Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
January 12, 2016

Media Advisory: Minister to Attend FPT Meeting for Ministers Responsible for Tourism

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend meetings for federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism this week. The meetings are taking place in Winnipeg, January 13-14.

During the meetings, ministers will discuss opportunities to foster communication and cooperation on key tourism sector issues. Destination Canada will present to ministers a new US marketing program. In collaboration with provinces/territories and the private sector, an update will also be provided on Aboriginal tourism.

- 30 -

Media contact:
Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications
Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Forestry and Agrifoods Agency
709-729-4570, 693-1865
tansymundon@gov.nl.ca

2016 01 12                              1:50 p.m.