August 9, 2016
Edge of the Wedge The Edge of the Wedge is the premier experiential travel training program in Canada! Set in the natural splendor of Gros Morne National Park, the Edge of the Wedge is an immersive, hands on opportunity that will increase your revenue potential, competitive market position, result in new tourism experiences and long…June 15, 2016
May 20, 2016
Join ‘The Kilted Chef’ (Chef Alain Bossé) for a week of food, artistry and scenery to savour in and around Gros Morne National Park. Experience the culinary creativity of one of Canada’s most prominent and entertaining chefs as he cooks up delectable dishes using fresh local ingredients. Set against the backdrop of some of the…March 2, 2016
We are excited to offer three missions this spring: (1) Mission Title: Creative Tourism – Showcasing Cultural Destinations Dates : April 30 – May 4, 2016 Location: Prince Edward County, ON Atlantic Canada is renowned for its cultural heritage and is home to very talented artisans, actors, musicians, distillers, vintners and chefs who love to share…December 7, 2015
Edge of the Wedge (Edge is Now Full – We are taking names for waiting list at info@gmist.ca) The Edge of the Wedge is the premier experiential travel training program in Canada! Set in the natural splendor of Gros Morne National Park, the Edge of the Wedge is an immersive, hands on opportunity that will…August 27, 2015
The Fall 2015 Tourism Best Practices Missions are now open for registration (1) Mission Title: Season Extension Date: Oct 21 – 26, 2015 Location: Edmonton and Jasper, Alberta Changing visitor travel patterns have provided Atlantic Tourism operators with an incredible opportunity to extend their operations well into the fall/early spring or even become year…February 25, 2015
The Spring 2015 Tourism Best Practices are now open for nomination – see below: (1) Mission Title: Emerging Trends in Food and Drink – Growing the Artisanal Distillery and Micro-Brewery Market Date: April 26 – May 1, 2015 Location: Vancouver, Squamish, BC – Seattle, Washington, USA The rapid growth of the craft brewery…February 2, 2015
Are you looking for ways to gain an edge in the tourism industry? Share your business, your community or your landscape in memorable ways with your ideal guests? What would it be like if you could tap into new customer’s and add new products to your inventory that bring to life the special things in your…January 6, 2015
Happy New Year! GMIST is excited to share shortly our training dates and list of North American Best Practice Missions. Check back in the next few weeks to see our offerings and sign up for a program or mission.October 6, 2014
Explorer’s Edge: The Art of the Experience – How to Leverage Community Resources for Successful Visitor Focused Destinations/Businesses Date: Nov 16 -21, 2014 Location: North Bay, South River, Haliburton, ON Summary Over the past decade Todd Lucier has helped shape the tourism industry in Atlantic Canada through his facilitation in the Edge of the…