Adventure Central Newfoundland

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from the team at Adventure Central Newfoundland!

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible tourism operators and industry partners who make this region such a remarkable destination. Thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment to showcasing the best of Central Newfoundland.

This year holds exciting opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation in our industry. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember as we continue to build unforgettable experiences together!

12/23/2024

However you celebrate this season, we wish you joy, peace, and cherished moments with loved ones.

Please note: our office will be closed from December 23rd through January 2nd as we take time to recharge for the year ahead. We look forward to connecting with you in 2025!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Adventure Central Newfoundland! ❤️

12/18/2024

The Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic is an innovative new program aimed at enhancing inclusivity and accessibility within the tourism sector.

The goal: to support employers with inclusive hiring, connect them with a largely untapped talent pool, and increase the sector’s capacity to better engage with persons with disabilities as part of their business.

Learn more and sign up for a consultation here: bit.ly/3VlociM



CCRW

12/16/2024

Are you looking to grow your team while supporting youth employment? The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provides funding to help employers create quality summer job opportunities for young people aged 15–30.

This initiative not only supports the next generation of tourism professionals but also helps businesses reduce hiring costs during the busy summer season. Applications for funding are open until December 19th.

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/4gzMqhw

12/12/2024

Do you know an individual or organization that’s shaping Newfoundland and Labrador as a world-class destination?

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador's Annual Tourism Excellence Awards are your chance to recognize the innovators, champions, and excellence within our vibrant tourism industry!

With awards spanning everything from cultural and culinary tourism to sustainability and innovation, there’s an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of your peers.

For more information and to submit nominations, visit hnl.ca/conferences/2025/awards

Let’s celebrate the amazing people and businesses that make our province unforgettable!

12/10/2024

Yestrerday, at a ceremony at the Colonial Building, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, presented the inaugural Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation.

Please join us in congratulating all of the recipients on this prestigious recognition, with special mention to our ACN members:

Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society
John Thompson, Queen Street Dinner Theatre
Doug Wells, Town of Harbour Breton

This afternoon at a ceremony at the Colonial Building, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, presented the inaugural Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation. The recipients of today’s medals represent the disciplines of arts... Read More about P...

12/09/2024

Research shows that visitors to Atlantic Canada are likely to visit more than one of the four provinces during their stay. ACAT formed two airline partnerships in the Germany market to bring visitors to the region. One with Condor and travel trade partner CANUSA, and a second with Discover Airlines with campaigns to promote flights from their Frankfurt to Halifax routes, which ran May to October.

12/05/2024

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the Missing Children & Unmarked Burials project and to provide feedback on this crucial work. This session will be delivered in English. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZNXQm56EST6xHWlRd_cuRA #/registration

11/27/2024

Matt was excited and honoured to be invited as a guest speaker at Visit Twillingate's AGM last week!

His words: "It's always inspiring to be in the same room with so many tourism champions in one of the most popular destinations in all of Newfoundland and Labrador. Visit Twillingate is doing great things and I know the best is yet to come for this passionate, mighty group. Thanks again for having me..."

11/27/2024

Festivals and Events Ontario has teamed up with GMIST (Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism) for a special eight part Speaker Series for Festival and...

11/24/2024

Cheers to 10 Years, Matt! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a milestone—Matt’s 10th work anniversary with Adventure Central Newfoundland!

Matt is a true champion for our tourism industry. Over the past decade, Matt’s dedication, passion, and hard work have made a lasting impact on promoting our incredible region.

Lucky us to have you on the team, Matt—here’s to many more adventures together!

11/21/2024

Elections have taken place, and we’re proud to introduce our Board of Directors!

Seen in photo:
Jason Roberts – DRL Coachlines
Geoff Orendorff – Rafting Newfoundland
Rayann Crane – Lumsden Beach Company
Cory Abbott – Steele Hotels
Duane Collings – Hare Bay Adventures
Lee Osmond – Riverside Suites
Cory Foster – Newfoundland & Labrador Outfitting Association (NLOA)
Shannon Pinsent – Adventure Central
Colleen Lambert – Miawpukek First Nation
Krista Gillingham – By the Sea Inn & Café
Rhonda Lane – Tours By Rhonda
Marilyn Kelloway – Back Country Cottages

Missing from photo:
Wilma Hartman – Anchor Inn Hotel
Matt Molloy – Adventure Central

This dedicated team of passionate individuals will lead the way in supporting our members, strengthening partnerships, and promoting Central Newfoundland as a must-visit destination. Stay tuned for an incredible year ahead!

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to contribute to our vibrant tourism community.

11/21/2024

The Annual Bergy Awards honour excellence and innovation in the industry, showcasing the incredible contributions of those who make Central Newfoundland a world-class destination.

Please join us in a round of applause to celebrate this year’s outstanding tourism champions:

2024 Tourism Experience of the Year
⭐️ C***e River Outfitting

2024 Municipalities Tourism Champion of the Year
⭐️ Miawpukek First Nation

2024 Accommodator of the Year
⭐️ The View Suites & Breakfast

2024 Pinnacle Award: Tourism Ambassador of the Year
⭐️ Susan Hill

11/21/2024

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for this year’s AGM! It was wonderful connecting with operators, partners, and stakeholders who are passionate about growing Central Newfoundland’s tourism industry.

Your support and collaboration drive everything we do—here’s to an exciting year ahead!

📸 Check out some highlights from the day at Corduroy Brook Nature Centre & Trail

11/19/2024

Come From Away Gander is coming back! Tickets go on sale today at noon!

We’re back! Mark your calendars! 🌟

Come From Away returns June 29 - August 31, 2025! 🎭

Tickets are NOW ON SALE. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable story, in the town where it unfolded! ✨

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://artsandculturecentre.com/gander/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=291C8FDB-364E-4F94-B6B9-550DB52E732E

11/18/2024

Vision 2026 Update!

Join Carol-Ann Gilliard, Assistant Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation, and Craig Foley, CEO of Hospitality NL, for the Vision 2026 Fall Update webinar. During this virtual session, you'll receive valuable insights and actionable updates tailored to support tourism operators throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Virtual Session Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. NST

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and collaborate on the future of our province's tourism industry.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3YVmmYm

11/18/2024

Exciting news!

Europe is calling! ✈️🌍🗺

Fly non-stop from YYT to London-Gatwick, Dublin and Paris. Daily service to Europe starts May 2025!