The 2006 Canadian Tourism Awards
The 2006 Canadian Tourism Awards presented by The Globe and Mail were announced at a gala dinner October 23, 2006 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Alberta.
AIR CANADA BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD — SINGLE-UNIT
Recipient:
- The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Finalists:
- Dynamic Earth
- Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
APR MEDIA LTD. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD — MULTIPLE-UNIT
Recipient:
- The Niagara Parks Commission
Finalists:
- Savonnerie Olivier Soapery
- The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- London-Wul Fibre Arts
Finalists:
- Adventure Engine.com
- Québec Sporting Inc.
AIR MILES ® REWARD PROGRAM INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- Ottawa Tourism
Finalists:
- The Canadian War Museum
- Ripley Ridge Retreat and Spa
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- Canada AM
Finalists:
- American Express
- Budget Car and Truck Rental Saskatoon
THE GLOBE AND MAIL TRAVEL MEDIA AWARD
Recipient:
- Travelscope
Finalists:
- Cheryl MacKinnon
- Digital Time Machine Incorporated
VIA RAIL CANADA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- Mary Majka
Finalists:
- Dr. Mitchell Franklin
- Dennison and Ann Tate
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- Art Gallery of Ontario
Finalists:
- Anderson Vacations
- Cirque Niagara’s Avaia
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- Rock the Fort 2005
Finalists:
- The Celtic Colours International Festival
- La Foire gourmande de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est ontarien
CTHRC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT — SINGLE-UNIT BUSINESS
Recipient:
- The Great George
Finalists:
- Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park
- The Super 8 Motel Winnipeg South
CTHRC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT — MULTIPLE-UNIT BUSINESS
Recipient:
- Delta Barrington
Finalist:
- Tourism British Columbia
DELTA HOTELS LIMITED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient:
- Andreas Haun
Finalists:
- Justin Joseph
- Dode Stiles
PARKS CANADA SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
Recipient:
- The Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership
Finalists:
- Coastal Connections Limited
- Frontiers North's Tundra Buggy Adventure
CANADIAN TRAVEL PRESS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Hans Gmoser, founder, Canadian Mountain Holidays