Tourism Winnipeg

Economic Development Winnipeg | Tourism Winnipeg | YES! Winnipeg 23 » Tourisme Riel Marketing Committee » Welcoming Winnipeg Intergovernmental Strategic Aboriginal Alliance Subcommittee Key Memberships The corporation maintains memberships with the following: » Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce » American Bus Association » American Society of Association Executives » Bus Carriers Federation » Canadian Society of Association Executives » Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance » Conference Board of Canada - Canadian Tourism Research Institute » Destinations International » Destination Marketing Association of Canada » Education Travel Community » Manitoba Chambers of Commerce » Manitoba Hotel Association » Manitoba LGBT Chamber » Meeting Professional International Ottawa Chapter » Meetings of the Minds » National Tour Association » Ontario Motorcoach Association » Professional Convention Management Association » Red River Exhibition Park » Skål » Student Youth Travel Association » Tourism Industry Association of Canada » Travel and Tourism Research Association » Travel Gay Canada » Travel Media Association of Canada » Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Financial Resources Funding and Investment EDW is core funded by the Province of Manitoba through operating funding, and the City of Winnipeg by way of an apportionment of the accommodation tax. The City of Winnipeg introduced an accommodation tax in June 2008 as a means to support tourism and economic development. Allocation of the revenue is as follows: » RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg's Capital Expansion Program receives 40 per cent of total tax receipts » Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. receives 30 per cent of total tax receipts » RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg operating expenses are set at a fixed amount of $1.5 million » Special Events Tourism Fund receives seven per cent of total tax receipts » City of Winnipeg administration fees are set at a fixed amount of $60,000 per annum Financial Incentives Financial incentives play an influential role in the selection of a host destination for meetings, conventions, sports and special events. The Special Event Tourism Fund (SETF) was established by the City of Winnipeg in 2008 to provide financial assistance in attracting major national and international conventions, as well as sports and special events, to Winnipeg. Managed by EDW, the fund improves Winnipeg's competitive position when bidding against other destinations. As of June 30, 2018, the SETF has committed a total of $9.3 million to 204 meetings, conventions and events spanning 2009 to 2023. These events represent more than $166 million in cumulative direct expenditures for Winnipeg. Mike Peters

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