IVC New Document Template i September 2008 International Air Travel, Tourism and Freight Opportunity Study ii Acknowledgements This study was completed by InterVISTAS and Ile Royale Enterprises Limited under contract to the Investment and Economic Analysis Division of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), Government of the Northwest Territories. Support and advice was provided by the Department of Transportation, Government of the Northwest Territories. Funding support was provided by the SINED program of Indian and Northern Affairs, Government of Canada, Yellowknife Office. The completion of this study would not have been possible without the constructive cooperation of all the tourism operators, industry associations, shippers, carriers, community and government representatives who gave substantial time to this project. Development of the NWT air market is critical to our long term development. This study provides an expert review of options for doing this. However, its primary purpose is to elicit northern comment and discussion. If you want to provide your viewpoint, please forward your comments directly to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, or the Department of Transportation, Government of the Northwest Territories. The primary email address is
[email protected], or fax 867-873-0434. InterVISTAS and Ile Royal Enterprises Limited acknowledge the information and support provided by stakeholders described in Appendix 1. September 2008 International Air Travel, Tourism and Freight Opportunity Study iii Table of