Press Release
January 6th, 2005
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Michael Brandt,
Vice-President of Marketing & Planning stands in
for President Gary Danielson who signed the MOU but could
not attend today's signing ceremony. |
MOU SIGNED TO STIMULATE DESTINATION
CARCROSSS
WHITEHORSE – White Pass & Yukon Route signed
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Carcross/Tagish
First Nation (CTFN) and the Government of Yukon to work
together towards the goal of developing the Carcross area as
a tourism destination.
The ‘Destination Carcross’ MOU forges
a partnership to increase tourism visitation and
stimulate economic ventures in the Carcross region. The MOU
also outlines activities that will
contribute to increasing business opportunities in the Carcross
region.
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We have been working hard to shape a vision for a sustainable
tourism economy in Carcross,” CTFN Khà Shâde Héni Wedge said. “CTFN
sees this partnership as a key step towards creating
permanent, year-round employment.”
WP&YR President Gary Danielson said, “We
are extremely pleased to be a part of this strategic
project. White Pass continues to invest significantly in
rail upgrades to Carcross and we are
proud to promote Carcross to our customers. Destination
Carcross is an ambitious vision and the
MOU gives us confidence to continue to grow our operations
in the region.” Through the MOU, the Destination Carcross partners
have agreed to coordinate activities related
to tourism development in the Carcross area. The partners
will launch a pilot project to prepare
for train charters in 2005, and will co-host a follow-up
to last year’s Carcross Summit. CTFN,
White Pass and the Yukon government are committed to working
with the community to develop
a shared vision and plans for Destination Carcross.
“We’re investing in the future of
Carcross,” Economic
Development Minister Jim Kenyon said. “With the Yukon’s
tourism numbers increasing and White Pass’ growing
volume of passengers, it’s the ideal time to work with
our partners and help turn Carcross into an attractive, sustainable
destination.”
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Download the signed M.O.U. in pdf format |
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