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Funding Supports Niagara Food Festival
WELLAND, ON, Sept. 9 /CNW/ - The Ontario government is supporting
Welland's vitality by investing in the marketing of the Niagara Food Festival,
Tourism and Recreation Minister Jim Bradley announced today.
"Our government is committed to working with festival and event
organizers to build on tourism experiences that attract regional and cross-
border visitors," said Bradley. "These events inject visitors' dollars into
local economies."
The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is providing $86,200 for the
festival, which runs from September 24 to 26. The funding will be used to
attract festival attendees from new markets including western New York, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, and to expand domestic marketing efforts in Ontario and
Quebec.
"We are very pleased to partner with the Ministry of Tourism and
Recreation," said Shane Sargant, Director of Special Events and Tourism for
Tourism of Welland Niagara. "With the ministry's support, we are able to
attract tourists from both United States and Canada and better position the
festival for future growth."
More than 31 restaurants participate in the festival, along with
specialty food producers and Niagara wineries.
"Events like the Niagara Food Festival are capable of attracting a
significant number of overnight and weekend visitors," said Bradley. "The
Ontario government recognizes the importance of festivals and events to
tourism operators and local economies."
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For further information: David Oved, Minister's Office, (416) 314-1400; Ron Dennis, Communications Branch, (416) 314-3497
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