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As I look back at my last four years as President & CEO of the BC Hotel Association, I am so proud of the contribution our team has made to support our hoteliers, their employees, their colleagues, our partners and our communities.
With the ever changing landscape, our team is changing as well. We are a small but mighty team, and I am so proud to introduce you to Gareth Allen-Symmons and Gaye Dilman. They joined us earlier this month and have both hit the ground running.
Gareth has a strong background in communications, events, and marketing with previous spells at Destination Vancouver and the London Design Fair. He brings with him great enthusiasm, a keen sense of humour, and an inquisitiveness that will serve all of us well.
Gaye is a Post Degree Business Administration student at Langara College and is very involved in the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow program. She is originally from Bodrum, Turkey and makes a great Poğaça.
It will be interesting to see how their experience in other industries and countries contributes to the growth and depth of our team.
Best regards,
Ingrid Jarett
BCHA President & CEO
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Last Chance To Register | Property Operations & Maintenance | |
The next Fast Track Your Future series focuses on Property Operations & Maintenance.
This highly anticipated program is perfect for young leaders, industry newcomers, and those looking to refresh their skillset.
Sponsored by Fortis BC and facilitated by Doug Avery, Hotel Maintenance Expert, this series will run from February 21st - March 27th.
Check out this teaser for session # 4. Like what you see? Register today!
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A Fast Track First | LIVE, In-Person Session with The Hotel Financial Coach | |
Join us on Tuesday, March 5th for a full day of insightful and impactful training for your teams to Fast Track their financial literacy.
Hosted by acclaimed industry expert, author of the best selling book, The Prosperous Hotelier – A Guide to Financial Literacy for the Hospitality Professional and hospitality coach, David Lund, this course is a unique opportunity to invest in your and your team's education, equipping them with the tools for success.
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Pulse Check For Accommodation Members | |
We want your feedback!
It's time for the annual BC Accommodation Engagement Survey - your chance to have your say!
The survey submissions help guide the BCHA's strategies, ensuring the work we do is reflective of our members needs.
Your feedback will have a direct impact on:
• Areas of advocacy
• Communications channels
• Member services and initiatives
• Direction of our strategic planning
• Future of our events portfolio
• And much more!
We thank each of you for taking the time to participate and look forward to sharing the results in a future Industry Update newsletter.
→ TAKE THE SURVEY
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Important New Regulations from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) | |
Important new requirements for all employers hiring Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW). Employers are required to provide the following pamphlets with information about their rights and protections while working in Canada. Please ensure you have a copy available for your TFW on their first day of employment.
If you have any questions please contact Alison Langford, Workforce Strategist at: alison@bcha.com or 604.368.0709.
→ ENGLISH VERSION → FRENCH VERSION
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Looking to Hire? | Western Community College Job Fair | |
Meet and connect with 1000+ job seekers at the upcoming Western Community College Job Fair. This is an opportunity to bolster your staff ahead of high season. Tickets include:
- Complimentary Expo Booth
- Entry for 2 people
- Light refreshments
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9-8-8 Helpline | A Safe Space to To Talk | |
CMHA BC proudly endorses the 9-8-8 helpline – life-saving support with a simple three-digit number. This helpline is a safe space for anyone going through a crisis or in need of a compassionate, trained professional to speak with.
Learn more about 9-8-8, spread the word, and share the hope!
→ FULL DETAILS HERE
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BCHA Summit May 1-2, 2024
The BCHA Summit returns to unite BC's accommodation and business community for two days of industry connection and excellence May 1-2 at Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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HAC Conference
May 22-24 | Montreal, Quebec
Learn More
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2024 BC Tourism Industry Conference
March 6 & 7
Register Here
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International Indigenous Tourism Conference
February 26-28 | Ottawa, Ontario
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National Tourism Week 2024
April 15-19, 2024
Learn More
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Happening Tomorrow | A Conversation with Hospitality Friends
With Mews, Operto, and Stash
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Join us on Wednesday, February 21st for a conversation panel of industry experts from Mews, Operto, and Stash Hotel Rewards. Moderated by BCHA's own Mike Macleod, the discussion will involve insights and trends that could help shape your operational strategies for 2024.
- 2:30pm | Registration
- 3:00pm | Presentation & Panel discussion
- 3:45pm | Networking
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Next Month in Prince George | BCHA Members Event: WorkSafe BC Updates | |
Presented by Go2HR, this open house and workshop is exclusively for BCHA members.
Focusing on both the unique aspects of Northern BC workplaces, and recent changes to regulation and rate increase within the accommodations sector, this workshop provides essential need-to-know information to keep your business in compliance with the new changes. Join us for two days of informative sessions and meet BCHA's Member Services Manager, Samantha Glennie.
→ SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY
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CONNECTING MEMBERS WITH TRUSTED VENDORS | |
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | The Ultimate Brand Power | |
For owners converting existing hotels to a Wyndham brand or building a new hotel from the ground up, we’ve created an expansive structure of support for our owners that is backed by the experience, scale, and distribution of the world’s largest hotel company. You want to partner with a hotel company that knows what you need before you need it, and has the experience, power, and connections to really support you. This is the backbone of what we offer, and it’s at the heart of the Wyndham Advantage.
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Capilano University | Find What Interests You | |
Imagine your future at a prominent Vancouver university. At Capilano University, you can find the programs & courses that will take you there. Whether its a Bachelors program in Tourism Management or continuing studies in a designated area of specialization, CapU has a broad range of enlightening courses. With multiple campuses, including Sunshine Coast, your upcoming education is a quick step away. Summer 2024 registration is open from March 4 - 8.
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Exclusive for BCHA Members | Prioritizing Hotel Cybersecurity | |
Cybersecurity safeguards are crucial for guests' peace of mind and essential for hotels reputations. BCHA's recent blog takes a look at cybersecurity concerns every hotel should consider.
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2024 Surrey Women in Business Award Finalist: Kristin Bishop | |
Civic Hotel General Manager, Kristin Bishop, has been named a finalist for the Corporate Leader category of the 2024 Surrey Women in Business Awards.
Now in its 15th year, the Annual Awards are hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade.
Taking place in March, the awards shine a light on some of the brightest female leaders of Surrey's business community.
The purpose of the event is to inspire, motivate, and educate the audience.
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Oswego Hotel and Oak Bay Beach Hotel Named Greater Victoria Business Award Finalists | |
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
The Oswego Hotel was shortlisted for Business of the Year (11-39 employees) and the Oak Bay Beach Hotel is up for the Outsanding Customer Service Award.
The finalists were chosen by an independent panel of prominent local business leaders. Congratulations to both BCHA members for their nominations!
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