The Honourable Andrea Barbour, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that the Provincial Government is investing $100,000 in operational funding to the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association (NLOA).
The NLOA is a non-profit business organization whose members are hunting and fishing outfitters in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It supports and promotes the province’s outfitting sector through industry engagement, market development, visitor marketing and coordinated efforts to enhance the sector’s contribution to tourism, rural economic development and the provincial economy.
Collectively, these initiatives will strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador’s position as a premier hunting and angling destination, supporting outfitting businesses, attracting high-value visitors and generating economic benefits for rural communities throughout the province.
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“The outfitting sector is a cornerstone of the tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly in the summer and fall seasons. With so much to offer, the promotion of our province’s hunting and angling experiences to domestic and international audiences will attract new clients, expand our reach into emerging markets, and increase visitation to the province.”
Honourable Andrea Barbour
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“The Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association is pleased to receive this investment from the Provincial Government. This funding will help us build on the strength of our outfitting sector, promote Newfoundland and Labrador to high-value hunting and angling markets, and create new opportunities for outfitters and the rural communities they call home. Our members deliver world-class experiences to visitors from around the world, and with continued collaboration between industry and government, we can continue to grow this important part of our tourism economy, further strengthening Newfoundland and Labrador’s reputation as a premier destination for hunting and angling.”
Brad LeDrew
President, Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association
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