Hospitality Industry

• ‘Overwhelming interest’ in new immigration stream for Alberta’s hospitality industry: province

  The government says there's been massive interest in a new immigration stream to bolster Alberta's hospitality industry, but an expert is raising concerns with the criteria.

  Canada

  Mar 22
  
• Developer named for Stampede Park hotel in Calgary

  Construction on the 220-room hotel connected to the BMO Centre is expected to begin in 2024.

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  Dec 6, 2022
  
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• Half of Canadian restaurants operating at a loss or ‘just breaking even’

  Restaurants are facing a bumpy road to recovery due to rising expenses, low customer counts, high debt and low profitability, according to Restaurants Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
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• Robot hired in Calgary restaurant to help ease staffing shortage

  Employment agencies are scrambling to keep up with staffing demands from employers, leaving many companies to take some unconventional approaches to hiring.

  Economy

  Sep 14, 2022
• Award-winning Edmonton-area restaurant implements ‘crisis pricing’ as food costs soar

  Restaurants are now contending with sky-rocketing food costs, inflation and shortages after years of pandemic-fuelled challenges. Pivot or pull the plug?

  Consumer

  Aug 4, 2022
• Saskatchewan scores C- on Restaurants Canada report card

  Restaurants Canada says the government of Saskatchewan has room to improve alcohol regulations to help restaurant owners save money and more easily access non-stocked products.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
• Events, hospitality industry trying to wrangle workers ahead of Stampede

  With the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth set to get underway many businesses are still trying to find staff in order to deal with large crowds expected during the Stampede.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2022
• Vacancies decline in hospitality industry, but hiring struggles continue in Sask.

  New StatCan data shows vacancies are still up in the sector by more than 62,000 from the first quarter of 2020. Stakeholders in Saskatchewan say the labour shortage is tangible.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
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• Saskatchewan’s hospitality industry hoping for busy summer to recover from COVID-19

  Even though federal COVID-19 the financial supports have lifted, the hospitality industry is hoping for a busy summer full of events.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Alberta Food and Beverage Expo returns to Lethbridge

  More than 2,000 people attended the Alberta Food and Beverage Expo at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge on Saturday. It's the first time the trade show has happened in two years.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 11, 2022