With major investments in infrastructure, like construction of the Trans-Labrador Highway and development of a winter snowmobile trail system, Labrador's tourism industry is poised for significant growth over the next five years.

• Phase I of the plan to develop a snowmobile trail system in Labrador will be completed by December 31, 2000, at a cost of $3.5 million.

• Phase I involves the upgrading/development of a snowmobile trail from L'Anse au Clair to Cartwright; Cartwright to Happy Valley-Goose Bay; North West River to Rigolet and Churchill Falls to Labrador West. Mapping and planning have also been completed for a trail system in Northern Labrador.

• More than 120 jobs were created during this phase of the winter trail strategy.

• Under the direction of Labrador Winter Trails Inc., the network of trails is not only a means of seasonal transportation, but also the basis for the development of a new snowmobile tourism industry. Early marketing and product development initiatives have already begun.

• The five Labrador tourism associations have come together and reactivated Destination Labrador, an organization focused on marketing Labrador as a tourist destination.

• The new focus of the organization will be on destination planning, product development, regional marketing and inter-agency communication.

• Government has amended the guiding regulations to allow licensed tourist establishments in Labrador to provide guided angling opportunities for their guests.

• Another amendment allowed residents who own cottages in Labrador to take non-resident friends fishing on waters adjacent to their properties, provided they are accompanied by a licensed guide and no fee is charged for lodging, accommodations, meals or guide service.