Old house, new tricks: The Ryan Mansion in St. John's gets its second wind

It may be one of Newfoundland and Labrador's newest hotels – the first guests checked into The Ryan Mansion in early 2008 – but the property itself is almost 100 years old. Original architecture infused with high design, Titanic theme nights and Dali paintings have given this century-old merchant's home a new lease on life. Read the full article. Read more about the Ryan Mansion review

Newfoundland and Labrador Inn joins National Geographic Traveler Magazine's prestigious Stay List

A tiny country inn in Newfoundland and Labrador has made it into one of the most prestigious clubs in the world: it has been named as one of the places to stay by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Fishers' Loft Inn in Port Rexton joins the likes of 150 properties which made the grade based on their contribution to preserving and promoting the uniqueness of place and culture. Only 15 properties in Canada made it onto the list, the inn being the only one in Newfoundland and Labrador to do so. Read the full article. Visit the Fishers' Loft website

HNL Announces Awards Winners

Gander, February 16th, 2008 - Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL) and its partners celebrated Newfoundland and Labrador's best tourism products, services and people by presenting the 2008 Tourism Awards during the Lookout! Tourism Summit held this past weekend at Gander, NL.

Sincere congratulations are extended to all award recipients. Read the full press release with all the winners.

Another International Travel Guide Recommends Newfoundland and Labrador as Destination of Choice

Newfoundland and Labrador has been recognized by yet another internationally-respected travel guide as a top destination of choice.

The Fodor's travel web site is currently featuring a section entitled "Where We're Going in '08: Seven Places Americans Have Yet to Discover", which includes a recommendation to visit this province. Read the full press release.

Best Hidden Gem - Artisan Inn, Trinity

The Artisan Inn was chosen as a “Best Hidden Gems – Canada Hotel” by TripAdvisor® in its 2008 Travelers’ Choice® awards. The Artsian Inn, a concept inn, is located in the picturesque town of Trinity. It provides accommodation in historically designated homes with kitchen and dining facilities in a converted seaside twine loft. The Twine Loft is also a centre for periodic artistic fringe events such as art exhibitions, music performances and a variety of workshops. Read the full press release. Read more Artisan Inn reviews. Visit Trinity Vacations Website

Newfoundland and Labrador Recognized by Lonely Planet Publications

Newfoundland and Labrador has been named a top 30 travel destination for 2008 by Lonely Planet Publications, one of the world's most respected travel guidebook publishers. The province has made Lonely Planet's "Bluelist" – a selection of the world's newest travel trends, experiences and unique destinations. Read the full article.

Wildland Tours in National Geographic Magazine

Wildland Tours has been recognized in the November 2007 Adventure Travel Issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine. The award-winning Newfoundland and Labrador tour operator was considered as part of the magazine's Best Outfitters on Earth feature and showcased as one of five North American Specialists. Wildland Tours' Polar Bear cruise to Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve and Nunatsiavut was also named as one of Top 25 Adventures for 2008. Read the full article. Visit Wildland Tours' website

Tourism Marketing Campaign Wins Top National Award

Newfoundland and Labrador's tourism marketing campaign has won the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's (TIAC) Marketing Campaign of the Year Award. The award, sponsored by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, was announced at TIAC's National Awards for Tourism Excellence, held November 5 in Victoria, B.C. Read the full article.

Newfoundland and Labrador Wins Big at Canadian e-Tourism Awards

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada was a big winner at the Canadian e-Tourism Awards on November 8, 2007, with finalists from this province receiving three major awards at the Vancouver, B.C. event.

The Provincial Government's tourism website (www.newfoundlandlabrador.com) was named Best Public Sector Website, coming out ahead of finalists Tourism P.E.I. and Tourism Vancouver, the Iceberg Finder website (www.Icebergfinder.com) won top honours in the category of Large Private Sector – Best Innovation, and a dramatic video of an iceberg collapsing off Battle Harbour, Labrador, was named Best Canadian Travel Video. Read the full article. Watch Mike Earle's video

Atlantica Restaurant Named Best New Restaurant for 2007

Atlantica Restaurant in Portugal Cove - St. Philips, Newfoundland and Labrador has been named enRoute's Canada's Best New Restaurant for 2007. The restaurant, located just outside St. John's, was chosen from restaurants across Canada for the title. Read the full article. Visit Atlantica's website

Province's Tourism Website Nominated for National Award

The Canadian e-tourism Council has named the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador one of three finalists for the Public Sector - Best Website Award for its tourism Web site (www.newfoundlandlabrador.com), developed in collaboration with AppleCore Interactive, a Newfoundland and Labrador-based interactive marketing and communications agency. The award winner will be chosen, in part, through an online public vote. Read the press release

East Coast Trail Makes CNN's Top 10 Secluded Coastal Hikes

Joan Drammeh includes the East Coast Trail of Newfoundland and Labrador in her CNN article entitled "10 Secluded Coastal Hikes". Read the web article on cnn.com website or download the PDF file-->.

Humber Valley Resort’s River Course Named Best New Canadian Golf Course

Humber Valley, NL, September 20, 2007 - Humber Valley Resort's River Course has been awarded ScoreGolf magazine’s Best New Golf Course for 2007. The award was announced in the ScoreGolf September rankings issue. The River Course outranked golf courses across Canada while the remaining top four spots were awarded to Ontario courses. Read the full article

Tourism Season Extension Program Approved for Discovery Trail

St. John’s, NL, September 7, 2007 – The Discovery Trail Tourism Association is entering phase two of the Provincial Season Extension Pilot Program which began last fall. Read the full article

Stan Cook Sr. to be Inducted into Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame

The Telegram, St. John's, NL, September 6, 2007 - Stan Cook Sr. is about to be inducted into his third hall of fame in 18 months. The St. John's man will be officially inducted into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Ottawa Friday evening. He's being recognized for having contributed to the tourism industry in an exceptional manner. Stan Cook Sr. is President of Stan Cook Sea Kayaking Adventures based in Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador. Read the full article

Crout's Way Hiking Trail Now Open

The colonists at Cupids cut an overland trail as an escape route from the pirates, and also to establish trade with the native Beothuks in the neighbouring bay. Henry Crout led the way, and his original route has now been re-established from Makinsons near Cupids in Conception Bay to Hopeall in Trinity Bay. Its a two-day hike and not for tenderfoot hikers, but those hardy enough to follow in the colonists footsteps will be richly rewarded with an overland, overnight hiking and camping adventure.

Lighthouse Picnics

At the end of a short, scenic stroll across the bucolic Ferryland downs, you reach the headland lighthouse and are handed a picnic basket and a blanket. Its time to find a quiet spot for two and snuggle down. The food is exquisite, made from the freshest local ingredients. The surroundings are impressive - not just the towering 1870 lighthouse, but the rugged Atlantic coast and one of the oldest towns in North America, founded by Lord Baltimore in the 1620s. There might be whales just offshore or seabirds circling overhead ... and not another soul in sight. This is the life - unhurried, soaking in natures soothing balm, the purest air imaginable. Its enough to make you giddy!