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Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador to celebrate Tourism Awareness Week

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s (HNL’s) Chair Bruce Sparkes will be joined by the Minister of Tourism Culture and Recreation the Honourable Clyde Jackman and HNL’s Tourism Awareness Week Committee Chair Kory Turpin on Monday, June 1st to officially launch Tourism Awareness Week. The event will be held at The Beach House/Atlantica in Portugal Cove-St. Philips, one of the provinces best examples of the quality products and services travelers will experience in visiting Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tourism Awareness Week is a national initiative to bring awareness to the contribution tourism makes both economically and socially to each region of the country. The launch of Tourism Awareness Week in Newfoundland and Labrador will begin a weeklong event that will showcase Newfoundland and Labrador’s quality products and services to potential travelers both from away and from the province.

HNL Chair Bruce Sparkes says, “Tourism Awareness Week is tremendously important in showcasing Newfoundland and Labrador’s quality products and services to potential travelers both from away and from this province. In such uncertain economic times, the resident marketing campaign will show residents of the province the great opportunities there are to have a great vacation right here at home. The myriad of unique experiences that our tourism operators offer throughout the province will give any traveler a vacation to remember.”

Kory Turpin, Tourism Awareness Week Chair and owner/operator of The Beach House/Atlantica comments, “There are so many great products and services in the province that residents can enjoy. As a business owner in the province, I am delighted to see operators coming up with unique ideas and embracing the changing times to give visitors the experience they are looking for. Inherently, we know how to provide good products and services, now it’s time to take it to the next level and find new ways to reach and interact with our customers.”

Additional events are taking place throughout Tourism Awareness Week that will highlight tourism initiatives, products and services that contribute to making Newfoundland and Labrador an ideal travel destination for people that want something a little out of the ordinary.

Tourism Awareness Week Schedule of Events:

Monday, June 1st
Starting on Monday, June 1st and running throughout Tourism Awareness Week, Marble Zip Tours will be offering 15% off all zip tours. For more information on how you can book your tour, call Martin at 709-632-5463.

Tuesday, June 2nd
Technology is an ever growing part of tourism and HNL wants to ensure operators have the tools to reach out and embrace technology! On Tuesday, June 2nd, HNL will host a FREE technology webinar from 9:30am-10:30am highlighting how you can incorporate technology into your business plan. Participates can tune in from the comfort of their own home or office computer! The webinar will feature HNL Technology Resource Coordinator Craig Foley and marketing expert and long time HNL member Deborah Bourden from Applecore Interactive. This webinar is open to members of HNL only. For more information of how you can participate in this FREE webinar, please contact Emily Dinn at 722-2224, ext: 33 or edinn@hnl.ca.

Wednesday, June 3rd
As residents of Newfoundland and Labrador we all contribute to the character of what makes this place so special. On Wednesday, June 3rd join the HNL Board of Directors, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and industry leaders at the annual Tourism Awareness Week Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland. Cocktails will be served at 12:00pm with lunch being served at 12:30pm. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation will deliver the luncheon address speaking about the province’s outlook for the summer tourism season and the new resident marketing campaign. The Minster will also introduce for the first time, the members of the Tourism Board.

Also taking place at the Luncheon will be the presentation of various emerit certifications and the presentation of the Ambassador of Hospitality Award.

Tickets for the luncheon are $65 tax included. Tickets are available online at www.hnl.ca.
All attendees will be entered to win the door prize valued at $150 from The Beach House Rooms and Suites.

Immediately following the luncheon, the HNL Board of Directors will host a roundtable discussion for anyone wanting to discuss the tourism industry. The roundtable will take place at the Super 8 Hotel from 2:30pm-3:30pm. The roundtable is open to members and non-members of HNL at no cost.

For more information on the Tourism Awareness Week Luncheon, please contact hnl@hnl.ca.

Thursday, June 4th
Nature and the environment are a major piece of the tourism puzzle in Newfoundland and Labrador. On Thursday, June 4th, get in touch with the great outdoors! Parks Canada will be offering the general public FREE Explora Tours using GPS like technology that allows participants to explore Signal Hill like they never have before.

The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a Tourism Awareness Week Luncheon on Thursday, June 4th at the Albatross Hotel in Gander. The luncheon’s reception will begin at 11:30am with lunch being served at 12pm. Tickets are $20 plus tax. For more information, please contact Lorelei at 256-7110 or chambergeneral@ganderchamber.nf.ca.

Friday, June 5th
Newfoundland and Labrador recently released Uncommon Potential: A Vision for Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism. Within Uncommon Potential lies the seven strategic directions that will help focus the tourism efforts in this province for the next 10 years. HNL is challenging you to unleash your Uncommon Potential! Become a fan of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and post your best photos and stories of this province’s Uncommon Potential. On Friday, June 5th all entries will be entered to win an Uncommon Prize Pack!

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is the provincial tourism industry association dedicated to the development and promotion of tourism operators from all sectors and regions of the province.

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Media Contact:
Lynn Taylor, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
P: 709-722-2224 ext. 22; 709-691-0444
E: ltaylor@hnl.ca