Your Support is Needed Now | Send a Letter to Your MP in Just 3 Clicks
As the federal government finalizes its Budget for 2023, it is considering the scope of its investment in the new Tourism Growth Strategy.
At this critical stage, we have to keep the pressure on to ensure this strategy remains a priority. We are mobilizing members of the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses to push key decision-makers to secure a meaningful investment in the new Tourism Growth Strategy.
How to get involved:
- Request a meeting with your MP to let them know how important this is to you
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Send a letter to your MP in 3 easy clicks
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Spread the word on social media about the importance of tourism
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our team.
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Looking for a Rebate? Our Energy Specialist is Here to Help
Are you looking to save money and become more sustainable? Interested in upgrading any of your HVAC system, hot water, boilers, heaters, or any other equipment? If so there may be rebates available and our Energy Spectialist, Dylan Tomlin can help you apply on your behalf! Note, rebates can be applied for retroactively so if you have upgraded within the past year you could still save! Reach out to Dylan today.
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Virtual Event Recording: Welcoming LGBT+ Travellers |
Last week, the BCHA was delighted to welcome Loren Christie, Director of Business Development & Strategy at Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), who delivered an unmissable presentation on how to make your property more welcoming to LGBT+ guests and staff. This was a fantastic session and we thank Loren and the CLGCC for their efforts and vision.
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Help Shape BCHA's InnFocus Magazine! Join the Editorial Committee |
The BCHA is looking for diverse voices to help shape the future of our quarterly InnFocus Magazine! Volunteers will be asked to join a quarterly virtual meeting to share ideas on future articles and content ideas that will further develop this industry resource. Connect with Joyce Hayne to secure your spot!
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Sign up for Leadership Training! |
Have you signed up for Fast Track Your Future yet? This education series bring members practical, actionable and easily digestible guidance LIVE from the industry's leading experts and trainers.
Our next intake is a six-part, live, online series that will develop leadership skills, organizational skills, communicating to connect, people skills and how to keep yourself motivated. Theresa Ito (known to some as the Leader Whisperer) is a vibrant, caring, experienced hotelier with an abundance of tools and best practices to share which will improve how you lead and bring more joy into your leadership role.
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Province Announces $30 million for Fairs, Festivals and Events |
The Province announced the return of the BC Fairs, Festivals and Events (BCFFE) fund. The BCFFE will provide $30 million in one-time grants to eligible events occurring between April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Grant amounts will be as much as 20% of the total event budget, to a maximum of $250,000. Applications will remain open until March 3, 2023.
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BC Chamber of Commerce Calls on Government to Reduce Costs on Business
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In advance of the Government of British Columbia’s release of Budget 2023, expected at the end of February, representatives from the BC Chamber of Commerce are pressing for actions to address the cost of doing business in B.C.
“We need government, with the support of all MLAs, to develop policies and initiatives aimed at making B.C. a more friendly and welcoming place to run a business.”
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Northern BC Communities Receive Funding to Enhance Tourism Experiences |
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $830,000 in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund for six projects throughout the Skeena-Bulkley Valley.
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City of Vancouver to Repeal
Single-Use Cup Fee
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Vancouver City Council voted to end the city’s 25-cent single-use cup fee after receiving resounding feedback from local businesses, consumers and associations that the fee has been ineffective in its initial goal of reducing the number of single-use cups being used. The City will repeal the year-old bylaw and draft a bylaw amendment by June 1st for the fee to be formally repealed.
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Sustainable Energy Solutions for BC with FortisBC |
FortisBC is moving forward and making progress to meet BC’s diverse energy needs. This includes increasing their investment in energy efficiency and expanding their supply of low carbon Renewable Natural Gas.
Are you a hotel operator or another tourism facility, seeking an energy-efficient solution and looking to reduce emissions? FortisBC is here to provide a holistic solution and support you through the entire process!
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Get Workers Certified to Work with Hazardous Materials |
Did you know, all persons in BC who work with or around hazardous products are required through regulation to have WHMIS training? It's now easier than ever! go2HR is now offering this course online and at a competitive rate of $16!
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BCHA Buy & Sell | Oceanfront Suites Selling Aquarium |
Oceanfront Suites is selling an 80-gallon elliptical aquarium with no visual obstructions. It eliminates the awkward edges and angles associated with conventional aquariums and allows all-round visibility. Pricing is $2,000. Full details are included at the link below.
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Accommodation Solution: A-Frame Guest Cabins |
Dwelltech A-Frame cabins are value-based and help clients who need affordable accommodations for staff and guests. Their modular cabins are low maintenance, energy-efficient, and get heads in beds faster for less.
Plug & Stay self-catering guest cabins starting at: $72,500.00
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“This is the tightest labour market that we’ve seen and it’s not just our industry, it’s construction, manufacturing, many industries because the baby boomers are retiring and the tech sector is growing” - Ingrid Jarrett, President & CEO, BC Hotel Association. Click the link below to read more about how the hotel sector is being impacted.
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Indigenous Tourism BC Launches New Speaker Series |
ITBC has launched a new Employer Speaker Series for BC Tourism employers who want to learn how to attract and retain Indigenous talent. The series involves six sessions which will begin Feb.15 from 12pm-1pm.
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Introducing ABLE BC's new Member Portal | Webinar
Feb.23 at 10am
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Resolving Stress Cycles BC's Hub for Workplace Mental Health
Mar.1 at 10am
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Destination BC | Corporate Strategy Webinar
Feb.23 at 10am
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BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference
March 1-3, 2023
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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2023 International Indigenous Tourism Conference
March 8-10
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BCHA Summit Returns!
May 1-2, 2022
Kelowna
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BC Hotels Named in Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards |
A hearty congratulations to the collection of BC hotels who have been awarded with a coveted FORBES Star Awards! This includes:
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Ya! New Member & BCHA Member-versaries |
It's no surprise, we love our hotel community and we are delighted to have welcomed a new member!
- Please join us in welcoming Auberge Vancouver Hotel to the BCHA!
- We are also delighted to be celebrating Vista Inn & Suites' 1 year anniversary!
Thank you to ALL of our members for making the advocacy work we do possible.
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