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May 23, 1997
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)

The following is being distributed at the request of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador:

BACKGROUNDER
Tourism Awareness Month
May 26 - June 20

Following is a schedule of events and activities occuring throughout the province for Tourism Awareness Month.

For more information, contact:

• Vanessa House or Shelley Hynes
  Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador,
  107 LeMarchant Road,
  St. John's, NF
  A1C 2H1
  tel: (709)722-2000 or 1-800-563-0700
  fax: (709)722-8104
  

Tourism Awareness Month Schedule of Launches

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF TOURISM AWARENESS MONTH-LABRADOR:

A wine and cheese reception will be the official launch for Tourism Awareness Month. It will begin at 7 pm, May 26 at the Arts and Culture Centre in Labrador City. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation Sandra C. Kelly will officially launch Tourism Awareness Month, and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador board member, John Dicks will also speak.

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador's Ambassador of Hospitality Awards will be presented to Nick McGrath and Kathy Crotty, for their contributions to the promotion of tourism in Labrador. Labrador�s first annual Gwen Ryan Ambassador Award will be presented as well. Nick McGrath will also receive will also receive Professional Certification. Entertainment will be provided by Labrador Black Spruce, the Labrador West Community Choir, and Collage.

Contact person: Nick McGrath, President, or Diana Parsons, Executive Director, Labrador West Tourism Development Corporation: (709) 282-3337

EASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND LAUNCH:

Tourism Awareness Month in the eastern region will kick off at an ol' time Newfoundland "Dance Up!". This event is being hosted by Pigeon Inlet Productions at Hotel St. John's on Monday, May 26 beginning at 8 pm.

Edna Hall, Provincial Director of Canadian Heritage, and President of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Liam Sneyd will be the speakers for the evening. The evening's events will also include the presentation of an Ambassador of Hospitality award to one of this province's most colourful and multi-faceted entertainers. The St. Pat's Dancers (children's group) may also perform (TBC).

Contact person: Shelley Hynes, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, (709) 722-2000 or Tonya Kearley, Pigeon Inlet Productions: (709) 754-7324.

CENTRAL NEWFOUNDLAND LAUNCH:

The reception for the Salmonid Interpretation Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor is the site of the launch festivities for the Central region May 26th at 3 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Danette Eddy, and the Mug-Uppers.

Rod French, President of the Exploits Valley Tourism Association and Bart Philpott, Vice President of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, are the guest speakers for this event. Ambassador of Hospitality Awards will be presented.

In addition, Professional Certification, national occupational recognition, in food and beverage service will be presented to Joan Corbin, an employee of the Mt. Peyton Hotel, the first in the province to receive such certification.

Contact person: Elizabeth Hobbs, Liaison Officer, HNL, central region: (709) 258-6108

WESTERN LAUNCH:

The Southwest Coast Tourism Association, the Festival Coast Tourism Association, the Greater Humber Regional Tourism Association, and the Viking Trail Tourism Association will be involved in a number of promotional activities to celebrate the launch of Tourism Awareness Month. Each of these associations will hold interviews during the week to inform the public about their associations and tourism awareness month activities.

Contact person: Todd Wight, Liaison Officer, HNL, Western region, (709) 686-2224 Other Tourism Awareness Activities and Events.

EASTERN & AVALON REGION:

• St. John's Civic Reception
  City Hall
  Tuesday, May 27 4 p.m.
  Presentation of Ambassador of Hospitality Award to:
  Newfoundland Flair
  Contact person: Kevin Gushue, City of St. John's (709) 576- 8600
  

  St. John's Board of Trade Luncheon
  Hotel Newfoundland
  Wednesday, May 28
  12:30 pm
  Guest speaker: Minister of Tourism, Sandra Kelly Ambassador of Hospitality Award: will be presented to Land and Sea (CBC)
  Contact person: Bruce Tilley, Chairperson, Board of Trade (709) 726-2961.
  

  Education and our Economy - Building our Future Together Zone
  19 Workshop
  Hotel Newfoundland
  Wednesday, May 28 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  Guest speakers include: Minister of Development and Rural
  Renewal, Judy Foote
  Contact person: Siobhan Coady, Interim Chair, Zone 19, (709) 754-2630
  

  Destination Newfoundland and Labrador Information Sessions
  Clarenville
  Monday, June 2
  Contact person: John Dicks, Destination Newfoundland and Labrador,
  (709) 739-3913
  

  Baccalieu Trail Tourism Association Dinner
  Fong's Hotel
  Wednesday, June 4 7 p.m.
  Guest speakers include: Minister of Tourism, Sandra Kelly, and Cathy Duke, Executive Director of HNL An Ambassador of Hospitality Awards will be presented.
  Contact person: Donald Blunden or Patricia Cumby, BTTA, (709) 583-2265
  

  Heritage Run Tourism Association Annual General Meeting
  Friday, June 6
  Grand Bank
  Contact person: Yvonne Hardy, Heritage Run Tourism
  Association, (709) 279-1211
  

  Dildo and Area Interpretation Centre Grand Opening
  Unveiling of giant fiberglass squid
  Saturday, June 7 2:30 p.m.
  Speaker TBA
  Contact person: Gerald Smith, (709) 582-2687
  

  Festival of Flags
  Star Hall
  Sunday, June 8
  Guest speakers TBA
  Contact person: Veronica King, Placentia Area Tourism
  Association (709) 227-2231
  

  Mount Pearl Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
  Thursday, June 12 12 noon
  Guest speakers include: Gordon Slade, HNL Board Ambassador of
  Hospitality Award to be presented to: Marine Atlantic
  Contact person: Cheryl Rodd, Mount Pearl Chamber of Commerce,
  (709) 364-8513
  

  HNL Eastern/Avalon Region Tourism Open House
  Village Mall Shopping Centre
  Saturday, June 14 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  Contact person: Shelley Hynes, Liaison Officer, HNL, Eastern
  /Avalon region: (709) 722-2000
  

  Town of Wabana (Bell Island) Official Announcement of Mining Tours
  date and time TBA
  Contact person: Paul Connors (709) 488-2025
  

  Boat Building Ceremony
  Devon House Craft Gallery
  May 24 - July 7
  Contact person: Monique Tobin or Sharon LeRiche, Newfoundland
  and Labrador Crafts Development Association, (709) 752-2749
  

  St. John's Clean and Beautiful
  St. John's Annual Spring Clean-up Campaign
  May 15 - June 15
  Contact person: Kelly Heisz, Executive Director (709) 570-0350
  

CENTRAL REGION:

Tourism Guide Drop-offs Provincial Tourism Guides to be dropped off at service stations in the central region May 20 - June 20 Contact person: Elizabeth Hobbs, Liaison Officer, HNL, central region, (709) 258-6108

Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting & Taste of Newfoundland and Labrador Launch Grand Falls - Windsor Friday, May 30 Contact person: Sean Cooper, Exploits Valley Chamber of Commerce (709) 489-7512

Central Region Tourism Open House Dept. Of Economic Deveolpment and Tourism, Town of Gander Town Hall, Gander Tuesday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact person: Gail Hoyles, Town of Gander, (709) 651-2949

Destination Newfoundland and Labrador Information Sessions Gander, Tuesday, June 3 Grand Falls - Windsor, Wednesday, June 4 Contact person: John Dicks, (709) 739-3913

Ski Industry Association Annual General Meeting Gander Contact person: Todd Wight, Liaison Officer, HNL, western region, (709) 686-2224 mid-June - date TBA

WESTERN REGION (DETAILS OF EVENTS TBA):

Destination Newfoundland and Labrador Information Sessions Corner Brook, Thursday, June 5, Stephenville, Friday, June 6

Bay St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Supper and Social Corner Brook Chamber of Commerce - Passport Contest and NF. Trivia Contest

Deer Lake Chamber of Commerce/ Viking Trail Tourism Association Event

Stephenville Chamber of Commerce / Festival Coast Tourism Association Event

Port aux Basques Chamber of Commerce Event

Viking Trail Tourism Association Events

1. Annual Spring Meeting Plum Point Motel May 29 at 10 a.m. Speaker TBA

2. Partnering with Canadian Heritage

3. Youth Internship Programs Banquet Ocean View Motel June 5

LABRADOR:

Tourism Presentations to Labrador schools schools across Labrador May 26 - June 20 Contact person: Nick McGrath, Labrador West Tourism Development Corporation, (709) 282-3337

Labrador Trade Show/ Open House location TBA late in June (date TBA) Contact person: Diana Parsons, Labrador West Tourism Development Corporation, (709) 282-3337