October 29, 2018 – As many areas of the province face increased fiscal restraint and look for ways to ease financial burdens, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is encouraging municipalities to consider the tourism industry as a key economic driver for communities. Tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador is big business, with over 2,600 tourism-related businesses, 78%…

Good day, As part of the commitments made in The Path Forward Plan for the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, the TFW Program is currently conducting reviews of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) service standards and processing fee. These reviews are being undertaken with a view to increasing the speed and efficiency of service…

Check out the following regional tourism events hosted by your local DMO this fall. Go Western Newfoundland Tourism opportunities sessions, Annual General Meeting, Luncheon and Silent Auction – click here for details! Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland Annual General Meeting, luncheon and tourism opportunities sessions – click here for details! Destination Labrador Annual General Meeting…

A case study in partnership: Inspiring millennials to explore Canada – In 2016, Destination Canada launched the Millennial Travel Program with Bell Media and 21 industry partners – a massive bilingual content campaign that would challenge Canadian millennials to explore Canada’s urban backstreets, communal hubs and rugged trails, and to create their own experiences along…

September 12, 2018 – Hospitality NL is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the Silver Anniversary Scholarship are Sarah Keough and Marc Lewis. “Each year, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is fortunate to receive scholarship applications from plenty of qualified candidates,” says Hospitality NL Chair, Larry Laite. “It is truly a joy to learn of…

On behalf of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Caucus, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is requesting proposals from either one company or individual(s) to provide event management services for Atlantic Canada Showcase 2019. Atlantic Canada Showcase is a Buyer seated marketplace designed especially for the motorcoach, group, F.I.T. and specialty travel industry. It will be held in…

Accommodations Industry Releases Best Practice Guidelines for Canadian Regulators (ST. JOHN’S, NL) August 16, 2018 – Today, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), released best practice guidelines for regulating short-term rentals. Governments at all levels are grappling with the implications of the growing short-term rental industry and platforms…

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes immigration as a driver of economic development, innovation, and increased diversity. The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism will be hosting an engagement session at Admiral’s Green Clubhouse, Pippy Park, St. John’s, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 8:00am to 11:30am. Breakfast will be served at 8:00am, followed by…

In 2018, Parks Canada is updating the Terra Nova National Park Management Plan. A national park’s management plan guides decision making and is an important opportunity to celebrate past successes, re-evaluate goals and create new strategies for the future. We invite you to share your thoughts and ideas on the future of this important place.…

2016 Exit Survey Results In 2016, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation conducted a survey with non-resident visitors to the province to update visitor profiles. Survey results show that Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed visitors from across the globe, with Ontario (34%) remaining the primary market and vacation the prevailing purpose for visiting (34%).…