Hospitality NL has teamed up with our partners at Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Adventure Central Newfoundland, Destination Labrador, Destination St. John’s, Go Western NL, and Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland to celebrate Tourism Week 2023! We asked municipalities across the province: What value does tourism bring to your community? Vital to the economic and…

Tourism Week is an annual invitation for all tourism partners to come together to champion and promote Canada’s destinations, tourism businesses, and employees – from coast to coast to coast. The rebuilding of Canada’s visitor economy is now underway, but there’s a long way to go before tourism reclaims being the $105-billion economic powerhouse it…

The Government of Canada announced its 2023 budget on Tuesday evening, entitled ” A Made-In-Canada Plan”. This budget focuses on strengthening the middle class and quality of life for Canadians. Some key highlights from the 2023 Federal Budget relevant to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry include: Other highlights include: Programs: Labour and Workforce: Access Hospitality…

Promote tourism, establish connections, and support local at the 2023 Atlantic Canada Showcase! Since 1994, the Atlantic Canada Showcase has brought together national and international buyers to provide them with an opportunity to experience Atlantic Canada’s products. This biennial event is a buyer-seated marketplace, designed especially for the group tour, F.I.T., and specialty travel industry,…

Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador has heard our members loud and clear: servicing debt is one of the greatest challenges tourism operators are currently facing. We know that the tourism industry was the first hit and the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that it will be the last to recover. Our members have taken…

Are you interested in meeting job candidates in St. John’s who are ready to work in the tourism industry this summer? To help you find your future employees, Horizon TNL, in partnership with Hospitality NL, is planning an in-person Tourism Industry Hiring Event. The candidates will be preselected clients of Horizon TNL and/or clients of…

Gander, NL –This morning, the province’s tourism industry association opened its 3-day long annual Conference & Trade Show, themed “Stronger Together”, at the Quality Hotel and Albatross Hotel in Gander. Over the next few days, industry leaders, government officials, and special guests will attend various educational sessions and networking events. With over 300delegates, this annual…

Due to high demand, Full Event and Day Pass Registration for Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador’s 2023 Conference & Trade Show is now closed. The 39th Annual Conference & Trade Show, happening in Gander from February 28th to March 2nd, is the largest tourism industry conference in the province. Hundreds of industry leaders, operators, and partners…

Hospitality NL is pleased to announce The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of  Rural Economic Development will be attending our 2023 Conference and Trade Show.  Minister Hutchings will attend the 39th annual event, happening in Gander from February 28 – March 02, 2023. Hundreds of Newfoundland & Labrador’s tourism business operators and partners will gather for…

Hospitality NL is pleased to announce a new Award Category for our 2023 Conference and Trade Show.  The Tourism Employee Award of Excellence recognizes a front-line tourism employee* who has demonstrated exemplary work performance, thereby enhancing business or customer satisfaction. This individual is valued for their outstanding service and seen as a key contributor to team…