October 2016 (seasonally unadjusted) In October 2016, the unemployment rate1 in the tourism sector was at 5.3%, which is 0.5% lower than the rate reported in October 2015, but the same rate as the previous month (September 2016) when the unemployment rate also stood at 5.3%. At 5.3%, tourism’s unemployment rate was well below Canada’s seasonally … Continued

Are your employees equipped to serve visitors from emerging markets? As the growing middle and upper classes of economic powerhouses Brazil, China, Russia, and India enjoy more disposable income and more free time, they are travelling more and expecting memorable tourism experiences. In order to attract their business, Canadian tourism and hospitality employees will need … Continued

Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping both students and their communities. Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for young people … Continued

TIAC’s Pre-Budget Submission Despite the upward trend in international visitors to Canada over the last couple of years, the potential for industry growth is significantly constrained by expensive and inefficient access to the country, labour shortages and inadequate marketing dollars to promote Canada internationally and generate economic returns to communities across the country. In short … Continued

For Immediate Release January 12, 2017 – Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce writer, broadcaster and futurist, Jesse Hirsh, as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Conference and Trade Show taking place in Gander, February 21st to February 23rd, 2017. The keynote session is sponsored by Marine Atlantic Inc. “Today’s traveller is not interested in spending … Continued

Contractual – February 1, 2017 – December 29, 2017 Duties: The Technology Resource Coordinator implements and manages the overall delivery of information, communications, and technology services for the TourismTechnology.com program for Hospitality NL. The coordinator provides basic to high-level, hands-on support and expertise to Tourism Businesses in Newfoundland & Labrador. The Coordinator also administers and maintains … Continued