Hospitality NL will lead a three-year training and research project aimed at reskilling non-tourism sector workers for employment in the tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Reskill project is supported by the NL Workforce Innovation Centre’s (WIC) Research and Innovation Program. Funding is provided by the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, under…

For immediate release April 30, 2018 St. John’s – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial tourism industry association, is calling for immediate action by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to address the issue of unlicensed accommodations operating within the province in direct contravention to the Tourist Establishments Act. Under the Tourist Establishments Act in…

Contractual May 2018 – May 2019 Are you passionate about tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador? We are too! Hospitality NL is looking for an energetic, motivated, and talented individual to take on the role of Program Coordinator. This position comes with responsibility for organizing and coordinating projects that focus on tourism workforce and industry development…

For immediate release April 11, 2018 St. John’s – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to host a Tourism Job Fair, taking place today from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at the Holiday Inn St. John’s. This inclusive event features prominent tourism employers from around the province, all of which are hoping to recruit employees for current job…

Since 2010, when Canada received approved destination status in China, the number of Chinese visitors coming to Canada has more than tripled. This means new opportunities for Canadian tourism businesses. To celebrate Canada-China Year of Tourism 2018, Tourism HR Canada is working with the Government of Canada to offer this special edition of “Welcoming International…

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to partner with Inclusion NL to present Dolphin Disabilities Mentoring Day, March 21, 2018! This is a great opportunity to establish strategic partnerships, and gain access to a valuable talent pool. Disabilities Mentoring Day (DMD) will facilitate the pairing of an individual within your organization (Mentor) with a job-ready…

For Immediate Release February 22, 2018 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador hosted the annual Tourism Excellence Awards Gala on Thursday night as the grand finale to the 35th Annual Conference and Trade Show, held in St. John’s from February 20-22. The Tourism Excellence Awards Gala featured the presentation of the Tourism Excellence Awards, recognizing the…

For Immediate Release February 22, 2018 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual Conference and Trade Show enters its final day with a look at tourism from the national perspective, including an address from the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and MP for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl. “We are pleased to have a large…

For Immediate Release February 21, 2018 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is excited to kick off its Annual Conference and Trade Show today with tourism development leader, Doug Lansky, delivering the keynote address to delegates. The Conference, taking place in St. John’s from February 20-22, will provide a platform for tourism leaders and stakeholders to…

For Immediate Release February 20, 2018 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce the opening of its 2018 Conference and Trade Show today in St. John’s, starting with its Annual General Meeting and the announcement of the 2018 Board of Directors. “On behalf of the association and its membership, I would like to…