News Archive: Economic Development Winnipeg

Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.’s 2011 3rd Quarter Community Report on Progress

Two Manitoba finalists in National Tourism Awards

Travel Manitoba and Tourism Winnipeg congratulate Manitoba’s finalists: Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge, a finalist for the Traveller Experience Award, has risen to meet the changing needs and expectations of its clients; and Manitoba Homecoming 2010 is a finalist for the Campaign of the Year Award. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.’s 2011 3rd Quarter Community Report on Progress

Winnipeg’s Hermetic Code Tour Named One of Canada’s Top Visitor Experiences

“We felt strongly about encouraging Heartland Travel to share this city gem with the CTC,” says Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, senior vice president of Tourism Winnipeg. “Its inclusion in the signature experiences program demonstrates that Winnipeg has something very special to share with the world.” (Frank Albo pictured) [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.’s 2011 3rd Quarter Community Report on Progress

Tourism Winnipeg Youtube Channel Passes 5000 Views!

Economic Development Winnipeg Inc./Tourism Winnipeg has partnered with Winnipeg studio New Media Now to produce a New Media tourism series for the Tourism WPG Youtube Channel that will highlight events and festivals that take place in the city for 2012. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.’s 2011 3rd Quarter Community Report on Progress

Special Event Tourism Fund Attracts International High-Profile Events and Dollars to Winnipeg

“This fund has allowed us to remain competitive and ensures our City remains a positive and viable destination for future conferences and special events,” says Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz. “With the return of the Winnipeg Jets and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on the horizon, initiatives like this will continue to give us an edge in bringing the world to Winnipeg.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.’s 2011 3rd Quarter Community Report on Progress

Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Believes NHL’s Return Will Result in a Boost to the Tourism Economy

“A major sports franchise like this one will raise the international profile of our city,” says Marina R. James, President and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. “Combine this news with landmarks like The Forks, Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Upper Fort Garry and Winnipeg becomes a pivotal destination for visitor engagement.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.’s 2011 3rd Quarter Community Report on Progress

The Aerospace Industry in Canada – How Winnipeg Benefits

Canada is home to the world’s fifth largest aerospace industry, employing approximately 80,000 people and generating more than $22 billion in revenue from coast to coast in 2009. Western Canada alone employs close to 14,000 people, with Winnipeg being the largest aerospace centre in the west. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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