National Tourism Week begins today and there is plenty to celebrate in the Northwest Territories (NWT)! Click on the full story for a listing of the NWT Host Contest, training opportunities and events.
ITI News
May 28, 2018
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As they gear up to meet campers for the 2018 season, ITI has also refreshed the artwork on display in the gatehouses at Fred Henne, Prelude Lake and Reid Lake campgrounds.
May 23, 2018
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To mark Tourism Week, May 27 – June 1, ITI is offering a series of 2-hour NorthernMost Host workshops. There is an added incentive during Tourism Week – all participants who complete the training will receive a sign for their business in Cantonese and Mandarin. The signage recognizes 2018 as the year of Canada-China Tourism and better serves the growing market of visitors to the NWT from China.
May 18, 2018
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Accommodations ‘on the water’ means something a little different in the Northwest Territories (NWT). At Yellow Dog Lodge, you can cast yourself adrift on a private floating deck and camp in the middle of the lake, beneath the midnight sun. It’s this whimsical and wonderful nature experience that earned the NWT lodge a top spot on the video-list of Canadian Ultimate Adventures.
May 16, 2018
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Aboriginal cultural tourism continues to intrigue visitors in the Northwest Territories and leave them moved, inspired and informed. The Aboriginal Tourism Champions (ATC) Program is one of the ways the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is working to grow and support this vibrant part of our tourism industry. Apply today!
May 15, 2018
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Economic Diversification may be one of the most prevalent themes of the 18th Legislative Assembly. It’s foundational to the government’s mandate and discussions about how we can improve the quality of life in the Northwest Territories (NWT). That can mean high demands for the position of Director of Economic Diversification at the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI). But new recruit Joel Holder isn’t shying away from the task.
May 15, 2018
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As Canada's gas and LNG industry takes steps towards competing in the global market, NWT resources are positioned to both improve energy security locally and help Canada compete. The Canada Gas and LNG Exhibition and Conference is taking place this week in Vancouver.
May 14, 2018
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There were plenty of options for Mom at the Yellowknife Spring Trade Show this past weekend. Among them, registered artists from the NWT Arts Program who were showcasing their varying mediums and products. A recognized and trusted branding program, NWTArts promotes and protects NWT art in local, national and international markets.
May 14, 2018
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A suite of learning opportunities are available to South Slave Region businesses and entrepreneurs in Hay River and Fort Smith this week. Want to learn how to change your financial future and deal with accounts receivable? These are just some of the courses being offered by Aurora College, in partnership with Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).
May 14, 2018
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Tourism Week is May 27 – June 1 and we’re starting the celebrations early with the NWT Host Contest! Click on the story for details on how to nominate someone as a #NWTHost.