Let’s Talk Tourism, NWT: Engagement on Next Tourism Strategy Begins
Publication Date
News Release
Building on strong investments and tangible growth across the Northwest Territories (NWT) Tourism sector, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now looking forward to the next five years of tourism development in the territory.
The GNWT, led by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has begun public and stakeholder engagements on its Tourism 2025 strategy to succeed Tourism 2020: Opening our Spectacular Home to the World.
This will be the territory’s fourth consecutive five-year plan for tourism investment.
Until December 10, ITI will lead a cross-territory engagement process to hear from tourism and hospitality professionals, Indigenous governments, and the public on how it can continue to grow the territory’s second-largest industry.
Input will be collected and analyzed by independent consultants and will be considered alongside research on industry trends and government best practices as the strategy is developed.
Community visits will be complemented by a robust online presence.
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“Tourism is an important sector across the Northwest Territories. The GNWT is confident that with strategic planning, support and guidance, this sector can foster new jobs, small business ventures, investments in community infrastructure and services – and will serve to both promote and preserve our territory’s rich environment, history, cultures and traditions.
-Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Quick facts
Public, locations, and dates:
Community
Session Date
Session Time
Venue
Norman Wells
Wednesday, November 20
7 – 9:30pm
Norman Wells Curling Club
Inuvik
Thursday, November 21
6pm – 8pm
Midnight Sun Rec Complex, Lounge Room
Hay River
Tuesday, November 26
7 – 9:30pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 250
Fort Smith
Wednesday, November 27
7 – 9:30pm
Town of Fort Smith Theatre Room
Fort Simpson
Tuesday, December 3
6pm – 8pm
Community Hall
Yellowknife
Wednesday, December 4
7 – 9:30pm
Quality Inn Yellowknife
Dettah
Thursday, December 5
7 – 9:30pm
Chief Drygeese Conference Centre
The total current value of the Northwest Territories’ tourism industry is $210.3 million. Tourism 2020 set a target of $207 million.
At more than 120,000 annual visitors and a 43% five-year increase in spending — including a 74% increase in leisure travelers, Tourism 2020 achieved its goals.