Applications are now being accepted for the Provincial Government’s Student Summer Employment Programs (SSEP). The SSEP is supported through funding provided by the Provincial Government and delivered by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills and Labour. The application deadline for private and not-for-profit groups interested in hiring post-secondary students is March 28, 2019 (noon). … Continued

Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism is now accepting applications for food and beverage listings on www.NewfoundlandLabrador.com. This is a new opportunity for you to promote your food and beverage business with a promotional description, photographs, google mapping location(s), and links to your website and social media channels. Participation is free! Previously, food and beverage listings appearing … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

February 26, 2019 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce the opening of its 2019 Conference and Trade Show today in Gander, starting with its Annual General Meeting and the announcement of the 2019 Board of Directors. “Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is led by a dedicated group of tourism champions who volunteer their … Continued

February 1, 2019 – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city of St. John’s has been selected to host Atlantic Canada Showcase, October 6-8, 2019. Atlantic Canada Showcase (ACS) is a biennial buyer-seated tourism marketplace designed especially for the motorcoach, group, Fully Independent Travel and specialty travel industry. The event entails three … Continued

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce Greg Oates, Chief Innovation Officer for NEXTFactor Enterprises Inc., as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Conference and Trade Show taking place in Gander, February 26-28, 2019. The keynote session is sponsored by Marine Atlantic Inc. Greg Oates is Chief Innovation Officer at NEXTFactor Enterprises, which develops … Continued

The recent growth of tourism activity in Canada has attracted a renewed focus on the sector by various stakeholders, including government. Despite this renewed focus, tourism businesses continue to struggle with a range of issues that require attention. Your response to the Tourism Outlook and Labour Issues Survey is important because it will allow us … Continued

Tourism operators in the province are allegedly receiving sales calls from a company in Montreal, ‘Universal Media’ who claim they are selling listings in the Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Guide at a cost of $599.99. It is important to bring to your attention that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is not affiliated in any … Continued