Tourism HR Canada is piloting a new accreditation program to recognize disability-inclusive tourism workplaces: the National Pro-Abilities Employer Program. We’re currently seeking qualified reviewers from across Canada to form part of a standing Review Panel. The Pro-Abilities Program aims to…
Helping You Build IDEAL Workplaces—Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible, and Leading Tourism HR Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of Navigating Inclusive Tourism Workplaces eLearning, a dynamic new skill-building opportunity under the Belong project. This eight-module online course has been…
As part of its Belong initiative, Tourism HR Canada has conducted a range of research activities to provide a foundation for understanding individuals with disabilities in the tourism workforce, and to offer tailored recommendations to create accessible, inclusive workplaces and…
Struggling to Fill Positions or Expand Your Workforce? If you’re unsure how to tap into the rich talent pool of individuals with disabilities, now is the perfect time to discover a diverse, skilled workforce ready to help your business succeed….
Tourism HR Canada Announces Launch of the Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic (OTTAWA, ON—January 9, 2025) As part of its commitment to fostering an inclusive tourism sector, Tourism HR Canada announces a new initiative to help Canada’s tourism employers by launching…
Do you want to make tourism experiences more accessible? Apply now to join Accessibility Standards Canada’s new technical committee on accessible tourism. What the committee will do The committee will create a standard to help make tourism experiences more inclusive…
Tourism HR Canada congratulates the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) on hosting yet another hugely successful Tourism Congress. Held this year in Vancouver, the event brought together tourism champions from across Canada to discuss key issues impacting the sector,…
Belong’s first Community Café Circle was a resounding success. Held during the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB) Summit in Saint John, the event brought together tourism operators from across the province, creating a unique platform to explore how…
“Try things, fail forward. What matters is that you stay open to learning and improving, and that the efforts that you’re making are done with an open heart.” Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer, shared inspiring words, lived experiences,…
