The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce's Tourism Rebate Incentive Program (TRIP), which took place from May 6th to May 16th, was a provincewide success this spring. According to them, more than 10,600 Manitobans took advantage of the program, spending $2.33 million on staycations and earning $1 million in rebates.
Stephen Chychota, executive director for the Parkland Chamber of Commerce, said that it was also successful here in the Parkland.
"We saw some pretty good uptake from... local residents, but also some other individuals from across the province coming to visit the area," Chychota said.
According to Stephen Chychota, about 350 rebates — which equates to $35,000 — were given back to Manitobans for staying at one of the 44 partnering hotels in the Parkland. He also felt that the money visitors spent while visiting the area certainly helped local businesses and estimated that — in total — visitors spent $50,000 to as much as $100,000 over the course of the program.
More information on TRIP's impact on Manitoba’s hospitality & tourism industries can be found on the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce website.
