When Desiree Bagnall joined the ITI team as Tourism Resource and Programs Officer earlier this year, her passion for building Indigenous tourism was palpable. Last week, that passion earned her a coveted seat at the first annual Economic Development Youth Summit in Edmonton; a conference that gathered youth from across Canada to learn and speak about economic development.
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August 9, 2018
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Those in the Beaufort Delta Region will now find the friendly faces of ITI’s Regional Office, based in Inuvik, in a new location.
August 3, 2018
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August long weekend promises to be a busy and bustling time, especially in Yellowknife’s Old Town. The Old Town Ramble & Ride is celebrating its 12th anniversary this year and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is proud to be a continuing sponsor of the beloved festival.
August 2, 2018
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As the NWT continues to welcome new visitors from across the globe, local businesses are eager to learn how to best capitalize on these opportunities.
Hot on the heels of the NWT’s successful tourism mission to China, a course designed to help businesses build long-lasting customer loyalty with visitors from that market means dozens of industry participants are now better prepared.
July 30, 2018
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July 30, 2018
Fort Smith will be playing host to more than white-pelicans on its rapids this weekend. Paddlefest will be taking place in the world-class whitewater again this year with paddlers of all levels participating in fun and challenging events and races. From stand-up paddleboard jousting to a beach-themed party this is the place to soak up some sun and get in the water!
July 27, 2018
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A cabin on the shores of the Arctic Ocean is now helping visitors from around the world explore the treasures of Tuktoyaktuk.
July 27, 2018
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What does it take to build infrastructure in the most challenging environments on earth? That’s the question posed by the History Channel’s new show Project Impossible.
July 23, 2018
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Opportunities for growth, economic development and employment within Canada’s agricultural industry were discussed collaboratively by Ministers during a Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting in Vancouver July 18-20. Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann, was at the table to represent the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) agriculture sector.
July 20, 2018
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Yellowknife’s Folk on the Rocks Festival returns this weekend, for the 38th straight summer.
July 20, 2018
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Come out and enjoy our spectacular territorial parks this Saturday in celebration of Parks Day. In celebration of this year’s Parks Day we have activities taking place in various NWT Parks!