Norfolk County awards Travel Writer of the Year

NEWS RELEASE

George Bailey of Niagara Falls has been named Norfolk County Travel Writer of the Year.

The winning entry was an article Bailey wrote and published in several newspapers, including The St. Catharines Standard and the Niagara Falls Review. The article, called “An ideal place for an autumn getaway,” focused on Port Rowan, but also explained many of the other activities that happen around Norfolk County.

“The article was well written and was accompanied by colourful photos,” said Clark Hoskin, manager of Tourism and Economic Development for Norfolk County. “ The article also focused on autumn as a time to travel, which supports our goal to spread tourism spending into the shoulder seasons.”

The winning travel writer was announced at the Norfolk County Economic Development Symposium on January 26, where about 150 businesses, tourist operators, farmers and others gathered to hear interesting speakers and network among themselves.

“So often I am called on to recognize and celebrate the efforts of Norfolk County residents who contribute to our community,” said Norfolk County Mayor Dennis Travale. “This time I was able to recognize someone from outside of our community who is helping to spread the word about us.”

The Norfolk County Travel Writer of the Year Award was launched at the “Evening in Norfolk County” event held in Toronto in spring of 2011. A delegation of businesses, tourist attractions and event organizers from Norfolk County hosted members of the Travel Media Association of Canada that night to learn more about Norfolk County as a travel destination. Writers were asked to write and publish articles extolling the virtues of travelling to Norfolk County for a visit. The award contest is expected to continue in 2012.

The Norfolk County Travel Writer of the Year Award prize was $1,000, co-sponsored by Norfolk County and the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation.

For more information about travel ideas in Norfolk County, visit www.norfolktourism.ca.

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A copy of the article can be seen on George Bailey’s website:

http://www.whattravelwriterssay.com/portrowanont.html

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Media contacts:

Clark Hoskin, Manager, Tourism and Economic Development, Norfolk County, Phone: 519-426-5870 ext 1238

Dennis Travale, Mayor, Norfolk County, Phone: 519-426-5870 ext 1220