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.

 

Relevant links

• Let’s Talk Tourism, NWT online engagement platform
• Tourism 2020: Opening our Spectacular Home to the World
• Tourism spending and visitation by sector

 

Media Contact:

 

Briony Grabke

Senior Communications Officer

Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment

Phone: 867-767-9202  Ext. 63049

Email: Briony_Grabke@gov.nt.ca