Destination Southwest Nova Association
Announces Executive Director, President,
and 2010/2011 Board of Directors
Destination Southwest Nova Association is pleased to announce the DSWNA Executive Director, Jeanette Joudrey. Ms. Joudrey has worked with DSWNA and the former South Shore Tourism Association for over 10 years and continues to bring a great deal of experience and leadership to the tourism industry. "I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, industry and partners in this new role," says Joudrey "I am pleased to be a part of leading this organization into the future as we chart our course."
At the DSWNA Special General Meeting on Monday evening, June 14th, the 2010/2011 DSWNA board selected their new President and executive. Donna Hatt steps into the role of President: "I am delighted to have been elected as President. As operators, at this time we are pre-occupied with the activities of our summer season. As an organization, we will be focused on charting an effective and successful year ahead. We are presently engaged in the development of a Strategic Plan for DSWNA that will provide a solid foundation for our future success. Partnerships and collaborations that leverage our collective resources will continue to be critical. As we forge ahead as partners, I appreciate the opportunity to act as President of our organization and look forward to working with partners, staff and industry across the province to grow and strengthen tourism in our region as a year round industry."
The 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors is as follows:
Donna Hatt, White Point Beach Resort – President
Allan Nelson, Water Street Lighthouse B&B – Vice-President
Tony Dorrian, Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus
Basil Oickle, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Dale Lloyd, Municipality of the County of Kings
Dianne Theriault, Digby and Area Tourism Association
Shannon Crowell, Boulder Cove Cottages
Larry Peach, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association
Andrew Fry , Parks Canada
Melissa Robinson, Best Western Liverpool & Convention Centre
Mike Smith , Lunenburg Board of Trade
VanEssa Roberts, Town of Windsor
Marc Phillips, Annapolis Basin Conference Centre
Karen Enright, Annapolis Highland Vineyards
Deryl Rideout, The Lunenburg Inn
Congratulations and welcome to all new board members! If you would like to contact a board member please click here to see the complete 2010/2011 DSWNA board member contact list.
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Destination SW Nova News
Destination Southwest Nova Association Newsletter
Your Connection to what's happening in the Tourism Industry
Charting our Course for the Future - online form, deadline for submissions June 11th
In This Issue:
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DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby
Follow up from DSWNA AGM & Conference May 12 & 13
Press Release: Charting a New Course for Tourism
Congratulations to award winners & Thank you to sponsors!
DSWNA Marketing & Media Plan 2010/2011, booking form
President's Report, General Manager's Report
Visit the DSWNA website for session presentation
Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - Thank you!
Grand Opening of Town & County Welcome Centre
Workshops & Learning:
Training courses offered by DSWNA, contact abartram@dswna.com for more information or to register your staff
June 12 - SuperHost, Best Western Liverpool, 9am-5pm
June 13 - First Aid, Barrington VIC, 9am-5pm
June 15 - Service 1st, Oak Island Resort, 8:30am-12:30pm
July 3 - SuperHost, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa, 9am-5pm
July 7 - Service 1st, Old Orchard Inn, 8:30am-12:30pm
Emerit training - online learning for supervisors
Collaborative Strategies in Community Development
Product Development Day presentations
Brochure Distribution at regional/local visitor centres - deadline Mon June 7th
Provincial Visitor Information Centre Opening Dates
Upcoming Tourism Events:
June 7-13: Tourism Awareness Week, send your events to abartram@dswna.com
June 8: Tourism Cafe - Queens County
2010 Culinary Tourism Thought Leadership World Summit
Funding Programs:
Translation Assistance Program
Small Business Internship Program
Advertising Employment Opportunities on www.dswna.com
Festivals & Events Submissions
2010 Visitor Exit Survey
Resources
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Congratulations are extended to:
Windbag Company who is being nominated for a Mobius Award!
Welcome to New Partners:
Turizm Inc.
Twin Cities Air Service
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DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
There will be a Special General Meeting for all DSWNA partners on Monday June 14th at 7:00pm at the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa. As there was not a quorum of partners at the Annual General Meeting at White Point on May 13th this Special General Meeting has been arranged to conduct the usual AGM formalities, select a new DSWNA Board of Directors and approve changes to the DSWNA By-laws. Please RSVP to jbalser@dswna.com, (902) 645-2307 by Friday June 11th.
If you would like to book accommodations for the evening please contact Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa at 1-800-667-4637 and reference the DSWNA Special General Meeting, the industry rate is $95 + hst.
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Follow up to DSWNA AGM & Conference, May 12 & 13
The Southwest Awards banquet on May 12th recognized several industry partners throughout the region. Congratulations are extended to: the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens who won the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley Award, Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum & Interpretive Centre winner of the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Award, and the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society winner of the South Shore Award. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve won the Sustainable Tourism award and the Partnership Award was extended to the Municipality of Kings.
DSWNA would also like to thank all of the Sponsors, speakers and supporters of the AGM: Bay Ferries Limited, CAA/AAA, Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Office of Acadian Affairs, Saltscapes Magazine, The Chronicle Herald, UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association, VERB Interactive, White Point Beach Resort, Annapolis Highland Vineyards, Bear River Vineyards, Domaine de Grand Pré, Gaspereau Vineyards, Jost Vineyards, Lunenburg County Winery, Muir Murray Estate Winery, Cynthia Bragg from Colour, Neal Alderson with Events Nova Scotia, Emily Haynes representing Taste of Nova Scotia, Maegan Power-Noble with UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, Chris Morrissey from Canada Games 2011, Stacey Jones-Oxner with Nova Scotia Come to Life, Michelle Sears and April Hannah from Nova Scotia Tourism Culture & Heritage and Fred Whalen with the Municipality of the County of Kings. Thank you all for making the event a success!
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Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - June 15-17 - thank you!
On behalf of Bay Ferries and DSWNA, thank you to the many, many partners who have been working with Donna Hatt and Pam Wamback to prepare the itineraries and experiences for the upcoming Southwest Nova FAM Tours taking place June 15 - 17. There are 2 tour routes each of which showcase the unique experiences of our region. Invitations have been sent to media and freelance writers along with AAA/CAA agents in Atlantic Canada and New England as well as Call Centre staff for Bay Ferries. In the days leading up to, during and following there will be a media awareness campaign around the many experiences awaiting visitors within Southwest Nova Scotia. For more information, please contact the DSWNA office at info@dswna.com or (902) 634-8844.
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Brochure distribution at regional and local Visitor Information Centres
Current partners of DSWNA are able to have their brochures delivered to the 25 visitor information centres in the region. You'll notice on the partnership form that the deadline for the first distribution (June) is Monday June 7th so please arrange to have your brochures at the Kentville VIC/DSWNA satellite office (341 Main St. Kentville) or at the Lunenburg office (18 Dufferin St) by this date. The second distribution deadline is Tuesday July 20th. The cost for partners is $25. Please contact abartram@dswna.com or call (902) 678-1728 if you have any questions.
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Provincial Visitor Information Centres - Opening Dates
Halifax Stanfield International Airport - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Amherst VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week with a 24 hours self serve area
Digby VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Halifax Waterfront VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Peggy's Cove VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Pictou VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Port Hastings VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Yarmouth VIC. - Opens May 17 / 7 days a week
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Advertising Employment Opportunities on DSWNA website
Destination Southwest Nova Association would like to help you advertise your employment opportunities, email abartram@dswna.com to have your job ads posted on the Employment Opportunities page on DSWNA.com.
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Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.
Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.
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2010 Visitor Exit Survey
The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage has conducted Visitor Exit Surveys in Nova Scotia since 1966. These studies provide key information essential to the measurement of tourism activity to the province, such as economic impact, activities participated in, trip purpose, and community visits. In 2010, travellers exiting Nova Scotia are provided with cards inviting them to participate in the survey online or by phone when they return home. For the first time, the Visitor Exit Survey will be in field for 12 months of the year, providing information for the non-peak traffic seasons.
If you have any questions about the 2010 Visitor Exit Survey, please contact the Tourism Research Section at 424-7299.
Your Connection to what's happening in the Tourism Industry
Charting our Course for the Future - online form, deadline for submissions June 11th
In This Issue:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby
Follow up from DSWNA AGM & Conference May 12 & 13
Press Release: Charting a New Course for Tourism
Congratulations to award winners & Thank you to sponsors!
DSWNA Marketing & Media Plan 2010/2011, booking form
President's Report, General Manager's Report
Visit the DSWNA website for session presentation
Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - Thank you!
Grand Opening of Town & County Welcome Centre
Workshops & Learning:
Training courses offered by DSWNA, contact abartram@dswna.com for more information or to register your staff
June 12 - SuperHost, Best Western Liverpool, 9am-5pm
June 13 - First Aid, Barrington VIC, 9am-5pm
June 15 - Service 1st, Oak Island Resort, 8:30am-12:30pm
July 3 - SuperHost, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa, 9am-5pm
July 7 - Service 1st, Old Orchard Inn, 8:30am-12:30pm
Emerit training - online learning for supervisors
Collaborative Strategies in Community Development
Product Development Day presentations
Brochure Distribution at regional/local visitor centres - deadline Mon June 7th
Provincial Visitor Information Centre Opening Dates
Upcoming Tourism Events:
June 7-13: Tourism Awareness Week, send your events to abartram@dswna.com
June 8: Tourism Cafe - Queens County
2010 Culinary Tourism Thought Leadership World Summit
Funding Programs:
Translation Assistance Program
Small Business Internship Program
Advertising Employment Opportunities on www.dswna.com
Festivals & Events Submissions
2010 Visitor Exit Survey
Resources
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Congratulations are extended to:
Windbag Company who is being nominated for a Mobius Award!
Welcome to New Partners:
Turizm Inc.
Twin Cities Air Service
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DSWNA Special General Meeting - June 14th, 7pm, Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa
There will be a Special General Meeting for all DSWNA partners on Monday June 14th at 7:00pm at the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa. As there was not a quorum of partners at the Annual General Meeting at White Point on May 13th this Special General Meeting has been arranged to conduct the usual AGM formalities, select a new DSWNA Board of Directors and approve changes to the DSWNA By-laws. Please RSVP to jbalser@dswna.com, (902) 645-2307 by Friday June 11th.
If you would like to book accommodations for the evening please contact Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa at 1-800-667-4637 and reference the DSWNA Special General Meeting, the industry rate is $95 + hst.
Top of page
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Follow up to DSWNA AGM & Conference, May 12 & 13
The Southwest Awards banquet on May 12th recognized several industry partners throughout the region. Congratulations are extended to: the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens who won the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley Award, Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum & Interpretive Centre winner of the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Award, and the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society winner of the South Shore Award. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve won the Sustainable Tourism award and the Partnership Award was extended to the Municipality of Kings.
DSWNA would also like to thank all of the Sponsors, speakers and supporters of the AGM: Bay Ferries Limited, CAA/AAA, Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Office of Acadian Affairs, Saltscapes Magazine, The Chronicle Herald, UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association, VERB Interactive, White Point Beach Resort, Annapolis Highland Vineyards, Bear River Vineyards, Domaine de Grand Pré, Gaspereau Vineyards, Jost Vineyards, Lunenburg County Winery, Muir Murray Estate Winery, Cynthia Bragg from Colour, Neal Alderson with Events Nova Scotia, Emily Haynes representing Taste of Nova Scotia, Maegan Power-Noble with UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, Chris Morrissey from Canada Games 2011, Stacey Jones-Oxner with Nova Scotia Come to Life, Michelle Sears and April Hannah from Nova Scotia Tourism Culture & Heritage and Fred Whalen with the Municipality of the County of Kings. Thank you all for making the event a success!
Top of page
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Southwest Nova Familiarization Tour - June 15-17 - thank you!
On behalf of Bay Ferries and DSWNA, thank you to the many, many partners who have been working with Donna Hatt and Pam Wamback to prepare the itineraries and experiences for the upcoming Southwest Nova FAM Tours taking place June 15 - 17. There are 2 tour routes each of which showcase the unique experiences of our region. Invitations have been sent to media and freelance writers along with AAA/CAA agents in Atlantic Canada and New England as well as Call Centre staff for Bay Ferries. In the days leading up to, during and following there will be a media awareness campaign around the many experiences awaiting visitors within Southwest Nova Scotia. For more information, please contact the DSWNA office at info@dswna.com or (902) 634-8844.
Top of page
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Brochure distribution at regional and local Visitor Information Centres
Current partners of DSWNA are able to have their brochures delivered to the 25 visitor information centres in the region. You'll notice on the partnership form that the deadline for the first distribution (June) is Monday June 7th so please arrange to have your brochures at the Kentville VIC/DSWNA satellite office (341 Main St. Kentville) or at the Lunenburg office (18 Dufferin St) by this date. The second distribution deadline is Tuesday July 20th. The cost for partners is $25. Please contact abartram@dswna.com or call (902) 678-1728 if you have any questions.
Top of page
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Provincial Visitor Information Centres - Opening Dates
Halifax Stanfield International Airport - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Amherst VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week with a 24 hours self serve area
Digby VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Halifax Waterfront VIC - Open Year Round / 7 days a week
Peggy's Cove VIC - Opens May 9 / 7 days a week
Pictou VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Port Hastings VIC - Opened May 2 / 7 days a week
Yarmouth VIC. - Opens May 17 / 7 days a week
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Advertising Employment Opportunities on DSWNA website
Destination Southwest Nova Association would like to help you advertise your employment opportunities, email abartram@dswna.com to have your job ads posted on the Employment Opportunities page on DSWNA.com.
Top of page
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Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.
Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.
Top of page
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2010 Visitor Exit Survey
The Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage has conducted Visitor Exit Surveys in Nova Scotia since 1966. These studies provide key information essential to the measurement of tourism activity to the province, such as economic impact, activities participated in, trip purpose, and community visits. In 2010, travellers exiting Nova Scotia are provided with cards inviting them to participate in the survey online or by phone when they return home. For the first time, the Visitor Exit Survey will be in field for 12 months of the year, providing information for the non-peak traffic seasons.
If you have any questions about the 2010 Visitor Exit Survey, please contact the Tourism Research Section at 424-7299.
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