Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) partnership with Hospitality NL and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) are hosting Diversity & Inclusion training for the Tourism Industry.  To support efforts in developing market-ready products, CGLCC’s Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry workshop helps tourism-based businesses learn about 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion and how to…

Hospitality NL would like to officially announce their strategic training partnership with St. John Ambulance, a renowned leader in first aid and health and safety education. As Canada’s standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services, St. John Ambulance offers innovative programs, ensuring Canadians receive the best quality training. St. John Ambulance is widely…

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Kaitlin Ash, who joins us as our Tourism Industry Engagement Coordinator. Kaitlin brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role, and she is dedicated to supporting Short Term Rental Accommodations providers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. If you operate a short term rental…

Hospitality NL held it’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Delta St. John’s. During the meeting the results of the recent board election were announced. Successful Directors-at-Large joining the board are:    Renee Collins, Hare Bay Adventures    Jessica Holmes, Arbour Holdings Inc.   Cathy Lomond, Hotel Port aux Basques    Rick…

Hospitality NL set the stage on fire as they rolled out the red carpet for the crème de la crème of the tourism industry at the illustrious Annual Tourism Excellence Awards Gala on Thursday, February 22. This glamorous affair served as the pièce de résistance to the spectacular 2024 Annual Conference and Trade Show, which…

Have you considered serving on Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador’s Board of Directors? Hospitality NL is seeking tourism industry leaders from across all regions of the province to submit nominations. As a member of Hospitality NL’s Board of Directors, you’ll be empowered by our members to guide the direction of the association and determine the strategic…

The Government of Canada announced it has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard to lower credit card transaction fees for small businesses. The agreements also protect reward points offered to Canadian consumers by Canada’s large banks. SSmall businesses pay fees to process credit card transactions, with the largest component being the interchange fee paid to…

Many employees working in the hospitality and tourism sector, particularly in rural areas of this province, are seasonal workers. Thus, the Federal Government’s recent decision to extend EI for seasonal workers is a welcomed announcement for our sector. To better support seasonal workers, the Government of Canada will continue to provide up to 5 additional…

We have now opened nominations for Hospitality NL’s annual Tourism Excellence Awards! Every year, these awards honour Newfoundland and Labrador’s exceptional tourism industry operators who demonstrate passion, innovation, dedication, ingenuity, and resilience in their work. For more information about the 2024 Tourism Excellence Awards and nomination process: 2024 Tourism Excellence Awards – HNL | Hospitality…

The federal government has announced tax policy changes that will crack down on short-term rentals such as AirBnb and Vrbo properties, with the goal of expanding the long-term rental supply nationwide. The federal government will no longer allow short-term rentals to claim income tax deductions on rental expenses for their short-stay properties in regions where short-term…