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🌟 Beyond the Bottom Line: How Tourism Enriches Us All 🌟 Manitoba's tourism sector is on an incredible journey, with visitors spending over $1.82 billion in 2023 alone! Our goal? Reaching $2.5 billion by 2030. 🚀 This isn't just about numbers—it's about creating jobs, enhancing community life and celebrating our vibrant culture. From beautiful parks to authentic Indigenous tourism, every Manitoban can enjoy the benefits of this thriving industry. 💚 Join us in championing the positive ripple effects of tourism that uplift all communities, foster local pride and create lasting connections. 🌍❤️ This is Tourism and we all benefit. 💪 🔗 Learn more:  https://lnkd.in/eSenKpGF #ThisisTourism #ExploreMB #TravelandTourism

🎉 Celebrating 50 incredible years of the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg! 🎉 Since opening its doors in 1975, the RBC Convention Centre has been at the heart of Manitoba’s event scene, hosting unforgettable experiences that have left lasting impressions on visitors from around the world. Travel Manitoba is proud to have partnered with the RBC Convention Centre on major events like the #InternationalIndigenousTourismConference, Sport Tourism Canada / Tourisme sportif Canada #SportEventsCongress and the SYTA: Student & Youth Travel Association Conference—each of which showcased Manitoba's excellence in hospitality and event planning. “Congratulations to the team at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg for their success over the past 50 years in representing the best of Manitoba to the world through spectacular conferences and events,” said Colin Ferguson, President and CEO of Travel Manitoba. “In 2025, we’ll return to the RBC Convention Centre to host Rendez-vous Canada in partnership with Tourism Winnipeg and we know it will be nothing short of exceptional”. Congratulations to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg on 50 years—we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with you and can’t wait to see what the next 50 years bring! #TravelManitoba RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg #EventSuccess #50YearsStrong

✨As we close out 2024, we're reflecting on a year filled with incredible milestones, partnerships and moments that showcased the very best of #Manitoba. From our work on the global stage to the stories we shared that touched the hearts of travellers, this year has been unforgettable. Some of the highlights: 🌍 Global Recognition: Our Vice President of Marketing, Cody Chomiak, CDME, was appointed to the board of Destinations International, bringing Manitoba's voice to the forefront of global tourism leadership. 🐻 Churchill's Impact: Our COO Angela J. Cassie joined the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Economic Development tour to #Churchill, highlighting this incredible destination’s contributions to Manitoba's economy and its importance in connecting people to nature. ✈️ Tourism Trade: From Las Vegas to Edmonton to Mexico, our Travel Trade team shared Manitoba’s story at global events like #VirtuosoTravelWeek and #RVC2024, building relationships to bring more visitors to our province. 🎉 Local Events: Hosting over 275 delegates at the #SportEventsCongress and 300+ international attendees at the #EducationalTravelConsortium showcased Winnipeg as a hub for unforgettable experiences. 🌌 Breathtaking Adventures: Whether kayaking with belugas, exploring Indigenous culture or marveling at the northern lights, Manitoba remains a place where hearts are warmed and memories are made. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! #ExploreMB #CanadasHeartIsCalling #ThisIsTourism

🌟 As the year comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and collaboration in making 2024 a remarkable year for Manitoba's tourism industry. Together, we've celebrated great successes and showcased the beauty and spirit of our province to the world. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. Here's to a prosperous and inspiring year ahead for Manitoba tourism! ********** 🌟En cette fin d'année, nous vous remercions sincèrement de votre soutien et de votre collaboration, qui ont fait de 2024 une année remarquable pour l'industrie du tourisme du Manitoba. Ensemble, nous avons célébré de grandes réussites et mis en valeur la beauté et l'esprit de notre province dans le monde entier. Nous vous souhaitons, à vous et à vos proches, de joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année remplies de chaleur et de bonheur. Nous souhaitons une année prospère et inspirante à l’industrie du tourisme du Manitoba! #exploremb #CanadasHeartIsCalling

We’re excited to celebrate some incredible Manitobans who made it onto Ace Burpee's Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Ashley Smith and family of Turtle Village and Travel Manitoba board members Ida Albo of The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre and Pit Turenne of Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge, as well as Julie Turenne, for earning this well-deserved recognition. Each of them has played a pivotal role in showcasing the best of what Manitoba has to offer as a world-class tourism destination. ❤️ It’s inspiring to see their hard work, creativity and passion for Manitoba acknowledged in this way. Congratulations to all who were recognized—your contributions make our province shine even brighter! 🌟 🔗 Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e3tYZHsq #ExploreMB #ThisIsTourism

Last Chance: Tourism Award Nominations Close at midnight on January 12!   The submission deadline for the third annual joint Tourism Awards Winnipeg | Manitoba is now extended to January 12. But don’t wait any longer as this will be the only extension! This year, we’ve added two new categories and made some exciting changes to recognize even more of the outstanding work happening across our province's tourism industry. The two new categories we are now accepting submissions for are: 🚀 💡 Innovator of the Year:  open to a tourism-related group, organization or business who launched a new, innovative concept in 2023. 🤝 🌲 Social Impact: open to an organization, event or individual making an impact through sustainability, accessibility, DEIB or reconciliation-minded initiatives. So don’t wait! Nominate a small or large business, event, festival, volunteer, employee or Indigenous tourism business for a tourism award today. It’s free to enter! https://lnkd.in/gVzY9uTs Tourism Winnipeg #TourismAwards #ExploreMB #Innovation #SocialImpact

🐾❄️  Spotlight on Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the World! 🐾❄️ Churchill, Manitoba, renowned for its majestic polar bears, took center stage in an impactful BBC feature by Victoria Gill exploring the critical connection between sea ice and the survival of these iconic predators. Supported by Travel Manitoba and Polar Bears International, the story sheds light on the climate challenges faced by breathtaking destinations like Churchill and the unique ecosystem they inhabit. 📈 With over 100 million impressions and an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of $4.4 million, this coverage has brought global attention to the beauty, fragility and opportunity of Churchill’s landscape. Check out the story here: https://lnkd.in/dxpMNNd8 Thank you to Polar Bears International and the BBC for sharing Churchill’s story and highlighting the importance of preserving sea ice for future generations.  #TravelManitoba #PolarBears #Tourism #Sustainability #ClimateChange

✨Do you know a tourism innovator? Nominate them for the new award! Introducing Innovator of the Year, celebrating groundbreaking ideas that push Manitoba’s tourism industry forward. This award recognizes businesses, organizations or groups that launched creative concepts, offers or products in the past year. Whether it’s a brand-new tourism business, a fresh collaboration, or an inventive project that enhances visitor experiences, this category highlights the innovations that drive demand, spark engagement, and elevate Manitoba’s tourism landscape. Here’s what this category is all about: 💡 Innovation and Demand: Showcasing bold new ideas that meet or create visitor demand. 🎯 Marketing Strategies: Highlighting creative approaches to attract audiences and adjust for success. 🤝 Collaboration: Celebrating partnerships that lead to big results. 🚀 Enhanced Experiences: Recognizing improvements that delight visitors and set Manitoba apart. 📌 Does this sound like someone you know? Submit a nomination and shine a light on Manitoba’s game-changers! https://lnkd.in/gVzY9uTs #TourismInnovation #ThisIsTourism #ExploreMB #TourismAwards #WinnipegManitobaTourismAwards

💡 Did you know about the Social Impact category in the Third Annual Winnipeg | Manitoba Tourism Awards? This category recognizes tourism businesses, organizations, events or groups that show how tourism can be a force for good—making a positive social, economic or environmental impact. What is the Social Impact category about? 🌍 Sustainability: Highlighting efforts to reduce environmental impacts while preserving opportunities for the future. 🤝 Inclusivity: Recognizing diversity, equality and reconciliation initiatives that create safe and welcoming spaces for staff and visitors alike. 📊 Real Results: Celebrating measurable success, like waste reduction, accessibility improvements or community recognition for inclusion efforts. 🌟 Community Collaboration: Showcasing partnerships with stakeholders to amplify benefits for visitors and locals, while enhancing Manitoba’s tourism offerings. Tourism has the power to create lasting positive change. This category celebrates the visionaries who make it happen! 👉 Want to know more or nominate someone? https://lnkd.in/gVzY9uTs #ThisIsTourism #SocialImpact #WinnipegManitobaTourismAwards #TourismAwards  #ExploreMB Tourism Winnipeg

Manitoba’s reputation as a culinary destination is growing!❤️🍓 Culinary Tourism Alliance featured several Manitoban foodie experiences in their 2025 Holiday Gift Guide including a maker spotlight on Abiding Citizen ✨, a local company creating craft cocktail ingredients, namely small-batch bitters and shrubs based in Winnipeg. Who else made the list? 🍽️Dan’s Diner, Churchill 🥗RAW:almond, Winnipeg 🥞The Canadian Birch Company, Beaconia  🥂Dead Horse Cider Company, Winkler 🔗 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e2GeAnQY