Nunavut should upgrade infrastructure for tourists

Tourism is one of the largest and fasting growing sectors in the world. Tourist dollars benefit almost every sector of the economy.

The United States has the largest economy in the world and a whole generation (baby-boomers) retiring in a few years. When I read about a cruise ship being half empty going into Iqaluit and seniors having to walk over rocks for access, the infrastructure must be improved.

I have visited such destinations as Thailand, Japan and most of Europe and these countries go out of their way to attract every tourist dollar possible. These economies, especially Thailand, have benefited enormously from what tourists spend.

Nunavut should upgrade some of their facilities and believe me they will come!

As a southerner living in Montreal I can tell you people are very interested in the Inuit culture and believe me, I know people who would pay good money to sleep in an igloo just because it’s something new for them. The unspoiled nature of Canada’s north is a treasure that must be discovered.

James Charron
Montreal