Innovation, Business and Rural Development
August 27, 2013
Investment of $39,500 Supports Growth in the Province’s Eco-Tourism Sector
The Provincial Government continues its commitment to eco-tourism with an
investment of $39,500 in Coastal Connections Limited (CCL), an eco-tour boat
and research company operating out of Terra Nova National Park (Newman
Sound).
“Coastal Connections Limited’s commitment to the principles of stewardship
and sustainable tourism is to be commended,” said the Honourable Keith
Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development. “As the
only official tour boat operator in Terra Nova National Park, CCL has a
stellar reputation for providing a service that caters to the scientific
community and educational institutions, as well as to the tourism market. I
am pleased that this investment of $39,500 will support their efforts in
growing their business and further add to the extraordinary tourism product
we offer in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
The investment will allow CCL to increase their marketing efforts, acquire a
new motor, as well as purchase essential scientific equipment that will be
used by students and researchers, improving the services CCL offers the
scientific community, while also improving their tourism customer’s
experience.
“I often hear that Coastal Connections and their programs are one of Terra
Nova’s best kept secrets,” said Sandy Collins, MHA for Terra Nova. “I am
sure this investment will bring CCL even more success in offering the high
level of educational and eco-tourism product they are so well known for here
in the community.”
In operation since 2004, Coastal Connections Limited is committed to the
principles of sustainable marine eco-tourism, and provides educational tours
and programs on awareness. As an active member of the province’s scientific
community, CCL gathers and shares their findings among the scientific
community to help increase knowledge and understanding of local ecosystems.
"Thanks to the funding from IBRD, we have been able to expand our services
and open up new revenue streams,” said Meghan Negrijn with Coastal
Connections Limited.
Additional information on Coastal Connections and their programs can be
found at:
www.coastalconnections.ca.
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Media contacts:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation,
Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Ang Chatman
Consistency Assistant to
Sandy Collins, MHA for Terra Nova
1-800-670-2850
angchatman@gov.nl.ca |
Meghan Negrijn
Costal Connections Limited
709-533-2196
m.negrijn@gmail.com |
2013 08 27
1:20 p.m.