Today's update includes:
- General Updates
- Cellular Coverage Expanded in Cariboo Supporting Tourism Growth & Safety
- Province Seeks Input on Making National Day of Truth & Reconciliation a Provincial Stat Holiday
- BCRTS Tourism Impact Survey Report
- Register | HAC & CBRE 2023 Canadian Hotel Outlook
- ABLE BC Releases Latest Issue of The Quarterly Pour | Read Now
- Registration Now Open for the 2022 Western Canadian Lodging Conference
- Provincial Hotel Pulse Check | STR Summary
- Become A TED Speaker | Apply Before August 14
- Tourism Kamloops Launches New Incentive Program
- News - See more below!
- BC | Canada News
- World News
- Industry Trends
- Tipping Our Hat to Industry!
- Big White’s Freeride Days Mountain Bike Festival a Huge Success!
- Mark Your Calendars
- Comment Card | Thoughts and Comments from Our Industry
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Last Laugh | A Little Something to Make Our Members Smile
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Cellular Coverage Expanded in Cariboo Supporting Tourism Growth & Safety |
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The BCHA, along with our tourism counterparts, have advocated for expanded cellular service across British Columbia to support with traveller safety and access to services. The Government of BC announced today that cellular coverage is now available for the community of Wells, northwest of Barkerville, bringing safer driving conditions to that section of Highway 26 and the Jack-of-Clubs rest area. Cellular coverage means the community of Wells and people travelling along the six-kilometre stretch of Highway 26 in the Cariboo will have access to voice, data and emergency 911 services.
This is an important step to ensure tourism growth and safety in remote communities across BC.
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Province Seeks Input on Making National Day of Truth & Reconciliation a Provincial Stat Holiday |
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The Province is seeking input from B.C. employers and employees on whether the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) should be designated a provincial statutory holiday under the Employment Standards Act, starting in 2023.
Designating this day as a provincial statutory holiday would entitle B.C. employees covered by the Employment Standards Act to an employer-paid day off to personally commemorate the day, or to payment at premium rates if they are required to work on that day. Submit feedback by September 21, 2022.
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BCRTS Tourism Impact Survey Report |
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The BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) released the final BC COVID-19 Tourism Impact Survey 2020-2021 Report, which summarizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BC's visitor economy from April 2020 to December 2021. Based on survey responses from our sector, the BCRTS developed recommendations on how to best navigate future crises which include:
- For Industry:
- Digitalization and fully developed outreach programs are essential to relief program success.
- Insurance solutions specifically tailored by industry would provide greater protection for industry members during times of crisis.
- Recommendations for government and other policymakers include:
- There exists a need to develop scenario analysis and crisis management plans for future crises.
- Access to government-backed credit would increase the coping abilities of the most affected firms in times of crisis.
- Programs that are designed to support individuals create distortions for industry when they penalize workers that choose to continue working in the service sector.
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Register | HAC & CBRE
2023 Canadian Hotel Outlook
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The Hotel Association of Canada and CBRE Hotels will be hosting the first presentation of CBRE's 2023 outlook, covering major markets from coast to coast. The webinar will also include an update on 2022 year-to-date performance, an updated long-term forecast, and a look at the economic and industry trends impacting the sector over the next year.
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 at 11AM PST
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ABLE BC Releases Latest Issue of The
Quarterly Pour | Read Now
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The Fall issue of ABLE BC's quarterly print and digital publication, The Quarterly Pour, is out now!
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Registration Now Open for the 2022 Western Canadian Lodging Conference |
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Registration is now open for the 2022 Western Canadian Lodging Conference which will take place October 24-25, 2022.
Join your fellow colleagues for interactive panel discussions and keynotes designed to educate and inspire. The Hyatt Regency Vancouver has been designated as the official host venue for the 2022 Western Canadian Lodging Conference. Book your room before October 11th, 2022 and receive a special rate of $279.00 for a King room.
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Provincial Hotel Pulse Check | STR Summary |
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Key Findings
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Average Domestic Overnight Visitation to BC for Week 30 (July 25 - July 31, 2022) is down -26.2% compared to the same week in 2019
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When comparing Week 29 (July 18 - July 24, 2022) to Week 30 (July 25 - July 31, 2022), all regions saw a decrease in visitation,
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British Columbia decreased 34.3% when comparing Week 29 (July 18 - July 24, 2022) to Week 30 (July 25 - July 31, 2022)
STR Summary BC & Regions
July 24 - July 30, 2022
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British Columbia had a 79.1% occupancy from Sunday-Thursday and a 87.3% occupancy during the weekend, down -3.2% compared to the same week in 2019.
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British Columbia had an ADR of $260.60 from Sunday-Thursday and an ADR of $300.60 during the weekend, up 16.8% compared to the same week in 2019.
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British Columbia had a RevPAR of $206.26 from Sunday-Thursday and a RevPAR of $262.44 during the weekend, up 16.8% compared to the same week in 2019.
Regional STATS the Weekend of July 22-23, 2022:
OCC | ADR | REVPAR
Vancouver 92.1 337.2 310.72
Vancouver Island 87.7 325.9 285.77
Whistler 76.2 393.7 299.81
Thompson Okanagan 89.2 270.6 241.35
Northern BC 69.5 135.6 94.27
Kootenay Rockies 79.4 210.0 166.77
Cariboo Coast &
South Central BC 84.1 175.4 147.45
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Become A TED Speaker | Apply
Before August 14
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Apply before time runs out! If you or someone you know has a great idea to share on a global stage, apply before August 14 to be a speaker for TED@DestinationCanada. This is an incredible opportunity for members of our provincial accommodation sector to share their story and highlight the strength, resilience, and innovation our sector offers. |
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Tourism Kamloops Launches New
Incentive Program
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Tourism Kamloops is offering a cash back opportunity.
Through its new incentive program, event planners are rewarded for meeting in Kamloops. Submit your RFP to see if your program qualifies – the reward? $10 per room night.
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Industry News & Quick Links |
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BC & CANADA
WORLD NEWS
INDUSTRY TRENDS
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Tipping Our Hat to Industry |
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Big White’s Freeride Days Mountain Bike Festival a Huge Success!
Big White Ski Resort’s largest summer event to date, the Freeride Days Mountain Bike Festival, took place this past weekend and was a huge success. Beginning August 4, the 3-day long event saw over 3,000 of spectators, dozens of professional and aspiring mountain bike athletes.
“After two years without crowds, we are ecstatic with how the event went over,” said Trevor Hanna, Vice President of Hospitality, Big White Ski Resort Ltd. “We had a fantastic team of employees and volunteers who put in many long hours to make Freeride Days a success, and I think it was evident from the number of people who showed up to watch that this will continue to be a popular summer event in the Okanagan for years to come.”
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Yes SHEF! Elevating Women in Food & Wine returns this summer in Vancouver!
August 15, 2022
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BC Hospitality Foundation’s 8th annual Victoria Golf Tournament
August 23, 2022
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Metro Elects: Exploring the Region’s Top Issues and Opportunities
September 8
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Take the Camper's Code Pledge & Respect Wildlife |
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Coast Hotels Join UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge |
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YLW Celebrates 75 Years with Canadian Snowbirds |
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Celebrating International Day of World Indigenous Peoples |
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