Released on March 6, 2017
Tourism Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the names of 33 finalists for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2016.There were 100 nominations received in the 12 award categories that acknowledge quality in marketing, service, business practices, human resource development and other areas.
The finalists and award recipients will be honoured at the 28th annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, which will be celebrated on April 5 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon. The gala will be held in conjunction with the HOST Saskatchewan Conference, which takes place on April 5-6 in Saskatoon.
The three recipients of the Tourism Builder Award will also be honoured that night. Introduced last year, the Tourism Builder Award recognizes individuals who have made tourism an important part of their life’s work and have helped position Saskatchewan as a welcoming destination.
“The impressive list of finalists and Tourism Builders speaks to the diversity, innovation and leadership among Saskatchewan’s tourism sector,” Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. “The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to acknowledge their accomplishments and their commitment to industry growth and delivering exceptional hospitality and visitor experiences.”
“Hosting the annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala is one of the highlights of our work,” Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Mary Taylor-Ash said. “It is a privilege to welcome industry representatives and stakeholders from every corner of the province, who come together to celebrate the achievements of their peers. Our sincere congratulations are extended to the 33 finalists and three Tourism Builders. We look forward to officially recognizing their contributions to tourism on April 5.”
Tickets for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala are available for $120 (plus GST) or $800 (plus GST) for a corporate table of eight. The evening will start with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner service at 6:30 p.m. and the award presentations at 8 p.m.
To order tickets, visit www.store.industrymatters.com/events.
For more information on the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, visit www.IndustryMatters.com or contact Nancy Hubenig at 306-787-9844 or awards@tourismsask.com.
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For more information, contact:
Susan Parkin
Tourism Saskatchewan
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2927
Email: susan.parkin@tourismsask.com
Cell: 306-519-6675