Nominate someone you know (or yourself) for Hospitality NL’s Tourism Excellence Awards Hospitality NL is seeking nominations for the 2023 Tourism Excellence Awards, to be presented at our Annual Conference Gala, March 2nd in Gander. We’re looking for tourism business operators who demonstrate passion, innovation, dedication, and ingenuity. Sound like you, or someone you know? …

You’re Invited to Participate in a Study on Canada’s Tourism Workforce Tourism HR Canada is conducting a compensation study for the Canadian tourism and hospitality sector. Our aim is to get a comprehensive picture of how tourism business operators think about compensation within the context of COVID-19 recovery, and the ongoing labour crunch affecting the…

Transitional Support Program for Smaller Employers Expanded!   Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to share that the Provincial Government has expanded the criteria for the Transitional Support Program for Smaller Employers, broadening eligibility and extending the application deadline.   The program now provides short-term financial support to employers of 100 or less employees that…

Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador is pleased to announce a newcorporate sponsor: Steers Insurance. As Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest independent broker, Steers has been providing insurance to Newfoundland and Labradorians for nearly 100 years.  As a part of the sponsorship, Steers will support association initiatives and, from time to time, offer members helpful insurance advice. Hospitality…

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced the launch of ‘Transition. Transform. Thrive. A Tourism Vision and Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador.’ Minister Crocker was joined by tourism, hospitality and cultural industry stakeholders and partners at The Rooms in St. John’s for the announcement.   Also known as Vision 2026,…

Housing Catalyst Plan This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (“Hospitality NL”) to submit proposals for the provision of professional services as further described in Section 4.2 Scope of Work and Deliverables. Hospitality NL is the Tourism Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, representing tourism/hospitality operators throughout the…

Tourism Workforce Action Plan This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (“Hospitality NL”) to submit proposals for the provision of professional services as further described in Section 4.2 Scope of Work and Deliverables. Hospitality NL is the Tourism Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, representing tourism/hospitality operators throughout…

May 30, 2022 For Immediate Release St. John’s, NL: Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador kicked off Tourism Week 2022 today in the province. Tourism Week runs from Sunday, May 29th to Saturday, June 4th.  Tourism Week is an annual recognition of Newfoundland and Labrador’s and Canada’s tourism industry and the impacts it makes in the community,…

Canada’s largest car-sharing company, Turo, is launching in Newfoundland and Labrador just in time for this year’s peak tourism season. Provincial small business owners and individuals can now sign up at Turo.com to earn extra income by sharing their personal vehicles. Guests will be able to book vehicles in Newfoundland and Labrador beginning May 17.…

Regional Trainer(s) – Eligibility List Hospitality NL is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals for a Regional Trainer(s) – Eligibility List for training programs offered by the association.  Regional Trainer(s) will work with Hospitality NL on a contractual as needed basis. Duties: Delivers training with a Customer Service focus Facilitates group learning activities Completes documentation…