Fort Smith, Northwest Territories: March 28, 2023 – The inaugural South Slave Tourism Workshops is set to take place on April 20-22, 2023, with top industry leaders, travel experts, and government officials again converging to discuss important issues related to the tourism in the South Slave.
The workshops, which will be held at the Salt River Business and Conference Centre, will focus on analyzing the latest industry trends, sharing innovative ideas, and exploring ways to further develop tourism in this region. The event will also provide a unique networking opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights from each other's experiences and foster partnerships that drive growth for the industry.
"These workshops promise to be an exciting and insightful event for tourism professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers," said Diane Seals, Economic Development Officer for the Town of Fort Smith, NT. "We are delighted to host some of the most prominent thought leaders and operators in the tourism sector who will share their knowledge and expertise."
The two-and-a-half-day workshops will feature workshops by Firecircle, which has 30 years of experience helping new or existing business owners. Facilitator, Deneen Allen, founder, and CEO of Firecircle and her team will cover topics such as destination management, tourism marketing, sustainable tourism, and crisis management. Participants are also invited to attend breakout sessions on relevant topics such as digital marketing trends, hospitality management, and finance management for tourism businesses. There will also be a tourism experience for participants to explore tourism offerings at the town of Fort Smith.
Apart from the formal sessions, there will be ample opportunities for networking and building connections. Attendees will have the chance to meet influential people from different parts of the tourism industry and engage in discussions on the latest technologies, strategies, and practices that are shaping the future of tourism.
"Tourism is a vital contributor to the economic growth of any region, and these workshops are a great chance for leaders in the industry to come together and exchange ideas," added Seals. "We hope that everyone in attendance will walk away with new insights, new connections, and a deeper understanding of the latest trends affecting tourism."
For more information on the workshops, including the schedule, speakers, and registration information, visit south slave tourism development workshops (thefirecircle.ca). For media-related inquiries and information contact tourism@fortsmith.ca, 867-872-8400 or tourism@hayriver.com, 867-874-6522.