MONTRÉAL, July 15,
2024 /CNW/ - ADM Aéroports de Montréal and Indigenous
Tourism Québec (ITQ) are proud to announce the unveiling of the
first space showcasing Québec's 11 Indigenous Nations at YUL
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. This initiative is the
result of a mutual agreement to promote the cultures and tourism
offerings of Québec's 11 Indigenous Nations at strategic locations
throughout the terminal.
The aim of the three-year agreement is to promote and position
Québec's Indigenous cultural and tourism offerings at the YUL
gateway. It is part of ADM Aéroports de Montréal's commitment to
develop an Indigenous engagement strategy that will enable it to
establish lasting relationships with the First Peoples of
Québec.
The space features about 20 backlit posters that present, in
images and words, the Nations that make up Québec's Indigenous
Nations. Installed in the public areas of the terminal, it will be
on display throughout the summer and until the end of October 2024. Future installations will include
authentic Indigenous tourism experiences, art and cultural
objects.
"YUL Montréal-Trudeau, which handles more than 21 million
passengers, is an ideal place to showcase the cultural diversity of
Québec's Indigenous peoples," said Martin Massé, Vice President,
Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability at ADM Aéroports
de Montréal. "At YUL, we also count on a number of airlines serving
Indigenous communities, with whom we hope to continue consolidating
and strengthening our partnerships. We would like to thank
Indigenous Tourism Québec for this collaboration, which will allow
us to meet a growing demand from travellers and offer them an
authentic immersive experience."
For ITQ, this partnership represents an opportunity to
strengthen the development of Indigenous tourism in Québec by
offering a unique showcase to a wide range of travellers and
complements the recently developed Indigenous Zone at the Palais
des congrès and the hosting of the International Indigenous Tourism
Conference in February 2025 in
Montreal. "I am very proud of this
partnership and this first initiative," said ITQ President Steeve
Wadohandik Gros-Louis. "I welcome ADM's openness, which will allow
us to work together on great projects that will meet the
expectations of foreign tourists and serve as a tool to bring
people together, thus contributing to the growth and prosperity of
Indigenous tourism."
About Aéroports de Montréal
ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the
Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and
development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport,
certified 4-stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating
program, and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.
About Indigenous Tourism Québec
Founded in 1991, Indigenous Tourism Québec is the tourism
industry association representing Québec's Indigenous tourism
offering, with over 200 cultural and tourism experiences as
members. We guide and promote Indigenous entrepreneurs in tourism
markets through the strength of our relationships, our knowledge,
our advice, our networks and our strategies.
SOURCE Aéroports de Montréal