Conference Information

Operating in a fast-moving and competitive environment, tourism businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador are constantly exploring new ways to grow and innovate. With destinations around the world competing for visitors, the power of collaboration, networking, and shared learning has never been more essential.

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual Conference and Trade Show is the premier gathering for the province’s tourism industry. It brings together operators, suppliers, and stakeholders from every region to connect, learn, and strengthen their businesses.

Through engaging keynote sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities, delegates will gain the insights, tools, and strategies needed to:

• Expand their industry networks and partnerships

• Identify growth opportunities within their operations

• Leverage emerging trends and technologies

• Strengthen their competitive edge in a changing market

Join us for three dynamic days of inspiration, collaboration, and practical takeaways designed to help you chart the next path forward for your tourism business.

What’s in It for You at Hospitality NL’s Conference & Trade Show

Each year, delegates leave Hospitality NL’s Conference and Trade Show energized, inspired, and better connected. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or have been with us from the start, this is the one event that consistently delivers fresh ideas, valuable partnerships, and practical solutions to help your business grow.

Why Attend

• Connect with peers who get it. You’ll meet operators who face the same challenges you do — and who often become trusted contacts for advice, referrals, and collaboration.

• Build your support network. From suppliers to municipalities to government partners, discover new allies and resources that can help strengthen your operation and destination.

• Get inspired. Learn from leading tourism experts and innovators who’ll challenge you to think differently and take actionable steps toward greater competitiveness and profitability.

• Hear directly from decision-makers. Engage with government officials and industry leaders who are shaping the policies and programs driving tourism growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Who You’ll Meet

Hospitality NL’s Conference is the largest annual gathering of the province’s tourism community — a dynamic mix of people and organizations dedicated to the industry’s success, including:

• Private tourism operators — accommodations, restaurants, tours, adventure experiences, outfitters, and attractions

• Non-profit cultural, community, and natural attractions — parks, theatre groups, festivals, and heritage sites

• Suppliers of tourism products and services — both as delegates and Trade Show exhibitors ready to support your business needs

• Destination management organizations, regional associations, and sector groups

• Municipal representatives involved in tourism development and event planning

• Provincial and federal government partners advancing tourism and economic growth

This is where Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry comes together — to learn, share, and shape the future, together.

What is the purpose of the Conference?

At our Annual Conference and Trade Show, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to empowering every tourism manager, owner, operator, and leader across the province to reach new heights of success.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more collaborative, and more innovative industry — one that drives demand for Newfoundland and Labrador’s extraordinary tourism products and experiences.

We believe in the incredible potential of our province as a premier destination, rich in culture, character, and natural beauty. Our Conference is a celebration of that spirit — a showcase of the diverse people, places, and experiences that make Newfoundland and Labrador truly one of a kind.

Join us as we celebrate our industry, share ideas, and shape the future of tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador.