The Honourable Andrea Barbour, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced $71,000 in funding to support regional organizations that provide visitor services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

These organizations help connect travellers with local attractions, accommodations, experiences and tourism operators, encouraging visitors to explore communities across the province and support tourism activity in rural regions.

Funding supports regional visitor information services that complement the Provincial Visitor Information Centre network and contribute to a welcoming, high-quality visitor experience for residents and visitors.

The list of recipients can be found in the backgrounder below.

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“Visitor information services help travellers discover more of our province while supporting local tourism operators and communities. This investment strengthens partnerships with regional organizations that play an important role in enhancing the visitor experience and showcasing all that Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer.”
Honourable Andrea Barbour
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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