As well as a commitment to increase annual tourism spending made in the 2015 throne speech, the Manitoba government, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and Travel Manitoba will host a tourism industry summit to develop a long-term vision for growth in the tourism sector with input from the tourism industry and other associated businesses.
Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world will now be able to enjoy even more of Manitoba’s beautiful wilderness thanks to an $800,000 commitment from the province that will help complete the remaining section of the Trans Canada Trail through Manitoba.
The province has expanded the popular Star Attractions program to include major events and festivals under a new category called Star Celebrations.
Visits to Manitoba from the United States in June increased nearly 60 per cent over the same period last year.
Manitoba has launched a program to encourage people to become home-grown tourists and visit many of the unique and interesting attractions all over the province.
The Manitoba government, Travel Manitoba and The Forks Renewal Corporation have partnered to undertake a major renovation of the Visitor Information Centre at The Forks.
The Manitoba government will provide $163,300 to help Enterprise Riel boost tourism and economic opportunities for francophone businesses.
A new trail-based tourism strategy will focus on engaging tourism and service providers to capitalize on the huge potential of outdoor recreational tourism.
