Manitobans have a great opportunity to get out and explore their own backyard this summer.
That’s the message from Travel Manitoba President/CEO Colin Ferguson.
With all the interprovincial and international travel restrictions in place, Ferguson says “we have a great opportunity to talk about showing Manitoba some love this summer,” and “getting out and exploring home.”
Ferguson explains that even during a regular travel season, a very large percentage of our tourism visitation is actually Manitobans travelling throughout the province — upwards of 80%.
Like many industries in the past few months, the tourism sector has been hit hard.
The Travel Manitoba President & CEO sees a tough road ahead — as tourism was one of the first industries to shut down, and may be one of the last to return to its full capacity.
But as Manitoba has followed public health measures and successfully flattened the curve, the doors have reopened to activities like camping, fishing, road trips, and going to resorts, golf courses, and museums.
“This is a great opportunity to get out and find out everything about your own backyard.”
The Travel Manitoba website has more information about planning a trip of vacation within the province.
“We’ve got so much summer to enjoy, and I think it would be great for everybody to get out and experience some of it.”
