News about the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories.
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #13 - New Federal Relief for Small and Medium Enterprises
The Federal Government has announced a new federal relief package for small and medium enterprises in recognition of the unique challenges faced by the Northern business community. To see the full…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #12 - Latest Advocacy Work
NWT Tourism CEO presented to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, and this email contains a fuller explanation of what that entailed. The email also contains a link to helpful resources…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #11 - Tourism Marketing Update
NWT Tourism marketing has pivoted because of the COVID-19 health crisis. This is complex work, and uncharted territory for our team, but we are up for the challenge. You can find the full release and…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #10 - Latest Advocacy Work and updates on official announcements
NWT Tourism has gathered key information on advocacy and funding support at the federal and territorial levels. You can find the full member communication, including links to various funding sources…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #9 - New federal resource for business support
The Federal Government announced today further support for small businesses, including a 75% wage subsidy for qualifying businesses, the deferrment of GST/HST payments, an other supports. To see the…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #8 - Resources for business support and a request to add your voice to a collective advocacy effort
NWT Tourism issued a member update today that includes important links for financial assistance the tourism industry can access for relief as the COVID-19 situation is having an immediate and immense…
COVID-19 Update #7: Chief Public Health Officer's Recommendations for Tour Operators & Others
The Chief Public Health Officer issued a new Advisory today, recommending all organizations cancel all gatherings regardless of size or number of participants, whether they be held inside or outside…
COVID-19 Update #6: Chief Public Health Officer Issues Order With New Travel Restrictions and Self-Isolation Protocol
A new Public Safety Order was issued today by the GNWT that will prohibit all travel (by air, land and port) into the Northwest Territories. This extraordinary measure is a result of continuing…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #5- NWT Public Health Emergency Declared and translated materials for visitors who have not left the territory
The Chief Public Health Officer of the NWT declared a public health state of emergency today. NWT Tourism urges all members to listen to advisories and help get guests home. Also included in the…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #4 - Canada Closing US Borders and the Prime Minister announces a support package
Our update today includes information on Canada closing US Borders to all non-essential traffic. The federal government has announced a support package. To see the full member update, please click…