Gudie Hutchings talks about the new tourism initiative

Transcript: Gudie Hutchings talks about the new tourism initiative

(Text: On July 11, 2017, in Humber Valley, N.L., federal ministers and Atlantic premiers announce a joint investment of $24.5 million aimed at positioning Atlantic Canada as a top tourism destination, creating more jobs and giving a boost to small businesses.)

Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism:

We know that tourism is the economic driver in every community in Canada, supporting more than 1.7 million jobs and contributing over 2 per cent of our gross domestic product (GDP).

Today's announcement recognizes Atlantic Canada's competitive advantage, our magical places, our unique people, our incredible flavours (zoom out to wide shot begins here) and where our past and future come together to create a world class travel experience. This new ambitious approach builds our region's presence in existing and emerging tourism markets alike and it ensures that our operators are equipped to offer visitors the products and experiences they're looking for.    

(Text: The Atlantic Growth Strategy. La Stratégie de croissance pour l'Atlantique.)

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