Go Western Newfoundland
50 Main Street, 2nd Floor Commerce Court A2H1C4 Corner Brook, NL, Canada

It's the most wonderful time of the year. No, it's not Christmas, it's Tourism Awareness Month! It's the month when tourism operators, tourism associations and stakeholders, DMOs, PMOs, communities, etc., get to share with the rest of the world the importance of a sustainable tourism industry. #TourismCounts As part of Tourism Awareness Month 2021, our partners at Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador are offering an exciting series of virtual learning and information se...ssions. Check them out www.hnl.ca/conferences/tammay2021

Episode 21 Summer Awaits It is a period of uncertainty. Mountains, fjords, and beaches ... are a place of refuge. Western Newfoundland awaits friends from the galaxy. #maythe4thbewithyou Starlite Trail, Doyles

Point Riche Lighthouse, Port au Choix Tom Cochrane Photo.

Voting will open for Go Western Newfoundland's Board of Directors for one at large position for the remainder of the predecessors term (ending November 2021) from 12:00 pm today, April 28, until 12:00 pm, May 5, 2021. Voting is open to all members of Go Western Newfoundland in good standing. Each member will receive an email with voting instructions. If you are a member and do not receive an email with voting instructions, please contact Emili at [email protected]. Thank you to all of our members for supporting our region's tourism development and marketing initiatives.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter weekend! Please note that our office is closed today, April 2, 2021, in observance of Good Friday. Tablelands, Gros Morne National Park

Ding! This is a reminder for operators to upload travel offers and packages by Friday, April 30 for inclusion in the 2021 Resident Campaign. Login to the NLTOP ---> https://bit.ly/32UU5mE

We've put together a printable checklist to help operators in Newfoundland & Labrador take full advantage of NL Tourism's free marketing opportunities for this coming summer. Complete the checklist to help you increase leads and sales for your business this year and next. Keep in mind the important deadlines noted in the checklist! Complete your checklist by logging on to the NL Tourism Operator Portal (NLTOP) --> https://bit.ly/3d3U0BM The NLTOP User Guide has helpful hin...ts on how to write strong business descriptions, as well as good examples for all business categories (see page 54) --> https://bit.ly/2P0jN5Z Reach out to us via Facebook Messenger if you have any questions or contact the team at NL Tourism at 709-729-5599 or [email protected]. *Checklist adapted from NL Tourism's, "5 Steps to Maximizing your Promotional Presence within Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism Campaigns."

Our office is closed today in observance of the provincial St. Patrick's Day Holiday. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We currently have a vacancy on our Board of Directors in the Zone 10 Marine & Mountain position for the remainder of the predecessor's term - ending November 2021. Any person shall be qualified to be or to nominate a Director if they are part of a tourism related enterprise and is a member in good standing. A Director appointed or elected to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired term of their predecessor. Download Nomination Form ---> www.gowesternnewfoundland.com/bo...ard Deadline to indicate interest: 4:00 pm NST, March 22, 2021 Email completed forms to [email protected].

Explore some of Newfoundland & Labrador's indigenous experiences, many of which are right in Western's backyard: https://bit.ly/3nEMzEB Pirates Haven ATV Friendly RV Park, Chalets & Adventures Appalachian Chalets & RV Gros Morne Adventures Wild Gros Morne Four Seasons Tours

The global LGBTQ+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations are well positioned to grow their share of this market. Here's two opportunities to learn about tools and best practices for developing market-ready products for the LGBTQ+ market.... LGBTQ+ Travel Market-Ready, Jan 13, 1 - 3pm NST This seminar will share exclusive LGBTQ+ travel market research and case study best practices from around the world, as well as exposing you to a number of custom LGBTQ+ products to help inspire your own successful LGBTQ+ tourism-welcoming strategy. https://zoom.us//regi/tJwpduGupzgpGNGoVX4cOrFt9jIRwDYJKHm4 Diversity and Inclusion, Jan 20 11am3pm NST Change comes from within. Before you invite LGBTQ+ travellers to your destination in droves, make sure your workplace is an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ employees and customers. Learn the basics of an LGBTQ+-inclusive vocabulary, space, and workplace. https://zoom.us//regi/tJUvdeCrpzwpHdDJwFng0WCljwD0iCp8jYSZ

Who's ready for some winter hiking/snowshoeing adventures? If you haven't already, add Western Brook Pond to this year's 'must-do' list. According to enRoute magazine it's one of "7 Canadian Hikes That Are Even More Stunning in Winter." And highest of high fives to Wendy Hynes for sharing this great photo with us!... https://enroute.aircanada.com//travel-inspir/winter-hikes/

How great is this?! Congratulations to Shallow Bay Motel Cabins & Conference Centre for their commitment to energy efficiency

Lexie, our stellar executive director, is celebrating her birthday. She goes above and beyond for our members, partners, and stakeholders. We wish you a Holly-Dolly birthday Lexie!

This year our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be a little different - we're going virtual. There may be no sidebar conversations and hugs in between presentations, but we'll be doing our very best to ensure that everyone feels connected. Agenda will include:... destination development update; marketing update; financial report; and, a presentation from Craig Foley, CEO of Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador (HNL). Register: https://wdmo-agm2020.eventbrite.ca

We’re happy to be participating in day two of the Gros Morne Tourism Forum - Bubbles, Best Practices and Building Blocks. Yesterday, Kristy got a chance to share an update on Go Western Newfoundland’s marketing and support efforts #tourismcounts

The names of 17 World War 1 soldiers are etched in stone on the War Memorial in Cow Head, NL. See the documentary tomorrow that follows Theatre Newfoundland Labrador in a behind the scenes look at the making of the play, 17 Men, by Jeff Pitcher. 8:30pm Saturday, Nov. 14 on CBC television & CBC GEM. ... https://bit.ly/3nlojHD See more

Hello Tourism Operators of Western Newfoundland, let's get your 2021 Winter Packages, Travel Offers, and Experiences uploaded to NewfoundlandLabrador.com. Sign into your Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism Operator Portal (NLTOP) profile here ---> https://bit.ly/3msKBXA If you require any help with content, imagery or something else, feel free to contact us at (709) 639-4787 or [email protected].