tourism industry. Border closures, new safety requirements and the persistence of the global COVID-19 pandemic have had a devastating impact on the…

NWT Tourism is delighted to announce the recipients of the NWT Tourism 2020 Scholarships. Mr. Brent Villeneuve is completing a Bachelor of Tourism Management at Thompson Rivers University in…

Harold Grinde, Chair of the Board of Directors of NWT Tourism, announced the resignation of Cathie Bolstad, CEO of the organization for the past 6 years. Cathie has contributed many things to the…

NWT Tourism has received a $20,000 commitment from Rio Tinto, the operator of Diavik Diamond Mines, in support of the Northern Staycation Program developed by NWT Tourism. Rio Tinto continues to show…

Earlier today, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CANNOR) anounced a new program to help tourism businesses that are impacted by the…

We have more information about GNWT waivers and refunds for tourism operators. You will find information about Outfitter and Guide Licenses, Land Leases and Refunds on Tourism Operators Licenses in…

NWT Tourism is continuing advocacy efforts for the tourism industry in the NWT. The CanNor Business Relief Fund has been extended and the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program has been amended. The…

Today, NWT Tourism, along with the NWT Chamber of Commerce, Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, NWT/NU Chamber of Mines and the NWT Construction Association issued a joint news release.  Together, we…

We are happy to share an announcement from GNWT-ITI yesterday regarding SEED funding. We want to ensure members of NWT Tourism have an opportunity to access all opportunities for support during this…

Yesterday the Federal Government announced they will spend a further $133 million on helping Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic of which $16 million is…