Destination British Columbia (DBC) is accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for the fall 2024 intake of Project One of the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI). Through this project, tourism businesses gain access to free, one-on-one, tailored support for incorporating environmental sustainability or climate adaptation measures into their operations, strategy, and storytelling.
As outlined on DBC's website, those businesses accepted into the program will:
- Be connected with an experienced Program Advisor and other sustainability and climate adaptation experts, who will help create a "roadmap to resiliency."
- Learn how to integrate sustainability and climate adaptation best practices into their operations.
- Receive one-on-one coaching to implement the roadmap.
To be eligible to participate, businesses must:
- Be registered, headquartered, and operate in BC; and
- Offer a tourism experience (e.g. attraction) or tourism service (e.g. accommodation, transportation, visitor service, food service) to visitors.
More information about Project One and a link to the online application form can be accessed on DBC's website.
Contact DBC at DestinationStewardship@destinationbc.ca to ask questions about the BCTCRI or any of its four projects.
About the BCTCRI
The BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI) will invest $3 million from the BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport (TACS) over two years through Destination BC, working in close collaboration with tourism industry partners including the six Regional Destination Management Organizations (RDMOS) and Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC). The BCTCRI aims to support the tourism sector in addressing and preparing for climate change.
