Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

Vancouver spring, summer events spur tourism, higher hotel rates

Canucks playoff success stimulates spending at bars and restaurants during patio season.

May 10, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

Government spending on an improved reservation website has reduced camper frustration.

May 9, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Tourism Kamloops touts experience, knowledge of new CEO

Industry veteran Erik Fisher brings brand-building expertise, local connections to role

May 8, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Tourism Prince George moving ahead with Canada Games Plaza

Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating.

May 8, 2024 2:25 PM Read more >

Canucks' playoff run has economic winners and losers

Restaurants with large TV screens, or those that are delivery-oriented are set to benefit.

May 8, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. tourism economy blooms as spring arrives

Demand for travel, accommodation and events picks up in May through September.

May 7, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Big White, other resorts deliver record donations to small ski resort fund

Industry leaders donate nearly $40K

May 3, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

B.C. launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees

VICTORIA — British Columbia's hotel association says a new central booking portal will help speed up the process of finding places to stay for emergency evacuees.

May 1, 2024 4:55 PM Read more >

River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond to re-open marina as part of upgrades

Local casino and resort celebrates 20th anniversary.

Apr 26, 2024 12:19 PM Read more >

Non-U.S. foreign visitors to B.C. finally exceed pre-pandemic level

Fewer American visitors coming to Canada through B.C. has kept the overall number of foreign visitors to B.C. below its pre-pandemic level, according to new data from Statistics Canada

Apr 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >