Homestay Staff Professional Development Workshops

Join us for a full day of professional learning and sharing of ideas! 
The Niagara Homestay Workshop is Thursday, November 19, 2026
Niagara College, Niagara on the Lake Campus

We’re excited to again be offering this workshop in beautiful Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. A huge thank you to Niagara College for hosting the event.

Registration is open!

Act now and save with the Early Bird rate of just $325 plus tax. Your registration includes the workshop sessions, coffee breaks and lunch. To register, simply send us an email.

What you will learn

Here are some of the topics that we will be covering:

• Host recruitment: What can we learn from spies and salespeople about recruiting? We’ll discuss how to apply their best practices to persuade more people to host.
• What do hosts really want? We’re putting together a panel of experienced hosts who will share the keys to retaining hosts over the long term.
• Food fight: Meals continue to be one of the major sources of conflict in homestays. This session will offer practical tips around food and discuss ways to mediate between hosts and students.
• Burnout: Being a homestay coordinator is a tough job, with long hours, stress and resolving conflicts. This session will offer ideas on how to manage the challenges and keep a positive outlook.

Please get in touch if you need more information. I look forward to seeing you in Niagara in November!

Praise for our Vancouver workshop in April 2026: 

“It was an excellent workshop. I really enjoyed the presentations and the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the country. The depth of knowledge and expertise in the room was impressive.” 

“The workshop was incredibly informative and helpful.”