December 13, 2013
Tourism Industry Energizes Province’s Vibrant Economy
Applications Being Accepted for Doug Wheeler Award
Applications are now being accepted for nominations for the Doug Wheeler Tourism Award in honour of Doug Wheeler, a provincial public service employee, who passed away in 1981. The annual award commemorates dedicated efforts to promote the province as a tourism destination.
“Each year, the Doug Wheeler Award is given to the person or group who has done the most in the past year to develop or promote the tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, or to recognize long-standing service in the industry. For over 30 years, this prestigious award has been presented to a variety of tourism ambassadors throughout the province. I encourage nominations of the many incredible people, groups and organizations who contribute to the success of our province’s tourism industry.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2014. For more information about the award and for an application, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/tourism/tourism_development/doug_wheeler_award.html
The Doug Wheeler Award will be presented as part of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual Conference and Trade Show taking place in Gander, February 26-28, 2014.
Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.
QUICK FACTS
- Applications are being accepted for the 2013 Doug Wheeler Award.
- More than 30 individuals and groups have received the Doug Wheeler Award since 1982.
- Tourism spending reached $1 billion in Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time in 2011. This puts the province well ahead of schedule for achieving the Vision 2020 goal of doubling tourism spending to $1.6 billion annually.
- Since 2006, the Provincial Government has invested $94 million in the tourism sector.
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Media contact:
Melony O’Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca
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