Mayor Harris: Saskatchewan Tourism Week - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 30th, 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 30th, 2019 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: Saskatchewan Tourism Week

Saskatchewan Tourism Week Celebrates Diverse Tourism Experiences And Strong Economic Benefits

Released on May 27, 2019

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 26 to June 1 as Saskatchewan Tourism Week. The week coincides with Tourism Week in Canada, which brings attention to the impact of the country’s tourism sector and the economic opportunities available through travel and tourism.

Saskatchewan Tourism Week highlights the importance of tourism in the province. The industry contributes significantly to the Saskatchewan economy:

Annually, tourism generates more than $2.37 billion in travel expenditures.
More than 13.6 million visits are made to and within the province each year.
Tourism is an export industry, injecting $600 million annually to the local economy and stimulating growth throughout the province.
There are 63,800 Saskatchewan residents employed in tourism or tourism-related jobs.
With more than 3,200 attractions, events and businesses, Saskatchewan’s tourism industry showcases the province’s history, culture and traditions to the world.
Saskatchewan’s tourism sector is 95 per cent small- or medium-sized businesses, and many are independently owned or operated.

“Saskatchewan Tourism Week draws attention to why tourism matters and what it means to the province,” Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Mary Taylor-Ash said. “Our citizens benefit from an industry that provides enriching travel discoveries and showcases Saskatchewan’s natural beauty and warm hospitality. Tourism Saskatchewan appreciates the enthusiasm of communities, attractions and operators for celebrating this special week for our industry.”

Saskatchewan Tourism Week celebrations are planned throughout the province and include public barbecues, community tours, flag-raising ceremonies, open houses, as well as contests and promotions.

For more information, visit http://industry.tourismsaskatchewan.com/.

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For more information, contact:

Regan Mathiason, Tourism Saskatchewan, Regina
Phone: 306-787-7815 Email: regan.mathiason@tourismsask.com

Tourism Facts:

• Tourism is big business in Saskatchewan. The sector contributes more than $2.37 billion in total visitor expenditures to the economy and makes up 1.3 per cent of total provincial gross domestic product. That is about $5M in the Town of Preeceville. More added with our RM.

• Tourism is an export industry, bringing new money to the local economy and generating economic growth throughout the province. Visitors from across Canada and all over the world spend nearly $600 million in Saskatchewan each year.

• There are more than 13.6 million visits annually to and within the province.

• More than 63,800 Saskatchewan residents are employed in the tourism sector, with nearly one-third being youth between 15 and 24 years old. Three in five jobs in the tourism sector are full-time positions. That is about 75 jobs in the Town of Preeceville.

• The tourism sector comprises five industries: accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation and travel services. The food and beverage services industry is the largest employer among tourism businesses, accounting for nearly half of tourism jobs.

• Tourism encourages entrepreneurship – 95 per cent of tourism and tourism-related businesses are small or medium-sized companies and many are independently owned and operated.

• Tourism is the fourth fastest growing industry in the world. Given Saskatchewan’s wealth of tourism resources, including nearly 100,000 lakes and waterways, over 120 national, provincial and regional parks and more, vast opportunities exist to grow the tourism sector.

WHY TOURISM MATTERS

Supports local businesses

Creates jobs

Stimulates economic growth

Preserves and celebrates our history

Tourism makes up over 10 per cent of total employment in the province. Three in five people working in the tourism sector are in full-time positions.

Tourism is an export industry, injecting $600 million in export dollars annually to the local economy and stimulating growth throughout the province.

With over 3,200 attractions, events and businesses, Saskatchewan’s tourism industry showcases our history, culture and traditions to the world.

New Business Western Union now available in Preeceville at the Fillippino Sari Sari Store located at 32 1st Avenue North West. For more information stop in at the store.

Events:

The Town Newsletter for May/June has information about upcoming events.

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jackpot is $1,498.00

Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink. Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

Bingo 606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee BINGO. Every Thursday at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.

Car Wash and BBQ - Saturday June 8th - 11:00 AM - 4:00 Pm Town Office Parking Lot - Fundraiser for the Bike and Skate Park - Burger, Pop and a Wash $10.00