Tourism Connect NL is coming to Clarenville, bringing together tourism operators and partners from Clarenville and eastern Newfoundland. This full-day regional industry event connects tourism operators, community leaders, industry partners and business-support organizations for practical learning, meaningful conversation and direct access to resources. Under the theme “Connecting People, Places and Product,” the day will explore the issues and opportunities shaping tourism businesses across Newfoundland and Labrador. Participants will hear regional perspectives, strengthen their workforce practices, explore useful digital tools and responsible AI, and connect with programs, funding partners and industry supports. The program is expected to include: • A regional industry conversation reflecting on the tourism season and emerging opportunities • Finding and Keeping People, a practical workforce workshop • Digital Tools and Responsible AI, with realistic applications for tourism businesses • A luncheon highlighting local food, Seasoned NL and Exceptional Experiences • A regional roundtable focused on local priorities, challenges and next steps • The Connection Hub, providing direct access to Hospitality NL and participating industry partners Tourism Connect NL is designed for accommodations, food and beverage businesses, attractions, tour operators, experience providers, transportation businesses, destination organizations, municipalities and other partners in the visitor economy. Whether you are looking for new ideas, practical tools or the right person to help move an opportunity forward, this event is built to help you make the connection.
Funding for this imitative has been provided by the Labor Market Development Agreement (LMDA) between the Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
134 Trans-Canada Hwy in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NDT Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. The final agenda and venue details will be shared with registered participants.
Registration includes the full-day program, two practical workshops, lunch, refreshment breaks, participant resources and access to the Tourism Connect NL Connection Hub. Advance registration is required. Registration may be transferred to another participant at no charge. Cancellations received at least seven days before the event are eligible for a refund. After that date, registrations are non-refundable but remain transferable.
