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Pictured left to right: Darlene Grant Fiander, President, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia, and Executive Director, Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council, and Chair of the Tourism HR Canada Board of Directors; Philip Mondor, President and CEO, Tourism HR Canada; Sharon Banfield-Bovell, Director of Resource Mobilization and Development, Caribbean Tourism Organization; and Joe Baker, Tourism HR Canada Board Member and Dean at the Okanagan College School of Business.

Caribbean Tourism Organization and Tourism HR Canada to Strengthen Tourism Workforce

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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Tourism HR Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will support and grow a skilled, sustainable tourism workforce in both regions. Announced at the recent Tourism Labor Market Forum held in Ottawa, Canada, the collaborative working relationship builds upon long-established tourism links between the two regions. The […]

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Tourism HR Canada Pledges Action on Sustainability

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Newest signatory to the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge taking meaningful, measurable steps to implement and support sustainable practices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (OTTAWA, ON—October 4, 2023) Tourism HR Canada today demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by signing the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge. The organization will increase its sustainability performance each year, through to 2030, using an

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Tourism HR Canada Congratulates New Federal Cabinet

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On July 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to the members of the federal cabinet. Seven new ministers were appointed, while 23 ministers saw a change to their portfolios; eight ministers remained in their portfolios. Tourism HR Canada congratulates the newly appointed ministers and those who take on a new portfolio. The organization looks

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Tourism HR Canada Applauds Workforce Focus of Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

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July 4, 2023 (Ottawa, Ontario) – The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, today announced the Government of Canada’s new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, highlighting key priorities and targets to enhance the visitor economy. Given the widespread labour challenges faced by tourism operators across the country, Tourism HR Canada is

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Tourism HR Canada Seeks to Fill Workforce Gap Left by the Pandemic

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Discover Tourism shifts the narrative on career opportunities Ottawa, April 4, 2023 – Travel is rebounding from the COVID pandemic more quickly than expected, with widespread global interest in experiencing all that Canada has to offer, but Canadian tourism businesses are operating with more than 100,000 fewer workers than they were in 2019. Tourism HR

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Tourism HR Canada Welcomes Restaurants Canada CEO to Its Board

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Christian Buhagiar brings key insights from tourism’s largest industry group (OTTAWA, ON—February 24, 2023) Tourism HR Canada today announces the appointment of Restaurants Canada President and CEO Christian Buhagiar to its board of directors. Christian brings vast governance experience and will provide an important voice from the food and beverage services industry as it and

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Tourism HR Canada Welcomes Two New Board Members

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Strong, pan-Canadian leadership will guide growth of tourism workforce OTTAWA, ON—February 10, 2023) Tourism HR Canada today announced the appointment of two new directors to its board. Bringing extensive experience in both the tourism sector and governance are France Dionne, Executive Director of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), and Xavier Gret,

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Employer of the Year Award Recognizes Model for Workplace Culture

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Tourism HR Canada congratulates Tourism Kingston on being named Tourism Employer of the Year at this year’s Canadian Tourism Awards gala. Hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), the awards recognize success, leadership, and innovation in Canada’s tourism industry, and reward those people, places, organizations, and events that have gone above and beyond

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“Travel as a Force for Good”: Canadian Tourism Awards Employee of the Year Winner

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Tourism HR Canada congratulates Kaleigh Potts, Client Services Team Lead at Adventure Canada, who was this year’s recipient of the Tourism HR Canada Employee of the Year Award. Kaleigh accepted the award at the Canadian Tourism Awards gala, part of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s annual Tourism Congress. Kaleigh has been a valued member

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An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. The new plan demonstrates strong determination by the government to address economic and labour force needs through the immigration system. The plan increases the number of applications under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Family Reunification Program, which could open opportunities for tourism

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