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April 28, 2006
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
 

Department launches web update service for tourism operators

Tourism industry operators across the province can now easily and quickly update their business profiles on the provincial tourism database system.

The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation launched its revamped Tourism Destination Management System (TDMS) this month.

"Tourism operators are now able update their own information online without having to go through a paper process," said Minister Tom Hedderson. "We are providing operators with the ability to make efficient changes themselves via the web, such as providing a new phone number, an added service or a sales promotion."

The new web-based system is designed to enhance departmental marketing efforts and to better manage tourism operator information. The launch coincides with the annual information update for the provincial Travel Guide.

TDMS is the department's state-of-the art database of provincial tourism information, including tourism operator profiles, licensing and visitor inquiries. This information is used for material for the Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism web site and in the production of tourism publications, such as the annual Travel Guide.

Tourism operators currently listed in the Tourism Destination Management System will receive an e-mail from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation explaining this new service with step-by-step instructions. Tourism operators can also contact the TDMS office at (709) 729-5599 or TDMS@gov.nl.ca to receive a web user account.

Tourism operators can also still update their information by fax, e-mail or regular mail. The deadline for submissions for the 2007 Travel Guide is May 31, 2006.

Tourism is an important economic engine in the province, generating over $800 million annually in visitor spending and over 26,000 jobs. An estimated 469,600 visitors traveled here in 2005, an increase of 4.5 per cent over 2004.

Media contact: Susanne Hiller, Communications (709) 729-0928, 728-7762 susannehiller@gov.nl.ca

2006 04 28                                       10:00 a.m.


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