BC Introduces Permanent Paid Sick Leave
BC will be the first province in Canada to provide workers with paid sick leave when changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) take effect on January 1, 2022…
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Celebrating Tourism's Bright Moments in 2021
As we continue to forge ahead through the ongoing ups and downs of the pandemic, doing all we can as an industry to stay safe and keep others safe, let’s take a moment to reflect back on some of the bright moments for our local tourism industry and community in 2021…
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Kelowna Welcomes Spartan Race to Big White Ski Resort
Spartan Race—a global endurance sport brand with a dedicated and highly desirable audience—is officially coming to Kelowna and Big White Ski Resort for the first time on August 27 and 28, 2022.…
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IMPACT Sustainability Conference Returns in January 2022
The IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference returns in person for 2022, taking place in Victoria from January 23 – 26, with a robust agenda covering a wide variety of topics…
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Tourism Relief Fund Supports Industry Through Recovery and Beyond
In mid-July, the Government of Canada announced the launch of the Tourism Relief Fund, providing $500 million in funding, over two years, to support the tourism sector through recovery and for future growth…
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Mentorships and Grants Program Launched to Spark New Indigenous Tourism Ideas and Initiatives
The Indigenous Tourism BC “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program launched on November 10, with the goal to “spark” new Indigenous tourism ideas and initiatives in British Columbia…
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Award Wins and Notable News: Summer/Fall 2021
We want to recognize and celebrate some of the award wins and highlight notable news from our local tourism industry that occurred over the past few months…
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Submit an Expressions of Interest for the COEDC's 2022 Advisory Council
The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) is now accepting expressions of interest for its 2022 Advisory Council, which is a great opportunity for tourism industry members to provide their expertise and contribute to the COEDC's strategic vision. …
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New COVID-19 Support Programs Proposed for Tourism, Hospitality, and Other Hard-Hit Businesses
While several existing federal COVID-19 support programs have now ended, the Government of Canada has proposed new, targeted programs to support hardest-hit businesses, including those in the tourism and hospitality sector.…
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BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 Reimagines the Future of Tourism
As we look forward to recovery, our collective focus remains on rebuilding a resilient and thriving tourism industry, in a sustainable and thoughtful way. On November 3 and 4, the British Columbia Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) Tourism Summit 2021 will further this conversation through the delivery of workshops and panels centred around the theme, Reimagining the Future of Tourism: Rebuild, Reframe and Rethink. …
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