CLICK HERE or the image above for a video update for the month of September.
In an effort to keep our industry updated on current news and advocacy efforts, the BCHA will be transitioning to monthly video updates for the first week of each month. For any questions, please reach out to kelsey@bcha.com.
On behalf of our entire team we wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend!
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Today's update includes:
- General Updates
- Deadline Tomorrow! | Sign Up to Recruit International Workers Through DCMF
- Province Introduces Permanent Delivery Fee Cap to Support Restaurants
- DBC Launches Campaign to Attract UK and Australian Travellers
- Find Support | Economic Development Funding & Grants Database
- How to Engage Guests and Visitors on your Sustainability Journey
- Reminder | Post a Job on the go2HR Job Board
- STR Summary BC & Regions Sept 18 - Sept 24, 2022
- The Critical Role of Business in our Reconciliation Journey Webinar
- Member Spotlight | Explore a Full Range of Employment Services with SDECB
- Mark Your Calendars
- Tipping Our Hat
- Alison McKay Appointed Vice President, Destination Management at Destination BC!
- Parq Vancouver Takes Home Untapped 2022 Workplace Inclusion Champion Award!
- Comment Card | Thoughts and Comments from Our Industry
- Last Laugh | Happy Thanksgiving
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Deadline Tomorrow! | Sign Up to Recruit International Workers Through DCMF |
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The BCHA has received an invitation to the Destination Canada Mobility Forum taking place Nov. 17- 23 in Paris (France) and Rabat (Morocco) to screen and recruit international candidates to participating properties - no LMIA required!
Sign up by Oct.7th for this rare hiring opportunity by emailing Alison Langford at Alison@bcha.com. Participation costs $800 per establishment with a maximum of 3 positions.
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Province Introduces Permanent Delivery Fee Cap to Support Restaurants |
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In an exciting announcement made today, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, the Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation introduced Bill 33, the Food Delivery Service Fee Act, allowing a permanent fee cap, which would limit the fees that core-services delivery companies can charge restaurants to no more than 20% of the dollar value of an order. This combines the two previously temporary caps – the 15% on food and 5% cap on additional fees – into a single, permanent cap. The temporary caps were set to expire on Dec 31 this year.
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DBC Launches Campaign to Attract UK and Australian Travellers |
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Between September and November 2022, target audiences in key overseas markets will be invited to experience Super, Natural British Columbia®. The 'Find Yourself' campaign is geared toward UK and Australia visitors whose known trip motivators connect directly with travel experiences in abundance in BC. By showcasing mountain and wildlife experiences through towering mountains, lush rainforests, and rugged coastlines, audiences are urged to tap into something bigger – to awaken a deeper connection and regain perspective; to find themselves. |
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Find Support | Economic Development Funding & Grants Database |
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Navigating funding sources offered by the Province of BC has been made easy by the Economic Development Funding & Grants database. This is a free tool that will help guide businesses to find financial support by easily searching the free online database. |
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How to Engage Guests and Visitors on your Sustainability Journey |
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It is no secret - now more than ever, guests are driven to make eco-conscious decisions when booking their travel experiences. In an article written by our partners at GreenStep Solutions, learn how to engage guests and visitors on your sustainability efforts, which is one of the most powerful ways tourism businesses and destinations can inspire change. |
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Reminder | Post a Job on the go2HR Job Board |
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Did you know that our partners at go2HR offer the leading free job board for tourism and hospitality jobs in BC and the Yukon? This is an incredible FREE hiring resource that we encourage our accommodation community to utilize in their recruitment efforts. |
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STR Summary BC & Regions
Sept 18 - Sept 24, 2022
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Things are looking up for industry as occupancy across the province is up compared to the same week in 2019! Here are the facts as reported by our partners at STR. We encourage all accommodators to sign up with STR HERE to ensure we can collect accurate data for our sector.
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British Columbia had a 80.8% occupancany from Sunday-Thursday and a 85.4% occupancy during the weekend, up 1.5% compared to the same week in 2019.
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British Columbia had an ADR of $236.04 from Sunday-Thursday and an ADR of $249.98 during the weekend, up 11.5% compared to the same week in 2019.
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British Columbia had a RevPAR of $190.66 from Sunday-Thursday and a RevPAR of $213.47 during the weekend, up 13.1% compared to the same week in 2019.
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The Critical Role of Business in our Reconciliation Journey Webinar |
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Wondering what the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) means for BC businesses? Join “The Critical Role of Business in our Reconciliation Journey” webinar on October 18, 2022 at 8:00 am to learn more about the road ahead and how BC businesses can contribute in a meaningful way to reconciliation. |
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Member Spotlight | Explore a Full Range of Employment Services with SDECB |
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From promoting and boosting talent to steering projects, the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDECB) strives daily to provide a voice, a space and tools for the Francophone and Francophile business community of British Columbia. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a newcomer, a businesswoman, or a young Francophone, the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDECB) works every day to help you. With its longstanding business expertise and numerous partnerships with the Francophone community, it has all the resources in hand to help you turn your ideas and projects into reality. The SDECB offers you support and advice, no matter where you are headed.
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Alison McKay Appointed Vice President, Destination Management at Destination BC!
The BCHA would like to extend a hearty congrats to Alison McKay! Previously the in an Acting Vice President role, Alison was recently appointed to the permanent role of Vice President, Destination Management at Destination BC. In a statement, DBC shared that "During her tenure, Alison has developed strong relationships with our colleagues in core government, communities, destination management organizations, sectors, and tourism businesses to enhance the global competitiveness of BC’s travel experiences."
The BCHA has been fortunate to work closely with Alison and extends our deepest thanks to the work she has, and will continue to lead!
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Parq Vancouver Takes Home Untapped 2022 Workplace Inclusion Champion Award!
Congratulations to Parq Vancouver! The entertainment destination was recently recognized for its diversity and inclusion efforts, winning the Untapped 2022 Workplace Inclusion Champion Award for Medium & Large Business.
"At Parq, we celebrate our diversity and we work tirelessly towards the goal that our people – no matter their religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation – are respected and valued." Well done!
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2022 Small Business Week Summit
October 17-21, 2022
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The Critical Role of Business in our Reconciliation Journey Webinar
October 18 at 8am
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Empower Her - WORTH Events Across BC
Kelowna - Oct.18 | Victoria - Nov. 2 | Vancouver - March 2023 | Whistler - April 2023
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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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Coast Kicks off Thanksgiving Celebrations |
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WCC Welcomes New Bachelor of Hospitality Management Students! |
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Minister Boissonnault Meets with ITAC |
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How Can Hotel Operations Protect Biodiversity |
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Last Laugh | Happy Thanksgiving! |
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