Are You Eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Stream?

Are You Eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Stream?

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The Tourism and Hospitality Stream under AAIP gives people already working in this sector an easy opportunity to apply for PR or extend their work permits. This blog is going to highlight the eligibility criteria for you to apply under this stream. 

Eligibility Criteria for Employers in the Tourism and Hospitality Stream

Qualified candidates should have a full-time job offer from a qualified employer in Alberta in an eligible occupation. The question is what qualifies an employer in this Tourism and Hospitality Stream. 

So, let’s check out the requirements that approve the employers in this sector. 

Eligible Industry and WCB Coverage 

The employer you are currently working with should belong to an eligible industry. Their nature of business should resonate with Alberta industry codes in WCB or Worker’s Compensation Board. 

Here are the examples of eligible WCB industries. 

 

Eligible WCB Industries 

What’s Included?

Art galleries/musuems 

Art museums and galleries 

Billiard parlours 

Pool halls, billiard parlours, bowling alleys 

Arenas/ stadiums 

Race tracks, stadiums, arenas

Zoos 

Zoos, game farms 

Restaurants

Coffee shop operations, catering, take-out services, drive-in restaurants, bartending services 

Private clubs 

Fitness clubs, gyms, sport clubs 

Hotels 

Motels, cabins, running a bed & breakfast

Property management 

Airports, running hostels 

Sports and recreation 

Water tours, running amusement parks, hot air ballooning, campsites 

Ski resorts 

Gondolas, ski resorts, running chairlifts 

 

The employer also needs to have valid WCB coverage. If they don’t, a WCB clearance letter will do in that case. 

Eligible sector associations 

Your current employer in Alberta should be a part of an eligible sector association. 

However, you may find in some cases that employers are qualified and yet not a member of the eligible sector associations. Your application will be rejected in that scenario. 

Examples of eligible sector associations 

 

Sector 

Sector Association 

Tourism and Hospitality 

Alberta Hospitality Association
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
Tourism HR Canada 

Recreation and Environment 

Alberta Golf Association
Canada West Ski Areas Association (ACMG)
Alberta Golf Association 

Accommodations 

Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association (ABBA)
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)

Food and Beverage 

Restaurants Canada 

Recreation and Entertainment 

Alberta Golf Association
Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA)
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)

Indigenous Tourism 

Indigenous Tourism Alberta&

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