Priorities & Actions

For Newfoundland and Labrador to instill a shared government and tourism industry leadership model, the following is required:

Goal 1.1   Establish a Private Public Tourism Board (Timing: Within 3 months)

Actions:

►        Define and communicate stakeholder roles and ensure support is provided for these roles. (Timing: Q2, 2009)

►        Develop and prioritize a 3- to 5-year Tourism investment plan. (Timing: Q3, 2009)

►        Commit the necessary resources to enable the Board to accomplish the challenges and tasks that will be required over the next decade to ensure growth. (Timing: Commencing Q1, 2009)

►        Ensure the appropriate tracking and accountability mechanisms are in place to monitor and measure success of implementing Vision 2020. (Timing: Commencing Q1, 2009)

Goal 1.2   Strengthen Stakeholder Communication

Actions:

►        Establish a formal, quarterly interdepartmental meeting between government departments with an active role in tourism. (Timing: Q1, 2009)

►        Use available communication tools and avenues to communicate the vision and strategy, engage stakeholders, and increase the effectiveness of coordination between all tiers of government and tourism stakeholders. (Timing: Q2, 2009)

Goal 1.3   Lead through Best Practices

Actions:

►        Identify and support best practices for leadership learning and development. (Timing: Q3, 2009)

►        Continue to increase the benefits of education and training through an active partnership with the education and training sector. Develop closer links between businesses, training providers, and educational institutions for future opportunities. (Timing: Q3, 2009)

►        Identify and cultivate new industry leaders through known succession planning best practices. (Timing: Ongoing)