The B.C. government last week launched the ‘Look West: Tourism Sector Action Plan’ that seeks to position tourism as a key driver of economic diversification…
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Sophie Pierre honoured by Indigenous Tourism BC
Congratulations to Dr. Sophie Pierre, who was recognized last week by Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) with the Tourism Industry Leader (Legacy) Award. This honour celebrates Sophie’s…
Third annual World Tourism Day event a full house
Theme of this year’s event was ‘Tourism and Peace’ It was a full house on September 26 as community members, students, and employees celebrated World…
B.C.’s tourism industry a resilient economic driver
Letter to the Editor Tourism Week is a time to reflect on and celebrate one of British Columbia’s most vibrant and essential industries. Tourism is…
Go-to for paddling residents and visitors
Humans have been building and using small watercraft to travel in British Columbia since time immemorial. Coastal First Nations fashioned canoes from western red cedar…
Destination BC restarts international marketing
As travel resumes around the world, Destination BC is competitively vying for international visitors with its launch of ‘The British Columbia Effect – Find Yourself;’ an extensive…
B.C. launches three-year plan to revitalize tourism
The B.C. government announced March 11 it has launched a new three-year roadmap for rebuilding and revitalizing tourism, with aims of creating jobs and opportunities…
Pandemic funding aid announced for tourism sector
Eligible accommodation providers and tourism operators holding tenure and BC Parks permits will now have access to grants to alleviate fixed-cost pressures caused by the…
Tourism VIPs encourage travel around B.C.
Letter to the Editor Travel is part of our DNA. It gives us something to look forward to. It brings us joy to experience new…
Joint statement on resumption of travel in B.C.
Letter to the Editor It’s an exciting time for British Columbians as we begin travelling again. People have been doing their part – getting vaccinated…