Tourism Saskatchewan Industry Communications

08/08/2025

Ready to take your first step into the working world?

The Young Worker Readiness Certificate is designed to help 14 and 15 year-olds build the skills and confidence they need for a successful start.

✔ Get familiar with real-world work situations
✔ Understand how to stay safe and speak up

This free course helps prepare you for your first job and maybe even a future tourism career.

08/06/2025

With more than 1,200 hotels, motels, B&Bs and campgrounds across Saskatchewan there are plenty of opportunities to build a career in accommodation.

From front desk roles to housekeeping and management this sector offers valuable experience and room to grow.

Visit https://bit.ly/45rB0Zf to learn which courses can help you start your career in accommodation today.

08/05/2025

Clear expectations and consistent feedback drive better performance.

Tourism Saskatchewan’s Top Five Tips for Managing Performance in Tourism provides practical ways to support employee growth and retention. From addressing challenges early to recognizing success and engaging your team, these tips help leaders create a positive and productive workplace.

Access the HR Toolkit on the Business Hub for templates and tools you can customize for your team: https://bit.ly/4forGdo

07/30/2025

Building Saskatchewan’s Tourism Workforce

Tourism Saskatchewan is proud to partner with community-based organizations across the province to deliver entry-level training for housekeeping attendants, front desk agents and line cooks.

Through recent lunch and learn networking events in Regina, Moose Jaw, and Saskatoon, local hotels and industry employers had the opportunity to meet training participants and learn how this initiative is addressing workforce challenges.

Keep an eye out for the Emerit Work Readiness Credential on upcoming job applications, a sign of job-ready talent trained right here in Saskatchewan.

Learn more about Tourism Saskatchewan Emerit Training: https://bit.ly/4mjk8uA

07/28/2025

Strong onboarding builds strong teams.

Tourism Saskatchewan’s Top Five Tips for Effective Onboarding in Tourism offer practical ways to set new hires up for success. From customized orientation plans to clear communication tools and safety resources, these tips help create a confident and prepared workforce.

Access the HR Toolkit on the Business Hub for templates and guides you can tailor to your organization’s needs https://bit.ly/3UD4iPq

07/22/2025

Hiring smarter starts with the right tools.

Tourism Saskatchewan’s Top Five Tips for Smarter Hiring in Tourism can help you build stronger teams, from writing inclusive job postings to conducting structured interviews and communicating with care.

Explore practical, ready-to-use templates and resources in the HR Toolkit to support every stage of the recruitment process.

Access it now through the Business Hub https://bit.ly/4eYQCYy

07/21/2025

🏆 Recognize excellence in Saskatchewan's tourism sector!

The Hospitality Saskatchewan Awards of Excellence celebrate the people, businesses and events that drive Saskatchewan’s tourism industry.

From innovative events to outstanding service, this is your opportunity to shine a light on those making a difference.

📅 Nomination deadline: July 31
🎉 Awards Gala: September 24 | Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

Submit your nomination today through the link: https://bit.ly/4f3zAJ1

07/17/2025

Strengthen Customer Engagement This Tourism Season

July is Saskatchewan’s busiest month for tourism, making it the ideal time to focus on customer engagement and retention. Whether you’re a business owner, operator, frontline staff, or part of a marketing team, these targeted resources provide practical tools to improve communication, enhance service interactions, and build customer loyalty.

• Turning Social Media Likes into Customers – Harley Rivet
• Mastering Customer Interactions: De-escalation and Problem Solving – Rachel Glover
• Essential Communication Skills – Blaine Arnold

Access these resources through the Business Hub and equip your team to deliver exceptional service experiences https://bit.ly/4dBAJGW.

07/16/2025

“Becoming a Service Best facilitator is a powerful way to inspire excellence in customer service and empower others to succeed.”

Saroj Parmar, an Employment Consultant with Saskatoon Open Door Society, has been delivering Service Best training for the past 2.5 years. For her, the role is about more than teaching, it's about making a difference, building confidence and fostering growth.

If you're passionate about coaching, leadership, and creating meaningful impact, becoming a certified Service Best facilitator might be your next step.

Learn more about becoming a service best facilitator here: https://bit.ly/453yJEu

07/10/2025

The Human Resources Toolkit is now available on the Business Hub.

A must-have resource for tourism industry businesses at all stages of employee management. From onboarding to performance management, this toolkit provides essential tools and templates to help you build strong, compliant and high-performing teams.

Check out the HR Toolkit here: https://bit.ly/4lIlqin

07/09/2025

As Canada navigates economic shifts, your perspective on staffing, hiring, and workforce needs is essential.

Tourism HR Canada is conducting a brief 1-minute survey to collect real-time insights that will inform policy decisions and workforce investments for the tourism industry.

Your participation will help shape future industry solutions.

Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4nTfx3Y

07/07/2025

Empower your team with the tools to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Tourism Saskatchewan’s Service Best Train-the-Trainer Program certifies your internal staff to lead Service Best training, our province’s gold standard in customer service.

Why consider becoming a trainer:
- Reduce training costs
- Build a strong customer service culture
- Improve team retention and morale
- Join a recognized network of certified facilitators

Tourism Saskatchewan provides all training materials.

Want to bring Service Best in-house? Email [email protected] to learn more.

The Tourism Saskatchewan Business Hub is your one-stop resource for growing your tourism business. Explore our business support content, advice, training and resources. It's all designed to make your business more competitive, sustainable and profitable, no matter what stage it’s in.