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Sharing current tourism industry news, trends, events, and marketing tips for tourism operators in Western Newfoundland. Go Western Newfoundland).

Welcome to the official page of the Western Newfoundland Destination Management Organization (aka. Through our page we bring industry news and important tourism development information to Western Newfoundland stakeholders. If you are planning a trip to Western Newfoundland, we encourage you to Like 'Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism' on Facebook or visit www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/western.

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

10/22/2024

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM), will take place on Tuesday, November 26 from 9:30-11:30am in Corner Brook. Stay tuned for registration details.

10/17/2024

We are seeking nominations for two board positions; one position for Zone 9 (Long Range Mountains), and one At-Large position. Both positions are for a 2-year term.

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.

To nominate, complete and submit the nomination form (using the link below) by 4pm on Thursday, October 31st. An online election will run, starting November 4, 2024.

https://mailchi.mp/gowesternnewfoundland/2024_nominations

10/16/2024

❄ Friday, October 18th, is the deadline to submit travel offers for the digital component of NL Tourism`s Winter Resident Campaign.

Sign in to the NL Tourism Operator Portal to add or refresh travel offers: https://bit.ly/2O5XMh4

For help, email [email protected] to set up a time to meet, in person or virtually.

10/14/2024

Gratitude comes easy when you live in a place as spectacular as this. Happy Thanksgiving! 💛

Please note our office is closed today.

📍 L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

10/13/2024

October 31, 2024, is the deadline to renew your Tourism Operator Listings for 2025 on www.NewfoundlandLabrador.com.

👉 Login to the NL Tourism Operator Portal to renew: https://bit.ly/2O5XMh4

Need help? Email Emili at [email protected] to set up a time to meet, in person or virtually. We are also hosting an open house from 9am-4pm on October 31st for anyone needing last minute help renewing.

10/10/2024

Join GMIST for a webinar about transforming your community festival into a thriving tourism attraction without compromising your unique identity and community values.

Topics will include:
▪️ How to create an experience that resonates with both locals and visitors.
▪️ How to stay true to our roots while evolving to meet the demands of a tourism-driven market.
▪️ How to make your offering truly sustainable

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 11:30am–12:30pm NST
Cost: Free
Register: https://gmist.ca/course/festivals-events-learning-series-2/

🌟 Interested in taking your festival or event to the next level? 📈 Join us for this great webinar 💻 on October 24! Registration is 🆓 free, but required. Details on our website: https://gmist.ca/course/festivals-events-learning-series-2/

10/03/2024

Participate for free in NL Tourism's Winter Resident Campaign with a travel offer!

Travel offers will be included within the digital component of the Winter Resident Campaign which will kick-off mid-December and will run through to the end of February 2025.

Use the NL Tourism Operator Portal to add or refresh travel offers: https://bit.ly/2O5XMh4

For help, email [email protected] to set up a time to meet, in person or virtually.

10/02/2024

Check out our newest member, Bookinghook 🖱

Bookinghook is a vacation rental booking software company supported by Genesis in St. John's. Share your availability and rates with guests and enable them to book hassle-free directly from your website, commission-free for guests and hosts.

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

10/01/2024

🔔 October 31 is the deadline to renew your Tourism Operator Listings for 2025 on www.NewfoundlandLabrador.com.

Use the NL Tourism Operator Portal to renew: https://bit.ly/2O5XMh4

If you need help renewing or to create a new listing, email [email protected] to set up a time to meet, in person or virtually.

09/30/2024

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Please note that our office is closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

09/23/2024

📣Virtual Webinar | Safeguard Your Business: Navigating Cybersecurity and Short-Term Rental Insurance

Steers Insurance and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador are hosting a free, exclusive webinar for HNL members. Learn about:
• the latest scams and hacker tactics
• short-term rental insurance
Followed by an open Q&A.

Register now at https://bit.ly/4etKOor

A recent IBM study showed that a ransomware attack can cost a business $4.91 million. Cyber attacks are becoming extremely common, with smaller businesses being the most attractive prey. And the risks don’t end online — without proper short-term rental insurance coverage, many businesses are also vulnerable to financial losses offline.

To help you stay protected, Steers Insurance and Hospitality NL are hosting an exclusive webinar for members led by Bill Hickey, an experienced Commercial Insurance Producer at Steers. You’ll get valuable insights into the latest scams and hacker tactics, and the critical role of short-term rental insurance — who needs it, what it covers, and why it's essential. Plus, we’ll have an open Q&A for any relevant questions.

Register now at https://bit.ly/4etKOor for an informative session and uncover essential strategies for running a safer, more secure business.

09/22/2024

It's Well-Being Week and we've got 2 good reasons to celebrate:

1. It’s a priority in Vision 2026.
Pillar 6 — Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being highlights increasing local engagement and awareness of tourism’s contribution to quality of life and well-being of communities.

2. Growing health & wellbeing is a marketing trend.
Destination Canada predicts a greater interest in the well-being of communities and residents in destinations, as well as a renewed interest in Indigenous tourism, outdoors and nature-based destinations, and health and well-being tourism.

09/20/2024

Parks Canada invites you to join the conversation about the proposed National Marine Conservation Area in the South Coast Fjords of Newfoundland and Labrador and the proposed redesignation of Sandbanks Provincial Park.

Complete the survey here: https://parks.canada.ca/south-coast-fjords

We want your input on the South Coast Fjords! 🌊

From September 16 to October 6, 2024, Parks Canada invites you to join the conversation about the proposed National Marine Conservation Area in the South Coast Fjords of Newfoundland and Labrador and the proposed redesignation of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of conservation along this stunning coast. 🏖

📝 How to Participate:
Share your thoughts through our online survey. Your feedback will help Parks Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek Mi'kamawey Mawi'omi, Qalipu First Nation and the Town of Burgeo assess the feasibility of establishing a in this unique marine region. 🐋

➡️ Give your input today! https://parks.canada.ca/south-coast-fjords

Thank you for being part of this important discussion!

09/19/2024

The office is closed September 19 & 20 as Kristy and Emili are attending the Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference in Gros Morne.

The office will reopen on Monday, September 23rd.

09/17/2024

Hey Tourism Operators 👋

We'd love to hear about your summer. Please take 5 minutes to tell us by completing our short survey: https://forms.gle/xQhtqm1dh1Yn7Sxj9

*Open to tourism operators located in Western Newfoundland only.

09/16/2024

Don’t wait until the trick or treaters are at the door — October 31 is the deadline to renew your Tourism Operator Listings for 2025 on www.NewfoundlandLabrador.com.

Use the NL Tourism Operator Portal to renew: https://bit.ly/2O5XMh4

If you need help renewing or to create a new listing, email [email protected] to set up a time to meet, in person or virtually.

Remember that renewals must be completed online annually, regardless of if you make changes or not.

09/10/2024

The office is closed September 10-13 as Kristy and Emili are taking part in a familiarization (FAM) tour and will be off grid.

They'll be back in the office on Monday, September 16th.

09/09/2024

Happy 🌲🥾

With a passion for sustainable tourism experiences, Tour Gros Morne National Park offers award-winning multi-day vacations and interactive day excursions. Try one of their exciting hikes to amazing vistas, savour culinary excellence on a food and wine tour or create your own masterpiece at one of their artist's studios.

Visit their website ---> www.tourgrosmorne.com

09/06/2024

Monday, September 9th, is the deadline to apply for the fall 2024 ACTivate Program.

The ACTivate (Activating Community Tourism) program is an exciting collaboration between GMIST and the Coady Institute at St. Francis Xavier University that supports community change leaders who wish to learn how to apply a citizen-led approach to community development.

Learn more and apply: https://gmist.ca/course/activate-2/

"There is such value 📈 in seeing other communities as it makes us look at our own contexts with new eyes 👓 and in a different light." - ACTivate participant

The opportunity to connect with and learn 🗣 about other communities 🏘 is one of the best parts of the ACTivate Program!

⚠️ Deadline to apply for the fall 2024 offering is September 9! Learn more and apply 📝 on the GMIST website: https://gmist.ca/course/activate-2/

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50 Main Street, 2nd Floor Commerce Court
Corner Brook, NL
A2H1C4

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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Ever wonder what happens at the trade shows we attend? Here's a little sneak peak. Attendance at shows like this is important; it allow us to connect face-to-face with key tour operators to provide updates and build on business relationships, as well as, connect with new buyers looking to bring more visitors to Western Newfoundland. Fun fact: Kristy's Apple Watch logged 7kms during her appointment day 🏃🏼‍♀️ @newfoundlandlabradortourism @tourismsouthwest @visitgrosmorne @VikingTrail @destinationstjohns

Here's a shout out to our stellar board of directors! These folks have have put in countless volunteer hours not only with Go Western Newfoundland, but with so many other amazing organizations and groups throughout Western Newfoundland over the years. Thanks for all that you do💚 #VolunteersBringHeart #NationalVolunteerWeek

Ever wonder what attending a consumer show would be like? This past weekend we were in Calgary for The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show. Here's a little snippet of what you can expect when attending. Visit Gros Morne National Park Tourism Southwest Linkum Tours Adventure Central Newfoundland Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland Ocean Quest Adventures Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Let's make Team NL, Steve & Jonathan Watson, National Ice-carving Champions — vote today at www.canada.ca/winterlude Help spread the word and encourage your family and friends to get in on the action! #Winterlude

Today is Kristy's birthday! 🎉 Join us in sending warm wishes to a great member of our team. Happy Birthday, Kristy! 🎈🎂

Together Again— Today the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador published its reopening plan with the aim to lift travel restrictions to all Canadians by July 1st, provided criteria around vaccines and case count is met. Read the entire plan here: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/files/Together-Again-Plan-Reopening-Newfoundland-and-Labrador.pdf

It’s Emili’s Birthday! Join us, and O’Malley, her beloved cat, in wishing her the happiest of birthday wishes 🥳🥳🥳

Good morning & happy Friday 😉 #explorenl #nlnice

Come for HNL, Stay for Winter

Can’t go wrong with a good ol’ guitar and accordion duo - does the trick at lunchtime each and every time. 🎶 Thanks for playing for us at our Tourism Opportunities Session today Lloyd and Guy! Holiday Inn Express Town of Deer Lake Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Quality Assurance NL Newfoundland Insectarium Crooked Feeder Brewing The Jackladder

Fun times on the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Crystal Waters Boat Tours & Charters with board members of the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association yesterday afternoon. Thanks for the invite Corner Brook Port Corporation. Also get out on the bay w Four Seasons Tours and True North Charters and Tours. James Cook 250 #AllABoard #GoingOutTheBayOnASunnyDay

Happy to present Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with a series of Western Newfoundland maps and chocolates earlier this morning. He received a warm Western Newfoundland welcome! Gudie Hutchings Bardish Chagger

Savour the serenity of Gros Morne National Park with Sugar Hill Inn & Chanterelles Restaurant. Specials: http://ow.ly/MBzYp

Adventure awaits you in central Gros Morne National Park consisting of the towns of Rocky Harbour and Norris Point. Gros Morne Mountain, Bonne Bay Marine Station, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, boat tours, sea kayaking and so much more are available within the centre of the park (video by Gros Morne Gatherings).