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Elevate, Connect, and Celebrate Excellence: 2024 BCHA Summit Invites Hospitality Industry to Whistler May 1-2

Earlybird registration and award nominations open for BC's premier hospitality event

Whistler, BC (January 11, 2024): Registration has officially opened for the highly anticipated 2024 BCHA Summit, a hallmark event for the hospitality sector set to unfold on May 1-2, 2024, at the prestigious Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

 

Under the banner, "From Visionary Ideas to Tangible Results," the Summit is poised to unite professionals from various facets of the hospitality industry. This includes government officials, industry leaders, accommodation owners, vendors, and leading accommodation tech partners, promising two days of unparalleled industry connection, innovation, and a celebration of excellence.

 

Conference Highlights:

 

  • Lineup of 25+ Innovative Industry Speakers:
  • Delegates can expect a captivating array of presentations, keynotes, and panels delivered by industry-thought leaders and influential professionals. Topics range from the hotel development pipeline to innovation in hotel operations, emergency management, and sustainability. The separate Development Track offers hands-on workshops with sessions covering crisis communications, sales and revenue management, motivating talent, inspiring leaders, and food and beverage technology.
  • SLCC Welcome Reception:
  • An enchanting evening at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre awaits delegates, providing a unique opportunity to mingle, make connections, and kick-start conference celebrations. Business cards are encouraged for endless networking opportunities.
  • 50+ Vendor Marketplace:
  • Professionals can engage with over 50 industry vendors, exploring cutting-edge tech, services, and products transforming operations. The marketplace serves as a platform for networking, and exploring new horizons, while offering delegates a chance to win exciting raffle prizes.
  • BCHA Awards of Excellence Evening:
  • The Summit reaches its pinnacle with the BCHA Awards Evening, a grand celebration filled with delectable food, drink, and entertainment. The evening will include the presentation of seven industry awards in categories such as Accommodation of the Year, Housekeeping Excellence, Hotelier of the Year, and more. Award nominations are currently open.


Interested individuals can register now for the BC Hotel Association Summit to secure their spot, with early bird pricing available until Feb. 16, 2024. Attendees are encouraged not to miss the chance to elevate their businesses and connect with industry leaders.


Quote from Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO at the BCHA:

"The opportunities for knowledge sharing, connection, and growth are endless for this year's BCHA Summit. We are excited to provide delegates an unforgettable, entertaining, and inspiring two-day conference that we have been hard at work curating. This conference is not to be missed, offering an unmatched platform for networking, innovation, and driving profitability in the dynamic world of hospitality."


Click here for the image gallery from the 2023 BCHA Summit. For more information, registration, and award nominations, please visit www.bchasummit.com.

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About the BC Hotel Association

The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) is a non-profit organization that has advocated for the best interests of the province’s accommodation sector since 1917. Working closely with over 750 members, partner organizations, and all levels of government, the BCHA champions solutions to issues that affect the successful operations of accommodation businesses including the workforce shortage, labour mobility, the impact of short-term vacation rentals, and more. Through advocacy, education, and communication the BCHA promotes responsible and safe hospitality practices and drives economic, social, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.bcha.com.


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