First Nation says Nanaimo hotel will showcase its culture – Times Colonist
June 2, 2023
Long-awaited nine-storey hotel next to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, majority owned by the Snuneymuxw First Nation, celebrated its grand opening this week
The Snuneymuxw First Nation, majority owner of the new Courtyard by Marriott in Nanaimo, celebrated this week the grand opening of the long-awaited nine-storey hotel next to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
The venture gives the Snuneymuxw people the chance to share their culture with visitors from around the world while supporting economic growth for the First Nation and entire community, said Chief Mike Wyse.
“By investing in Nanaimo’s hospitality industry, we have created local jobs and established essential infrastructure that benefits a growing tourism sector.”
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