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 […]

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 […]

In Canada, 32 restaurants will participate in Good France to celebrate the diversity and dynamism of French gastronomy

Press release Good France / Goût de France is a unique global event held on five continents in over 150 countries which, for this fourth consecutive year, will involve restaurants and chefs from around the world. Every one of them will offer “French menus” on the same day, Wednesday 21 March 2018, including Starter(s), Main course, […]

Centennial College adopts It’s Your Shift sexual violence and intervention training

Press release Centennial College’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts is integrating the industry’s “It’s Your Shift” Sexual Violence and Intervention Training program into its own curriculum to ensure its hospitality students are equipped to identify and intervene in instances of sexual violence and harassment in the workplace. It’s a timely issue. The hospitality […]

Centennial College receives Feast On certification from the Culinary Tourism Alliance

Press release Centennial College’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts has become the first academic institution to receive Feast On certification for its sourcing of local food and beverage products used in the academic programs, as well as purchased for the school’s experiential-learning foodservice operations. Feast On is a certification program established by the Culinary […]

The impact of Budget 2017 on foodservice

Foodservice industry should expect changes, both good and bad, with new federal budget By Kavita Sabharwal With the tabling of Budget 2017 comes some changes for the foodservice industry. Although the government plans to increase tourism funding and is putting into place rules to make trade less costly across provincial lines, some other changes to […]

MTLàTABLE attracts a record 103,000 foodies in 2016

Press release MTLàTABLE, the annual culinary event organized each fall by Tourisme Montréal, generated more than $5.7 million in revenues across 150 participating restaurants in 12 Montréal neighbourhoods this year. The fifth edition attracted 103,000 food lovers, marking a two per cent increase over 2015. “Montréal is increasingly being recognized as a great place to eat. Fully 25 […]