By LAURA YORKE
Prince Edward Island’s oldest business is a finalist in the National Tourism Awards.
Shaws Hotel and Cottages, Brackley Beach, was nominated for business of the year. Owner Robbie Shaw said he was pleased to learn his business was a finalist for the award.
“You always appreciate being recognized by your peers in the industry.”
The awards were developed in 2003 by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada to recognize and foster excellence in Canadian tourism.
As the owner of PEI’s oldest business and Canada’s oldest family-operated inn, Shaw said he is proud to carry on his family’s legacy.
“It would be an honour (to win).”
Shaws Hotel and Cottages was also recognized as a Canadian national historic site in 2005.
Shaw and his wife, Pam, have operated the business for the past 30 years after taking it over from his father, Gordon. Next year will mark the 150th anniversary for the resort.
Two other Island businesses are also finalists for the National Tourism Awards:
APM Construction for corporate partner of the year and D.P. Murphy Inc. for excellence in human resources development.
The awards recognize people, places, organizations and events in Canada that offer a superior tourism experience to travelers. Three finalists are selected, by the TIAC, in each of the 14 categories with 42 finalists in total from all of the 10 provinces and Canada’s north.
The finalists exemplify the spirit of excellence in the tourism industry, said Randy Williams, CEO and president of the TIAC.
“They have demonstrated leadership, innovation and a commitment to the highest levels of service.”
The awards will be presented at a gala dinner Nov. 3, 2009, during Canada’s Tourism Leadership Summit in Saint John, N.B.
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