B.C. communities to benefit from Indigenous tourism investments
Press Release March 5, 2020 VICTORIA – People who work in the Indigenous tourism sector and communities throughout B.C. will benefit from $4 million to create new opportunities for tourism…
Indigenous Tourism BC Launches Immersive Travel App
Press Release March 5, 2020, Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, BC): This week Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) proudly announced the launch of the Indigenous BC mobile app, an interactive trip planning and…
ITBC Appoints Tewanee Joseph as the Interim Chief Governance and Partnership Officer
Press Release March 2, 2020, Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, BC): Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tewanee Joseph as intermin Chief Governance and Partnership Officer.…
Finalists Announced For Saskatchewan Tourism Awards Of Excellence
Press Release March 3, 2020 Tourism Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the names of 33 finalists and three Tourism Builders for this year’s Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence. Nearly 90…
City to Begin Recruiting Board of Directors for Tourism Mississauga
Press Release February 26, 2020 The City of Mississauga is getting ready to begin the process of recruiting for and establishing the Board of Directors for Tourism Mississauga. Previously, Council…
Canada experiences third consecutive record-breaking year for tourism in 2019
Press Release Today, Destination Canada – Canada’s national marketing organization, recognized a third consecutive record-breaking year with 22.1 million travellers to Canada in 2019 according to Statistics Canada. Tourism plays…
Indigenous Tourism Association of BC: Labour Market Research Project Sets Strategy to Strengthen Indigenous Employment and Training in Tourism Industry in BC
Press Release February 12, 2020 Coast Salish Territories: In November 2019, the BC Government announced funding for the Indigenous Tourism BC labour market project. This two-stage initiative will result in…
City provides grant to Snuneymuxw First Nation to assist Saysutshun ferry
Press Release February 6, 2020 Nanaimo’s City Council has approved and awarded Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) with grant funding to support SFN’s planning and management of Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine…
Better practices needed for Travel Manitoba to achieve tourism goals
Press Release WINNIPEG – Travel Manitoba does not have adequate systems and practices in place to help achieve its tourism goals and objectives, says Auditor General Norm Ricard. These findings…
NB Government: New lodge and enhanced services for the winter season at Mount Carleton Provincial Park
Press Release SAINT-QUENTIN (GNB) – A new multi-functional lodge and a fuelling station for snowmobiles will enhance winter activities this season at Mount Carleton Provincial Park. “With its above average…
