Hospitality NL would like to officially announce their strategic training partnership with St. John Ambulance, a renowned leader in first aid and health and safety education. As Canada’s standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services, St. John Ambulance offers innovative programs, ensuring Canadians receive the best quality training. St. John Ambulance is widely…

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Kaitlin Ash, who joins us as our Tourism Industry Engagement Coordinator. Kaitlin brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role, and she is dedicated to supporting Short Term Rental Accommodations providers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. If you operate a short term rental…

Hospitality NL held it’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Delta St. John’s. During the meeting the results of the recent board election were announced. Successful Directors-at-Large joining the board are:    Renee Collins, Hare Bay Adventures    Jessica Holmes, Arbour Holdings Inc.   Cathy Lomond, Hotel Port aux Basques    Rick…

Hospitality NL set the stage on fire as they rolled out the red carpet for the crème de la crème of the tourism industry at the illustrious Annual Tourism Excellence Awards Gala on Thursday, February 22. This glamorous affair served as the pièce de résistance to the spectacular 2024 Annual Conference and Trade Show, which…

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador kicks off 2024 Conference and Trade Show by launching crucial We Are Tourism Workforce Action Plan. February 21, 2024 For Immediate Release St. Johns, NL With expenditures reaching $1.2 billion, there’s no question that tourism is a vital sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. With over 2,300 businesses, the industry creates opportunities…

Tourism Industry Engagement Coordinator Contractual January – May 2024 Hospitality NL is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Tourism Industry Engagement Coordinator for a 5-month contract. The primary objective of this project is to research and identify unregistered short-term rental accommodations in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful candidate will play a critical role in assisting…

Have you considered serving on Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador’s Board of Directors? Hospitality NL is seeking tourism industry leaders from across all regions of the province to submit nominations. As a member of Hospitality NL’s Board of Directors, you’ll be empowered by our members to guide the direction of the association and determine the strategic…

We at Hospitality NL are pleased to announce that Eric Termuende will serve as keynote speaker for this year’s conference and trade show. A specialist in the future of work, labour, and artificial intelligence, his talk will be deeply relevant to our membership as we navigate ongoing technological advancements in the workplace. We look forward…

Join the 2023 Board of Directors, as Hospitality NL Chair, Deborah Bourden, provides an overview of the past year with the Chair’s Address. Hospitality NL will also announce the 2024 Board of Directors and welcome new members to the Board. As always, there will also be an opportunity for members to provide their priorities to…

The Government of Canada announced it has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard to lower credit card transaction fees for small businesses. The agreements also protect reward points offered to Canadian consumers by Canada’s large banks. SSmall businesses pay fees to process credit card transactions, with the largest component being the interchange fee paid to…