Upcoming Events
October 24 & November 13, 2025
HNL Info Session: Culinary Tourism & Exceptional Experiences
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL) will be in Western Newfoundland on October 24th, and are looking forward to share updates on two provincial tourism development initiatives and connect with local operators.​ Can't join in person on October 24th? Join the virtual session on November 13th.
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Whether you run a tour operation, restaurant, farm, brewery, accommodation, food production business, or culinary experience, we'd love for you to join!
When: November 13, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
​Culinary Tourism Development Strategy (in development)
This strategy will support food and beverage operators, producers, and culinary experience providers through establishing quality standards and a unique NL culinary brand, building operator capacity through training and resources, enhancing provincial culinary events and experiences, and creating networks for collaboration between producers, restaurants, tourism operators, and cultural organizations.
Project Lead/Contact: Allison Connors, Culinary Tourism Development | aconnors@hnl.ca
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Exceptional Experiences Program (launching soon)
The Exceptional Experiences Program designates and promotes high-quality, authentic, and market-ready experiences that reflect the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism brand. The program aims to elevate the province's tourism offerings, enhance its reputation as a bucket-list destination, and foster sustainable economic growth while promoting stronger tourism networks and broader exchange of ideas.
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Project Lead/Contact: Anthony Janes, Exceptional Experiences Program | ajanes@hnl.ca
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Join HNL to:
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Learn about both programs and timelines
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Ask questions about how these initiatives can support your operation
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Share what's happening in Western Newfoundland
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Connect directly with project teams
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October 31, 2025
Open House | 2026 Renewals for NewfoundlandLabrador.com
We’re hosting an open house from 9am-3:30pm on Friday, October 31st, for any tour operators needing last minute help to renew listings in the NL Tourism Operator Portal for 2026. No need to RSVP and there'll be Halloween treats!
Two ways to attend the open house:
1. In person with Emili Fraser at the Go Western NL office, on the 2nd Floor of the Commerce Court Building, 50 Main Street, Corner Brook.
Contact: emili@gowesternnewfoundland.com
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2. Virtually with Sophia Munden via Zoom.
For Zoom link, email sophia@gowesternnewfoundland.com.
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