A snapshot of hotel occupancy rates in Yellowknife is providing yet another indicator of growth in the NWT’s tourism sector. Data acquired by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)’s Tourism and Parks division shows year over year gains in February (nearly 9% increase), August (nearly 6% increase), October (over 11%) and November (nearly 9%).
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February 23, 2018
Blog Entry
February 23, 2018
News Release
YELLOWKNIFE (February 23, 2018) – Alongside the iconic zombear awards at this year’s Dead North Film Festival will be the Northwest Territories Film Commission’s (NWTFC) first-ever industry award.
The NWTFC Best NWT Location award will be presented to the filmmaker who selects the most unique, remote or fascinating location in the territory for their film.
February 22, 2018
Blog Entry
Industry, Tourism and Investment’s Jennifer Thistle (Manager of Tourism & Parks for the Dehcho) and Stephanie Hardisty (Tourism Development Officer for the Dehcho) had close to 700 visitors to their booth at the Edmonton RV Trade Show February 8-11th!
February 21, 2018
Blog Entry
The bright and stylish uniforms that will adorn Northwest Territories (NWT) athletes at the 26th Arctic Winter Games in Hay River and Fort Smith will also include a link to the NWT’s roots and traditional economy. Team NT’s official “walk out” uniform was formally unveiled in a ceremony on Tuesday.
February 20, 2018
Blog Entry
The 2018 Available Light Film Festival wrapped up on February 11. The Whitehorse-based festival featured the largest number of NWT filmmakers ever this year. Check out our photo recap of the exciting event!
February 19, 2018
Blog Entry
It’s not every day that Disney comes to town. But, last January, as the temperatures dipped between – 30 and – 40 Celsius in Yellowknife, a small team from Disney arrived in Yellowknife to shoot for their next feature film. The snow-covered terrain, frozen lakes, and frosty temperatures of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) offered the perfect setting for elements of the new sci-fi adventure A Wrinkle in Time starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.
February 16, 2018
Blog Entry
Do you want to help steer the direction of tourism in the Northwest Territories? Apply to sit on the Tourism Marketing Advisory Committee. Deadline: March 19, 2018.
February 15, 2018
News Release
YELLOWKNIFE (February 15, 2018) – The Government of Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) popular Mining Incentive Program is now accepting applications for 2018-19. The deadline to apply is April 27, 2018.
February 14, 2018
Blog Entry
Interested in learning more about the NWT's Agriculture sector? Click on this story for the full profile, including regional updates.
February 13, 2018
Minister's Statement
Delivered on February 13, 2018
Mr. Speaker, our government has committed in the mandate to diversifying the economy to create greater opportunities for our residents. Our investment in the agriculture sector is part of this important work and we continue to make progress on this commitment.