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June 13, 2013 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WINNIPEG AND TOURISM WINNIPEG LAUNCH MAJOR COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE – THE LOOP
Signature walking circuit showcases urban Winnipeg’s historic, cultural, architectural, and modern day gems
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May 9, 2013 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE 2013 WINNIPEG TOURISM AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
WINNIPEG, MB–The 13 winners of the 2013 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction each have a shiny new award, recognizing their achievements in tourism. The hardware was handed out yesterday at the Winnipeg Convention Centre to the people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and ...
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May 9, 2013 - ALL-STAR ROSTER OF FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2013 WINNIPEG TOURISM AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
WINNIPEG, MB–Winnipeg’s star players in the tourism industry make up the impressive lineup of finalists in the 2013 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction, hosted by Tourism Winnipeg and presented by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries.
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June 12, 2012 - FortWhyte Alive's - A Prairie Legacy Named one of Canada's Signature Experiences
For thousands of years, Manitoba’s provincial animal, the bison, roamed the plains and influenced the lives of its inhabitants. FortWhyte Alive’s A Prairie Legacy: the Bison and its People gives visitors an up-close and personal experience with FortWhyte’s herd, while exploring the bison’s connec...
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May 18, 2012 - Tourism Winnipeg Launches "Capture Your Winnipeg" 2012 Photo Contest
Tourism Winnipeg is inviting local and visitor shutterbugs alike to submit their best shots of the city with the launch of its “Capture Your Winnipeg” 2012 photo contest. Participants can visit www.tourismwinnipeg.com/picture-winnipeg-contest to enter their photo(s) for a chance to win prizes, in...
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May 17, 2012 - Winnipeg's Unsung Heroes Win 2012 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction
WINNIPEG, MB–When travelers are tired, hungry or have lost luggage, one superman swoops in with his problem-solving powers. When pop star Justin Beiber wants to talk, another one jumps in with entertaining tales and a quick history lesson about the Nonsuch. When Winnipeg needs our NHL team to c...
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May 16, 2012 - Winnipeg BEST Ambassador Training Launched
The Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC) and Tourism Winnipeg are pleased to announce the launch of a new Ambassador Program for all employees working in the Winnipeg Tourism Industry. The new program is called the Winnipeg BEST, Ambassador Program.
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May 14, 2012 - Tourism Winnipeg to host six panel discussions with industry insiders on tourism trends and new developments in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB–As part of Tourism Week, Tourism Winnipeg is hosting six panel discussions at the Winnipeg Free Press News Café (237 McDermot Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15th with industry leaders and businesses about the latest developments and trends in Winnipeg tourism. Media are...
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May 14, 2012 - Launch of new culinary tourism intiative to kick off tourism week in Winnipeg
You can start the day with a breakfast burrito, tuck into a barbequed pork báhn mì for lunch and carve up a grilled-to-perfection strip loin inside a slick Brazilian steakhouse for dinner. Winnipeg is loaded with incredible restaurants on every block. But how do you decide where to eat? Ent...
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May 10, 2012 - Finalists Announced in the Inaugural 2012 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction
Winnipeg’s unsung super heroes of the local tourism industry work tirelessly to promote the city, enhance the visitor experience and increase visitation. That dedication and commitment to excellence is being recognized at the 2012 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction hosted by Tourism Winnipeg ...
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