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…

Hospitality NL’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the theatre in the Quality Hotel, Gander during our Annual Conference and Trade Show. Meeting check-in starts at 12:30 p.m. in the hotel lobby.  Hospitality NL will announce the 2023 Board of Directors at the…

Hospitality NL, in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is pleased to announce that we’ll be offering our nationally-recognized customer service training program, Service Best, at a discounted rate for 2023.    Service Best is a full-day workshop that teaches tourism businesses and employees how to create memorable customer experiences, identify…