April 5th, 2021For Immediate Release St. John’s – Hospitality NL is pleased to see the announcement from Marine Atlantic today regarding the reversal of the 2021 rate increase to help enable a strong return for the economy. Marine Atlantic stated today online that customers who have or will travel after April 1, 2021, will receive…

Hospitality NL Disappointed with Images of Overcrowding at NL Bars; Stressing that Tourism/Hospitality Sector is Committed to Public Safety For Immediate Release                                                                   July 9,…

For Immediate Release January 28, 2020 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce Tony Chapman, a celebrated keynote speaker, moderator, media personality and consultant who draws upon his three decades of experience as a consumer expert and business strategist, as the keynote speaker for it’s 2020 Conference & Trade Show. Tony will engage tourism operators from across the…

November 26, 2019 – Hospitality NL is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of the Silver Anniversary Scholarship are Jillian Wight and Ben Burton. “There is truly a mountain of capable and bright youth in this province and that was evident in the quality of the applications we received this year”, says Hospitality NL Chair, Larry Laite. “Jillian…

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador are joining forces to address short-term rental concerns in the province. On Saturday, November 16, MNL delegates voted at their AGM in favour of a resolution that will see the organizations work together to develop short-term rental guidelines.   Currently, the short-term rental industry operates…

Please Note: From 5:00 pm-6:00 pm the job fair will have a sensory friendly hour. Media outlets will not have access to the fair during this hour. Use of flash photography and any audio/visual equipment will be prohibited during this time. Adjustments may be made to the environment during this time. April 16, 2019 –…

April 9, 2019 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, is pleased to host a Tourism Town Hall session today in Bonavista, providing an opportunity for the local tourism industry to engage with national tourism organizations and better understand efforts being made on national tourism issues. The Tourism…

February 28, 2019 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador hosted the annual Tourism Excellence Awards Gala on Thursday night as the grand finale to the 36th Annual Conference and Trade Show, held in Gander from February 26-28. The Gala featured the presentation of the Tourism Excellence Awards, recognizing the outstanding tourism leaders and businesses that make…

February 28, 2019, Unceded Territory of the Beothuk & Mi’kmaq Peoples (St. John’s, Newfoundland) – Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) signed a memorandum of understanding today at the Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador Conference and Trade Show. The memorandum will help to further establish and promote Indigenous tourism within…

February 27, 2019 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is excited to kick off its Annual Conference and Trade Show today with Greg Oates, Chief Innovation Officer for NEXTFactor Enterprises Inc., delivering the keynote address to delegates. The Conference, taking place in Gander from February 26-28, is the chief tourism industry event in the province, bringing…