TIA Yukon Industry Update December # 1
- December 2009 Newsletter
In this issue...
- Deadline Extended for Scholarship Fund
Applications for the Giovanni Castellarin Scholarship Fund (GCSF) will be accepted until December 14, 2009. - TIA Yukon’s Holiday Open House
Join the TIA Yukon Staff for some Holiday Cheer! - TIA Yukon Spring Conference Announced- Call for Volunteers!
The TIA Yukon Spring Conference will be hosted in Whitehorse next year on Friday, April 30th, 2010. - TIA Yukon working with Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
TIA Yukon met with representatives from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (Can Nor) regarding the SINED suite of funds previously offered through INAC. - Yukon Tourism Training Fund
If you are seeking entry level skill development, seasonal/wilderness training, or professional skills development for a career in tourism you could be eligible. - Canada Receives Approved Destination Status from China
Canadian tourism industry applauds vital and historic announcement. - Finance Minister Unveils Draft Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Card Industry
On Thursday November 19th, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty unveiled a draft Code of Conduct to govern the Canadian debit and credit card markets. - Social Marketing and Web Conference January 27-29, 2010
Canada-e-Connect is the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s compelling look into the online and web-based trends, tools and technology that can help catalyze growth in the tourism sector. - CTC Helping Cultural Tourism Realize Its Potential
November conference looked at Canada’s people and their stories. - Tourism Industry Felt the Pinch in Q2 2009
Domestic and international spending dropped, making life tough in most sectors, according to CTC National Tourism Indicators report.