Today's update includes:
- General Updates
- BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement | Quantity Limits to Remain
- Wildfire Activity in BC Expected to Extend into September
- DBC | Tourism Marketing Committee Applications for the 2023-2025 Term
- Gain Knowledge of Canada's Hotel Outlook for 2023 | Webinar with CBRE
- Celebrate Disability Employment Month with go2HR and WorkBC
- Receive Expert Advice for Free with Small Business BC Advisory & Education Services
- FINAL REMINDER | Register for BCHA Live Industry Update Series in Northern BC
- Member Spotlight | Update Your Property With Tarkett Inc Canada!
- Register for Tourism Digital Academy Program
- News - See more below!
- Tipping Our Hat
- British Columbia Remembers Queen Elizabeth II
- Tourism Valemount Welcomes New Executive Director, Marcie Down
- Big White Ski Resort's Michael J Ballingall Awarded Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pin
- 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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BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement | Quantity Limits to Remain |
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Yesterday, it was announced that the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative agreement with BC's Public Service Agency. On August 31, 2022, operations resumed at LDB distribution centres and the Wholesale Customer Centre on, allowing BCLIQUOR (BCL) stores to resume accepting orders from hospitality customers. Despite this good news, it is expected to take several weeks for stock to be replenished - delivery delays are also expected for some time.
In a memo from the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB), it was announced that quantity limits will remain in place for all BCL customer types. "The quantity limits of three items per SKU, per day will remain in place for all hospitality orders submitted through BCL stores; however, these limitations do not apply to beer product (import and domestic) or nonstocked wholesale product. We will revisit this temporary measure once we are able to confirm a timeline for when our stores will have replenished inventory and product selection.
LDB and BC Liquor Stores apologize for this inconvenience and hope to resume normal services as soon as possible. We will continue to keep our members updated as this situation unfolds.
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Wildfire Activity in BC
Expected to Extend into September
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The Province is urging British Columbians to remain alert to the threat of wildfires as conditions remain warm and dry throughout September. Seasonal and above-seasonal temperatures forecast for September mean that wildfire risk remains a concern throughout the province. The number of wildfires and area burned are lower than the 20-year average for British Columbia at this time of year. We will keep the accommodation community updated on any activity or evacuation efforts. |
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DBC | Tourism Marketing Committee Applications for the 2023-2025 Term |
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Destination BC is seeking six representatives for three-year terms to join the Tourism Marketing Committee (TMC), which will work to develop a successful, dynamic, and sustainable tourism sector for BC. The TMC requires one representative from the following tourism regions: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern BC & Vancouver, Coast and Mountains. Additionally, the TMC needs two representatives from Vancouver Island. No new representatives for the Thompson Okanagan region are required for 2023. |
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Gain Knowledge of Canada's Hotel Outlook for 2023 | Webinar with CBRE |
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A final reminder to join HAC and CBRE Hotels for 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 11:00 A.M. PST
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Celebrate Disability Employment Month with go2HR and WorkBC |
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If you are a tourism and hospitality employer that would like to increase your awareness about how to become more diverse and inclusive in your hiring practice, please join go2HR and WorkBC for an informative information session on Wednesday September 14th from 10 am to 11 am. Over the course of our webinar, we will share success stories and explore the available funded resources with you. Tap into this candidate pool and grow your business.
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Receive Expert Advice for Free with Small Business BC Advisory & Education Services |
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Destination BC has partnered with Small Business BC to provide tourism stakeholders across the province with free access to Small Business BC’s Advisory Services and Education Offerings. Services are delivered online, by phone, email, webinar or in person (if available) and include expert consultations with your choice of the following: Lawyer, Accountant, Business Broker, HR Professional, Website Expert, Technology Operations Expert. |
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FINAL REMINDER | Register for BCHA Live Industry Update Series in Northern BC |
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Next week, the BCHA will host two in-person information & networking sessions. NEXT STOP? Prince Rupert and Terrace!
These FREE sessions include:
- An engagement session
- Updates on advocacy efforts both provincially and federally
- Information on current and emerging issues, along with ways to mitigate risk
- Tools, resources, and benefits available to members
- Networking portion with food and drinks provided
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Member Spotlight | Update Your Property With Tarkett Inc Canada! |
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Tarkett is a global leader in flooring solutions. They can bring you every type of flooring products you need for your projects with dedicated service and a breadth of expertise that is backed by more than 140 years in the industry. Tarkett Hospitality combines Lexmark, Desso and Johnsonite to give a single destination for all your flooring needs. They offer stylish contemporary running line options as well as comprehensive custom capabilities. They have a strong Brand Program. Their Partners include the industry leading franchises. They can help you achieve the right aesthetics, performance and price point for each space with a coordinated suite of products.
MEMBER BENEFIT:
All BCHA members benefit from free consultations, free take off estimates and seaming diagrams from plans, flooded design plans, and samples!
GET STARTED:
For more information contact Tammy Diniz at (778) 231-0972or [email protected], or visit commercial.tarkett.com/en_US/
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Register for Tourism Digital Academy Program |
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Register today to build your knowledge and skills in digital marketing. Designed for business owners or their marketing team members, this program is focused on providing practical, actionable guidance to complete your digital marketing plan. To make the program more accessible, DBC has combined self-guided learning videos with live sessions which will reduce scheduled time and improve flexibility for businesses, as the self-directed learning videos can be watched on participants’ own schedules during the course and are available 24/7. |
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Industry News & Quick Links |
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BC & CANADA
WORLD NEWS
INDUSTRY TRENDS
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British Columbia Remembers Queen Elizabeth II
British Columbians have joined the world in remembering Queen Elizabeth, Canada's head of state and the longest-reigning British monarch, who passed away earlier today. In a statement from the Province of BC, Premier John Horgan stated: “British Columbians are deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen will be remembered for her full-hearted service to her people, and her steadfast commitment to her duties as the sovereign and head of the Commonwealth." Please click here for the full statement.
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Tourism Valemount Welcomes New Executive Director, Marcie Down
Congratulations to the Tourism Valemount team on welcoming new Executive Director, Marcie Down. Previously the Executive Director for Gold Country Communities Society (GCCS), Marcie will lead the Tourism Valemount team, developing resources and information to drive visitors to the exceptional destination.
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Big White Ski Resort's Michael J Ballingall Awarded Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pin
Congratulations to Big White Ski Resort Senior Vice President, Michael J Ballingall, on receiving the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pin as well as a Local Recognition of Outstanding Service Medallion, recognizing individuals who have made a significant contribution to their community.
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HAC & CBRE | 2023 Canadian Hotel Outlook
September 12th at 11:00 am (PST)
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Foodservice Facts: Reset. Revive. Redefine.
September 14th, from 11:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST.
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TOTA Webinar: Reduce Tourism Operating Costs through Carbon Footprint Tracking
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 11 AM - 12 PM PT
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2022 Western Canadian Lodging Conference
October 24th - 25th, 2022 | Hyatt Regency, Vancouver
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SPARK BC Hotel & Liquor Conference
November 15, 2022 | Granville Island
Stay tuned for details!
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II |
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Destination Canada's New Board of Directors Meet |
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Westin Bayshore Launches New Property Video! |
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TIAC on Upcoming Tourism Strategy |
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