Top 5 books for restaurant owners

By Megan Prevost Many professional fields provide opportunities to grow through the pursuit of outside research and books. Taking a little time to read up on your work can pay back huge dividends in performance, but often this doesn’t ring true for fields where experience is king. Experience is the best teacher in many arenas, […]

What Canadian hospitality can learn from Australia

By Peter Dougherty This time last year, the future of the Canadian hospitality business — and hospitality in general — seemed unsure. Fortunately, things have changed. The hospitality industry is re-emerging to serve Canadians who are excited to be back at their favourite restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. But we’re not out of the woods […]

More support coming for Newfoundland and Labrador hospitality industry

Press Release To assist eligible tourism and hospitality-based operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a $25 million support program for the industry. Under the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program, eligible small- and medium-sized tourism operators will be able to apply for a one-time, non-repayable working capital contribution of […]

SilverChef reveals finalists for Hospitality Awards 2020

Press Release Vancouver – On February 10, SilverChef, Canada’s leading hospitality financier, announced the finalists of its 2020 Hospitality Awards program. Six hospitality owners have been shortlisted to go through to the finals, which will take place on March 3, at the Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto. Finalists have been acknowledged for setting new standards in […]

World’s foremost food trendsetters gather in Toronto for annual Terroir Symposium

Annual Terroir Symposium will showcase the best of global hospitality, tourism and cuisine Press release On April 23, Toronto will host more than 60 of the most visionary, knowledgeable and innovative professionals in hospitality and tourism at the annual Terroir Symposium. Now in its 12th year, Terroir is North America’s marquee gathering for sommeliers, chefs, hoteliers and producers, which has made Ontario a […]

Centerplate chosen as exclusive food and beverage partner for St. John’s Convention Centre

Press release The Board of Directors of St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. have announced the selection of event hospitality leader Centerplate as the exclusive catering partner for the St. John’s Convention Centre (SJCC), following a comprehensive bid process. Located in the heart of beautiful downtown St. John’s, SJCC offers state-of-the-art facilities for meetings, conferences […]