Go Western Newfoundland

12/20/2024

From December 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025 we are stepping away from the office to rest and recharge. We will reconnect in early January. 🎄

12/19/2024

DYK? Tourism operators in Western Newfoundland can avail of our Find Your Winter toolkit and add their festivals and events to the calendar* at www.winterinwesternnl.com.

❄Toolkit: https://gowesternnl.smugmug.com/Toolkits (contact us for password)
❄Add your event: www.winterinwesternnl.com/addmyevent

*𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘛𝘈𝘗 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵.

12/18/2024

Please note that the NL Tourism Operator Portal (TOP) will be unavailable from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Monday, January 13, 2025 as NL Tourism prepares to publish listings for 2025.

NL TOP: https://bit.ly/2O5XMh4

12/13/2024

Every year, the Tourism Excellence Awards honour Newfoundland and Labrador’s exceptional tourism industry operators who demonstrate passion, innovation, dedication, and ingenuity in their tourism endeavors.

For more info and nomination guidelines visit www.hnl.ca/conferences/2025/awards.

The awards will be presented at Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador's Annual Conference Gala on Thursday March 13, 2025.

12/12/2024

Our newest member, the West Coast Cycling Association, works hard developing the mountain bike community in Western Newfoundland. 🚵

Their trails offer riding experiences that cater to everyone. Whether you’re riding a mountain bike for the very first time, or you’re looking for terrain that will challenge your skillset. Check them out at www.wccanl.ca.

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Interested in becoming a member? Email Emili at [email protected].

12/11/2024

Shout out to Cow Head, St. Paul's, Norris Point, Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook, Woody Point, & Trout River!

These six communities in Gros Morne National Park have come together as part of the Gros Morne Tourism Regional Implementation Partnership (GMTRIP) to grow sustainable tourism, protect the region's stunning landscapes, and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Together, these communities are leading the way in creating meaningful, sustainable tourism experiences while tackling important challenges like climate change. 💪🌍

Attached is the newsletter for residents of the 6 communities that provides more information about GMTRIP.

12/06/2024

Research shows that visitors to Atlantic Canada are likely to visit more than one of the four provinces during their stay. ACAT formed two airline partnerships in the Germany market to bring visitors to the region. One with Condor and travel trade partner CANUSA, and a second with Discover Airlines with campaigns to promote flights from their Frankfurt to Halifax routes, which ran May to October.

11/18/2024

Tomorrow at 9:30am | Vision 2026 Fall Update Webinar 💻

Join representatives from Tourism, Culture, Arts, & Recreation and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador for valuable insights and actionable updates tailored to support tourism operators.

Register / More Info: https://bit.ly/3YVmmYm

11/11/2024

Please note that our office is closed today in recognition of Armistice Day (Remembrance Day). Lest we forget.

11/07/2024

Registration is open for our 2024 AGM! 🌲

Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Lady Slipper Conference Room, Hew & Draw Hotel
Register: https://GoWesternNLAGM2024.eventbrite.ca

11/07/2024

Vision 2026 Fall Update Webinar 💻

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 9:30-11:30am NST
Register / More Info: https://bit.ly/3YVmmYm

Join representatives from Tourism, Culture, Arts, & Recreation and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador for valuable insights and actionable updates tailored to support tourism operators.

Update will include:
• year-to-date tourism indicators
• marketing results from 2024
• plans for 2025
• provincial projects

Join representatives from Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation, and Hospitality NL, for the Vision 2026 Fall Update webinar. During this session, you'll receive valuable insights and actionable updates tailored to support tourism operators throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

The update will cover key topics, including year-to-date tourism indicators, marketing results from 2024, and plans for 2025. We'll also provide updates on provincial projects that continue to elevate and promote Newfoundland and Labrador’s exceptional visitor experiences, supporting growth and setting our destination apart.

Launched in December 2022, Transition, Transform, Thrive: A Tourism Vision and Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador (Vision 2026) is a five-year plan designed to guide the tourism sector’s recovery from the pandemic and to build a dynamic future.

Brought to you by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and Hospitality NL, and in partnership with Destination St. John's, Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland, Adventure Central, Go Western Newfoundland, and Destination Labrador, this webinar is your opportunity to hear actionable updates, upcoming strategies, and collaborative initiatives shaping the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism.

To register click here https://bit.ly/3YVmmYm

11/05/2024

New Survey | Exploring Opportunities for Fall Season Extension 🍂

Please take 5 minutes to provide your insights by completing our short survey: https://forms.gle/vYmR5EBAfsixvgU59

*Open to tourism operators located in Western Newfoundland only.

11/04/2024

Congratulations to GMIST! 👏

They’re a finalist for a 2024 Canadian Tourism Award in the Small- or Medium-Sized Business category. Nominees in this category exemplify industry best practices in all aspects of operations and are an example of all-round business excellence in the tourism industry.

Visit their website, www.gmist.ca, for training programs and development support services for tourism operators and destinations.

🎊 GMIST is excited and honoured to be a finalist for a 2024 Canadian Tourism Award 🏆 in the Small or Medium Sized Business Category! 🎊 We are looking forward to the awards ceremony ✨ on December 5 🗓 during the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's Annual Tourism Congress in Vancouver!

10/31/2024

4pm today, October 31st, is the deadline to submit nominations for our Board of Directors.

Full details and nomination forms available at the link below:
https://mailchi.mp/gowesternnewfoundland/2024_nominations

Any person or organization shall be qualified to be or nominate a Director if they are 19 years of age or older, are part of a tourism related enterprise, and are a member in good standing.

10/30/2024

Oh my gourd, tomorrow is the deadline to renew online listings. We promise it’ll come in candy if you renew!

We’re hosting an open house from 9am-4pm tomorrow, October 31st, for anyone needing last minute help to renew. No need to schedule in advance and there'll be treats 😉

Sorry, we just can’t Reese-ist the Halloween puns!

10/29/2024

A new project was announced on October 18th to develop and promote Newfoundland & Labrador’s culinary tourism offerings! 🍴

This project includes a contribution of $246,000 on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Industry, Energy and Technology and a non-repayable federal investment of $981,000 through Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to help Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador implement a pan-provincial approach to promote and develop culinary products in the province.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1NxP50TOxag

10/29/2024

Registration closes at noon tomorrow, Oct. 30th, for the 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒎 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕-𝒖𝒑 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 taking place this weekend at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University

If you're working on a start-up idea or want to dive into the world of entrepreneurship, this event is for you. Meals are provided and winning teams will win exciting prizes — top prize is $1,800!

Register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1kEtvPF2dSxydzl7wXN1lRwrbzyy

📣 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧

Register 👇
https://share.hsforms.com/1kEtvPF2dSxydzl7wXN1lRwrbzyy

10/28/2024

Shout out to all of the municipalities who supported Go Western Newfoundland in 2024! Your engagement and support helps to build awareness of tourism's contribution to the quality of life and well-being of communities 👏

Town of Bird Cove
Town of Conche
Town of Englee, Newfoundland & Labrador
Town of Flower's Cove
Town of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook
Town of Mount Moriah, NL
Town of Port au Port West, Aguathuna, Felix Cove
Town Of Raleigh
St. Paul's, NL
Town of Pasadena
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
Town of Norris Point
Town of Port au Choix
City of Corner Brook