January 2021

Has COVID Affected Canadians’ Perceptions of Tourism?

In 2017, Tourism HR Canada published the results of a survey asking Canadians about their perceptions of the tourism sector as a place of work. It showed that Canadians viewed many aspects of tourism positively, but held negative views as well. Many respondents had positive perceptions of tourism and would recommend it as a place […]

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Tourism Unemployment Hits Unprecedented Levels in 2020

Labour Force Survey Annual Highlights (2020) COVID-19 has had a massive negative impact on Canadian employment. At its peak, Statistics Canada estimated that over 5 million Canadians had either lost their job or had their working hours reduced by more than 50% due to the pandemic. COVID-19 hit the tourism sector particularly hard. Before the

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The LGBT+ Community Expected to Play a Big Role in Canada’s Tourism Recovery

Certificate program teaches businesses how to become market ready, free only until March 31, 2021 A recent study by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) shows that 90 percent of Canadian LGBT+ travellers intend to travel domestically amidst international uncertainty and represent a $12 billion leisure travel opportunity. The CGLCC has partnered with Tourism HR

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Connecting Newcomers for Ongoing Support and Success

As an extension to the Destination Employment Facebook page, Tourism HR Canada and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) recently launched a Facebook group exclusively for individuals who’ve participated in the pan-Canadian Destination Employment program. This alumni group will serve as a networking platform for program graduates who might want to share their experiences as

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Watch: Workforce Shortfall – And What It Takes to Restart Canada’s Tourism Workforce

Tourism HR Canada’s latest webinar, Workforce Shortfall – And What It Takes to Restart Canada’s Tourism Workforce, is now available to view. We have been tracking the impacts of COVID on the tourism workforce, and the fallout on GDP and consumer confidence. Other research in collaboration with the Conference Board of Canada focuses on labour

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Webinar: Workforce Shortfall – And What It Takes to Restart Canada’s Tourism Workforce

Tourism HR Canada has been tracking the impacts of COVID on the tourism workforce, and the fallout on GDP and consumer confidence. Other research in collaboration with the Conference Board focuses on labour projections: by sector, by region, and more. Tourism is facing staggering employment losses that far exceed the overall economy, and projections suggest

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Tourism Employment Losses Nothing Short of Catastrophic

Nearly 90% of Year-Over-Year Employment Losses in Tourism Tourism employment decreased for the third month in a row in December, falling by 56,700, a 3.5% decrease from November. (Data is from the week of December 6 to 12.) Tourism employment decreased in all provinces except in Quebec, where employment essentially flat, increasing by a miniscule

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