Tourism & Travel
Newfoundland & Labrador
One of the world’s fastest growing industries and top creator of jobs, tourism is a versatile employer in Newfoundland & Labrador distributing jobs in all working age groups of our population and in all districts. Comprised of primarily small- to medium-sized businesses, tourism supports the needs of a growing economy by providing the foundation of services and attractions that municipalities and other business sectors need to grow, attract workers and leverage private investment thereby supporting sustainable and viable communities across the province. A robust and resilient economy is well-recognized as one that is diversified and tourism offers such diversification to Newfoundland & Labrador!
ECONOMY In Newfoundland & Labrador, the tourism industry generates
1 1 Billion
$ .
in annual spending.
BUSINESS COMMUNITY There are more than
2,500
tourism businesses operating in Newfoundland & Labrador.
TOURISM EMPLOYMENT
VISITATION
8%
1/2 million
Tourism accounts for approximately
of all jobs in the province.
The provinces sees over
visitors each year.
Source: http://www.btcrd.gov.nl.ca/tourism/tourism_research/stats/index.html