Tourism Connect NL is coming to Corner Brook, bringing together tourism operators and partners from Corner Brook and western 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.
| TIME | SESSION |
| 8:30 AM | Doors Open, Coffee and Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome and Why We Are Here |
| 9:15 AM | Industry Panel: How Did the Season Go? |
| 10:15 AM | Nutrition Break |
| 10:45 AM | Workshop: Finding and Keeping People |
| 12:15 PM | Luncheon |
| 1:30 PM | Workshop: Digital Tools and Responsible AI |
| 3:00 PM | Nutrition Break |
| 3:15 PM | Market Readiness Check-Up |
| 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
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 initiative has been provided by the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) between the Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Funding has also been provided by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
