| On April 22, 23, 24 and 25, the Town of
Harbour Breton hosted a booth at the Outdoor Newfoundland and Labrador Show 1999 held at
the Glacier in Mount Pearl. This event is held annually to showcase services and equipment
used in the tourism industry. This year was the first time that towns and Regional
Economic Development Boards used the venue as a marketing strategy to attract tourists to
their regions. As part of the Coast of Bays
representation, the Town of Harbour Breton participants put on an impressive show with
their extensive knowledge of local history and its connection to other parts of the Coast
of Bays region. Dressed in period costume, the Harbour Breton display attracted many to
ask questions about Harbour Breton and the region in general.
Close to ten thousand people visited the Outdoors Show over the
three and a half days providing a one-on-one marketing opportunity for the Coast of Bays
contingent which received an overall positive response from all visitors to the display
area. As the people were leaving the show they were surveyed by Kinetic Events and
Festivals staff about the show. Using this information, they awarded the Town of Harbour
Breton with the second place Consumers Choice Award for being the most friendly,
courteous, professional and helpful at the Outdoor Newfoundland and Labrador Show 1999. |
