Tourism plays an important role in Manitoba's Economy, especially in Dauphin.
According to a release from Tourism Manitoba, 2023 set record numbers, with 10.4 million visitors who spent a record $1.82 billion throughout the province.
Tourism Manitoba notes that Many international visitors are looking for authentic Indigenous tourism experiences, and this has led to more than a doubling of local indigenous businesses.
2019 had 81 Indigenous businesses on the books, and 2023 had about 170 Indigenous businesses.
This is the first time since 2019 that Manitoba has seen this tourism boom, a positive sign the industry is moving beyond recovery to growth.
