Today's update includes:

  • General Updates
  • Forward Together | Key Insights Shared at Labour Market Forum with Tourism HR Canada
  • Government Introduces New EV Chargers to Support Green Travel
  • Help Shape Certification for Accommodations Professionals
  • We Can Help You Hire | Reach out to BCHA Workforce Strategist Today
  • Preparing for Flooding Season
  • Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe Restoring Key International Routes
  • Register for SPARK | One Month Away
  • Industry News & Trends
  • Mark Your Calendars
  • Tipping Our Hat
  • 5 of BC's Top Resorts Recognized in Conde Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Awards
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops Welcomes New General Manager
  • Comment Card | Thoughts and Comments from Our Industry
  • Last Laugh
Forward Together | Key Insights Shared at Labour Market Forum with Tourism HR Canada
Industry leaders across the country, including representatives from BCHA, recently met to share their insights on the next steps for tourism’s recovery and growth. Tourism HR Canada hosted nearly 100 tourism stakeholders—from businesses to associations, education to government—at its annual Labour Market Forum. See below for key insights and learnings from the session.
Government Introduces New EV Chargers to Support Green Travel
People making the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will have more access to electric charging with 44 new charging stations in communities and municipalities throughout B.C.

The charging stations are funded under the seventh round of the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program, which aims to increase the number of public direct-current fast-charger (DCFC) stations throughout B.C. to support the growing number of EVs on the road. Thirty-nine of the new charging stations are DCFC stations, while five of them are Level 2 charging stations.
Help Shape Certification for
Accommodations Professionals
Tourism HR Canada is looking for Directors of Housekeeping and Hotel General Managers to participate in industry consultations to update the nationally recognized Emerit certification programs for these two occupations.  
We Can Help You Hire | Reach out to BCHA Workforce Strategist Today
Looking to hire for this fall and unsure where to begin? Keen to look outside of British Columbia's work pool and explore international recruitment options? BCHA's Workforce Strategist, Alison Langford, is here to help! All BCHA members receive a complimentary consultation to support their recruitment efforts. Reach out to Alison@bcha.com or explore a variety of resources at the link below.
Preparing for Flooding Season
As rain eventually returns to BC, the Government of BC is helping communities prepare for flooding, allocating resources to support in the event of emergencies. Learn more about what The Government of BC is doing to help communities prepare for flooding. Destination BC has developed step-by-step guides, templates and tools outlining how tourism businesses can prepare their staff for a fast and effective response during a flood.
Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe Restoring Key International Routes
Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, with the addition of new European services to Brussels, Toulouse and Copenhagen. It is also resuming key Asia services to Tokyo-Haneda and Osaka, and is restoring frequencies to leading destinations in the Atlantic, Pacific and South America regions.
Register for SPARK | One Month Away
Taking place November 15 on Granville Island, SPARK is a first-of-its-kind industry conference and can't miss event that will bring together BC's liquor and hospitality industries and stakeholders for a day of networking, education, and critical industry and economic updates. 
Why should you attend SPARK? ACCESS, VALUABLE SEMINARS, NETWORKING, & MORE.
 
PLUS: a member-exclusive joint lunch & workforce session at Dockside Restaurant and post-conference industry reception.
 
Travelling from out of town? Book your stay today!
Industry News & Quick Links
Tipping Our Hat
5 of BC's Top Resorts Recognized in Conde Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Awards

Several BC resorts made Condé Nast Traveler’s top 10 resorts in Canada list, including the very best resort in Canada! Now in its 35th year, the annual (and highly coveted) Readers’ Choice Awards capture the travel experiences CNT readers love best!

Congratulations to the following resorts!
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops Welcomes New General Manager

Congratulations to Derek Hiscoke who was recently appointed General Manager of Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops! Derek brings with him a wealth of experience, managing luxury properties including the Calgary Marriott Hotel (Calgary, Alberta), the Millennium Bailey Hotel (London, United Kingdom), the Sopwell House (St. Albans, United Kingdom), Arc The Hotel (Ottawa, Ontario), and the Waltham Abbey Marriott (Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom).
Mark Your Calendars
2022 Small Business Week Summit
October 17-21, 2022
The Critical Role of Business in our Reconciliation Journey Webinar
October 18 at 8am
Empower Her - WORTH Events Across BC
Kelowna - Oct.18 | Victoria - Nov. 2 | Vancouver - March 2023 | Whistler - April 2023
2022 Western Canadian Lodging Conference
October 24th - 25th, 2022 | Hyatt Regency, Vancouver
Register Now | Use Discount Code BCHA
SPARK BC Hotel & Liquor Conference
November 15, 2022 | Granville Island
Stay tuned for details!
Comment Card
750 Tourism Ambassadors Celebrate Vancouver Tourism
Tourism Prince George Fosters Next Industry Leaders
Fairmont Pacific Rim Adds New Exhibition
Vancouver Convention Centre Brings in New Event Business at IMEX22
Last Laugh
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