BCHA's Fast Track Your Future Education Series is back. Register for FIVE exciting and condensed six-week courses that will transform your team. Mark your calendar every Wednesday at 11am PST (12pm MST) for a dose of practical knowledge and guidance LIVE from the industry's leading experts and trainers.

* Leadership & Best Practices in Housekeeping Sponsored by Eden Textile (September 13-October 18)

* Human Resources Leadership & Best Practices (October 25-November 29)

* Financial Leadership (January 10-February 14)

* Property Operations & Maintenance (February 21-March 27)

* Leadership for Hospitality Professionals (April 3-May 8)

Register for all five courses and enjoy discounted prices.

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Industry associations representing thousands of Canadian businesses are uniting to urge Minister Chrystia Freeland for an extension of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline. They believe that extending the CEBA repayment deadline will provide essential support to small businesses and contribute to the resilience of the Canadian economy during these challenging times.

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IRCC seeks your input to shape Canada's upcoming Immigration Levels Plan. Share your views on categories, programs, and how immigration can support Canada across various aspects. Topics include Express Entry, regional economic immigration, Francophone communities, and refugee support. Complete the online survey by August 4th and join the BCHA in making a targeted difference on immigration reform. Prepare your answers in advance as the survey may not save drafts.

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Calling all hotels! We invite you to become a partner with the BC Ale Trail and offer exciting Sip & Stay packages across the province, showcasing local BC craft beer. There's no cost for your hotel to participate, and we offer a range of benefits, including website listing, mobile app location, and social media spotlights to our 22k+ users. To be eligible, your deal should include a BC craft beer offer, such as free pints in your restaurant or pub, a 4-pack in the room, or a voucher for a local brewery. Don't miss this chance to highlight the best of BC craft beer and attract beer enthusiasts to your establishment!

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The latest data on domestic overnight visitors to British Columbia for Week 27 (July 3 - July 9, 2023) reveals a 1.7% increase compared to the same week in 2022. Notably, all regions, except Vancouver Coast and Mountains, experienced a rise in visitation when comparing Week 27 to the previous week, Week 26 (June 26 - July 2, 2023). However, British Columbia as a whole saw a decrease of 7.1% during the same Week 27 to Week 26 comparison.

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As the tourism sector continues to adjust to the shifting post-pandemic labour landscape, compensation is one of the variables that business operators are grappling with. This includes wages, but also encompasses a wider range of business practices, from perks and benefits to the kind the culture a workplace fosters. A new report from Tourism HR Canada explores some of the compensation-related decisions that tourism operators have made, in response to both the pandemic and the general changes in the labour market.

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Vibrant Management is a Boutique Hospitality Management and Marketing company based in St. George, Utah. They specialize in Rate and Revenue management, online advertising (with a 5x return on ad spend guaranteed), branding, and operations management. Vibrant Management is a unique team, comprising more than 100 years of combined hospitality experience. Vibrant is excited to be welcomed into the BC Hotel Association and is excited to offer a FREE month of Digital Ads & Rate management. Contact Spencer Halford, VP of Marketing, to set this up! Please email spencer@thevibrantteam.com.

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Birr helps hotels and resorts increase direct bookings, without spending a dime on advertising. Their team of global marketing professionals will help hone your branding and marketing to increase engagement on social media, improve your website’s user experience, and drive more organic traffic to your website. With a combined experience of over 30 years in marketing and advertising, and over a decade in hospitality, Birr delivers results. Visit www.wearebirr.com/hotel-marketing to book a free consultation and receive an audit of your website. For more information contact Kyle Hamilton at 778-745-1105 or kyle@wearebirr.com.

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Assa Abloy Global Solutions, one of the leaders in the security technology industry, reimagine how people move through their world. Whether that world is a hotel, cruise ship, student accommodation, or elderly care facility, their expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design continues to develop new security solutions. It includes everything from simple electronic locks and fobs to a fully integrated solution with mobile device access and cloud-based administration and monitoring. For more information contact Robert Sydor at 672-514-9402 or robert.sydor@assaabloy.com.

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The BCHA proudly celebrates Joanna Jagger, MA, CPHR, for her recognition as one of the 100 Most Inspirational Leaders in Global Hospitality and Travel. Featured in the esteemed Global Hospitality Magazine, Joanna joins other outstanding award winners in this prestigious accolade. We applaud changemakers, thought leaders, and educators like Joanna, who are shaping the future of the hospitality industry

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4VI is excited to introduce Caleb McIntyre as their new Manager of Sustainable Development. With a decade of experience in designing immersive travel experiences globally, Caleb brings a values-driven approach to destination management. As a lifelong Islander, his background in public relations and group facilitation will nurture 4VI's regenerative tourism projects. Caleb's passion for promoting Truth & Reconciliation and his marketing expertise make him a perfect fit for the team. Welcome aboard, Caleb!

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