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…

Many employees working in the hospitality and tourism sector, particularly in rural areas of this province, are seasonal workers. Thus, the Federal Government’s recent decision to extend EI for seasonal workers is a welcomed announcement for our sector. To better support seasonal workers, the Government of Canada will continue to provide up to 5 additional…

We have now opened nominations for Hospitality NL’s annual Tourism Excellence Awards! Every year, these awards honour Newfoundland and Labrador’s exceptional tourism industry operators who demonstrate passion, innovation, dedication, ingenuity, and resilience in their work. For more information about the 2024 Tourism Excellence Awards and nomination process: 2024 Tourism Excellence Awards – HNL | Hospitality…

The federal government has announced tax policy changes that will crack down on short-term rentals such as AirBnb and Vrbo properties, with the goal of expanding the long-term rental supply nationwide. The federal government will no longer allow short-term rentals to claim income tax deductions on rental expenses for their short-stay properties in regions where short-term…