About the AGM & Conference
November 6-8, 2023 - Yellowknife, NWT
Our annual Conference brings together tourism-related individuals and businesses from all corners of the territory. We are very excited to be able to come together in person and provide a forum for sponsors and industry professionals to network and participate in a three-day program that includes workshops, seminars, professional development, and wonderful keynote speakers to inspire and educate.
We have some exciting speakers and workshop hosts joining us and plenty of opportunity for Operators, Speakers, Sponsors, Guests, and NWTT staff and Board of Directors to connect. Throughout the conference we will showcase some of the exciting marketing content we use in our domestic and international markets. We will also be updating our members on the work our team has been doing to maintain and build awareness of the NWT, so that our industry can gain insight into the different primary and secondary markets and more importantly where the opportunities lie to attract visitors - the program is looking spectacular.
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Click here to view the agenda for the 2023 AGM.
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The submission period for resolutions to be considered at the 2023 NWT Tourism AGM has closed. The resolutions included below will be brought for review and consideration at the AGM which is scheduled to take place Monday, November 6th at the Chateau Nova Hotel in Yellowknife. Registration will open at 9:00 am and the meeting will start promptly at 9:30 am. All members are invited to attend the AGM free of charge.
Voting members will have an opportunity to vote on whether these resolutions will be approved and actioned. Once presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting and approved as a resolution, resolutions become the official position of Northwest Territories Tourism.
The 2023 Resolutions for Consideration are:
1. Air access into and within the NWT
2. Enhance tourism infrastructure services along the Dempster Highway
3. Transport Canada Flight and Duty Time Regulations
4. Importance of the workforce to the success of businesses in the tourism sector
5. Reducing the impact of land lease cost increases on Outfitters with outpost cabins
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Northwest Territories Tourism members address their concerns by adopting resolutions during the Annual General Meeting. Once presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting and adopted as a resolution, resolutions become the official position of Northwest Territories Tourism. Adopted resolutions are sent to the Government of the Northwest Territories or to other applicable Government/Agencies for consideration and response. The resolutions are discussed as agenda items during meetings of the Board of Directors to ensure these items remain priority and progress on these issues is advanced among other items.
Click here for a Progress Report on the Resolutions from the 2022 AGM.
Annual General Meeting
Helpful Information
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Recognizing and celebrating exceptional achievements in the tourism industry is of utmost importance: our tourism industry is ever-changing, and it wouldn't thrive without your extraordinary efforts and accomplishments. In an effort to honor and celebrate the countless remarkable successes that so many of our operators have achieved, NWT Tourism is presenting three awards this year: the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Operator of the Year Award, and the Service Excellence Award.
If you wish to nominate an NWT Tourism member, please complete one or more of the forms linked above. Forms can be submitted via email to lana@spectacularnwt.com. Please note that nominations are open until October 13, 2023.
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Be sure to book your accommodations as soon as you finalize plans, we expect things will fill up quickly! Here are a few contacts to get you started:
Host Hotels:
Special Guest Room rates for Conference Delegates, rates extended 2 days pre and post event. King Room or Two Queen for $169/ night (while quantities last).
To book:
Email yellowknife@novahotels.ca or call the front desk at (867) 766-6682. Make sure to provide the code 5791414 to access conference rates.
Phone: 1-800-661-0892
Email: res2@explorerhotel.ca
Additional Yellowknife Accommodation:
• Capital Suites – Yellowknife
Embleton House is offering a 10% discount to NWT Tourism Members coming to Yellowknife for this years conference! Inquire when booking to redeem.
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Canadian North Promo Codes
Canadian North is the NWT Tourism AGM and Conference Title sponsor! Canadian North has provided a code for 20% off, to help delegates get to and from the event. Use code NWT23 on the web or through the call center to book your ticket to the conference.
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NWT Arts will host a market for local artists to sell handmade crafts and items Wednesday 5:30 pm to 7 pm at our Dinner and Celebration event. The market will take place at the Explorer Hotel during the cocktail hour with the Dinner to follow directly after at 7:00 pm.
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We are excited to host the AGM and Conference at the Chateau Nova Hotel. After wrapping the formal conference, we look forward to hosting the Dinner and Celebration event at The Explorer Hotel.
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Our annual Dinner and Celebration event will be held Wednesday evening at The Explorer Hotel. Tickets for this event are available on eventbrite and open to the public. Guests can expect delicious food, a brief awards ceremony, live music, a live auction, and good company. Festivities will kick off with a market by NWT Arts featuring locally made arts and crafts, at 5:30 - 7 pm. Cocktail hour to run congruent to the market from 6-7pm.
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This year we have four spots opening for the NWT Tourism Board of Directors. Members will be contacted via email in August as the nomination and voting processes begin.