The Staffing Dilemma

SARAH BUETTNER, Executive Director, The Saskatoon Club

The hospitality and tourism industry is often hailed as a cornerstone of the provincial and global economy, contributing significantly to employment and cultural exchange. Despite its significance, this sector is grappling with a pervasive challenge: the difficulty of recruiting and retaining skilled staff. This issue is a part of a broader dilemma affecting many service-oriented industries, where the quality of service is intimately tied to the caliber of personnel. [...]

Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring Regina

Online Calendar of Events

Tourism Regina is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly updated online calendar of events, which is a comprehensive, user-friendly tool designed to help both visitors and locals explore all that Regina has to offer. [...]


 

28 Grams

Canada's Restaurant Guy, Jay Ashton

You’re running a restaurant. The lights are on, the tables are packed, and the kitchen is humming as plates fly out, each a little masterpiece. Everything feels like it’s working. But what if I told you that something as small as a single ounce "just 28 grams" could be the difference between a thriving business and watching your profits silently bleed out? In the restaurant world, where margins are razor-thin, that one extra ounce is more powerful than you might think. [...]

Share Your Knowledge of Bartending Skills

Emerit, Workforce Recovery / By Tourism HR Canada

Tourism HR Canada is seeking volunteers to participate in a two-hour virtual meeting to identify and review competencies for our Bartender National Occupational Standards. 
 
We are looking for volunteers who have diverse experience and who work in a variety of different sizes and types of organizations (hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, caterers). We need dynamic individuals willing to share experiences and learn through discussions and participation. [...]


 

Hospitality Saskatchewan Celebrates Success of 2nd Annual Human Trafficking Summit

Hospitality Saskatchewan is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 2nd Annual Human Trafficking Summit, held October 21-23, 2024, at the Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon. The event brought together leaders from across sectors, including hospitality, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies, to address the urgent issue of human trafficking in the province and beyond.

The Summit served as a platform for in-depth discussions, collaboration, and action planning, with a focus on prevention, education, and victim support. Over 70 attendees participated in keynote presentations, and a workshop contributing valuable insights and strategies to combat human trafficking. [...]


 

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