News about the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories.
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #22 - NWT Tourism and Major Industry Partners ask for Cooperation across Canada to support the Tourism Industry
I would like to share with you a letter sent to Premier Cochrane yesterday. The letter was signed by NWT Tourism, the NWT Chamber of Commerce, the BC Chamber of Commerce, Greater Vancouver Board of…
Are you open to locals for the 2020 summer season? We'd like to help you promote your Northern Staycation!
Are you open to locals for the 2020 summer season? We'd like to help you promote your Northern Staycation! Members of NWT Tourism who will be open for local business this summer can take advantage of…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #21 - Support a TIAC Recovery Plan Campaign to Save the Tourism Industry
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has launched a broad, industry-developed, detailed recovery campaign that seeks sector-specific government support to ensure Canada has a tourism…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #20 - GNWT-ITI Relief for Licensed Tourism Operators
The GNWT-ITI has announced two additional relief measures for tourism operators who will not be receiving guests in the NWT this year. Tourism Operator License Fees, and the requirement for liability…
Minister Nokleby Tourism Week Message & Meeting Opportunity with Minister Dan Vandal
We would like to follow-up Friday’s announcement highlighting Northwest Territories’ plans for tourism week, with a message from The Honourable Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry, Tourism and…
Tourism Week 2020
Tourism Week 2020 runs from May 24-May 30, 2020, and this year we are facing a Tourism Week like no other. Tourism Week is normally a time for a national annual celebration of Canada’s tourism…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #19 - A letter from the Honourable Minister Joly
The Honourable Minister Melanie Joly, federal Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, sent a letter to all tourism-realted businesses in Canada. This letter will be of interest to…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #18 - Update on "Emerging Wisely" plan and other updates
This week the Chief Public Health Officer in the NWT announced a phased program for emerging safely from Covid-19 health restrictions. There was a subsequent call with Dr. Kandola attended by various…
NWT Tourism Coronavirus Update #17 - Recap of the Meeting with Minister Nokleby and New GNWT Announcements
On Friday last week members participated on a call with the Honorable Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. In the newsletter, you will find a recap of the meeting along with…
Member Meeting with Minister Nokleby
NWT Tourism members will have an opportunity to attend a Zoom meeting with the Honorable Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry Tourism & Investment. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on…