Become a part of BC’s thriving hospitality community! Join our network of hoteliers and gain access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights. Review the benefits of each membership tier below and find the perfect fit for your organization.
The Accommodation membership provides comprehensive representation for all types of lodging businesses across British Columbia, from cozy inns to expansive resorts. Members benefit from industry advocacy, expert workforce consultation, sustainability support, voting rights, and exclusive access to events such as Annual General Meetings (AGMs), ensuring their voices are heard and their interests are prioritized.
Dues are calculated by number of guest rooms on an annual basis:
Accommodation with 1 – 29 rooms – $300.00(+GST)
Accommodation with 30 or more rooms – $10.00(+GST) per room
Yukon Accommodation – $300.00(+GST)
Becoming a BCHA member provides you with a voice for the industry and unlimited access to resources that will help further your property and your team. Sign up today and unlock these benefits:
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on our advocacy initiatives, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
The BCHA/ABLE BC Dual Membership offers comprehensive representation for all types of lodging businesses across British Columbia, from boutique inns to large resorts. Members benefit from robust industry advocacy, voting rights in key elections, and exclusive access to events such as Annual General Meetings (AGMs). For properties with food and beverage outlets, dual membership with ABLE BC extends these benefits to the F&B sector, ensuring your interests are supported across both hospitality and accommodation industries.
Dues are calculated to align with the overall size of your business and are comprised of two elements: (1) number of guest rooms and (2) number of licensed premises.
(1) Annual Accommodation Dues:
Accommodation with 1 – 29 rooms – $300.00(+GST)
Accommodation with 30 or more rooms – $10.00(+GST) per room
Yukon Accommodation – $195.00(+GST)
(2) Annual Licenses Dues:
Food Primary License – $300.00(+GST) per license
Liquor Primary License – $700.00(+GST)
Additional Liquor Primary License – $360.00(+GST)
Licensee Retail Store (LRS) – $600.00(+GST)
Below are just a few wins ABLE BC has secured for hotel members:
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on our advocacy initiatives, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
The Allied Membership, formerly known as Associate Membership, is designed for suppliers, vendors, and partners serving the hospitality industry in British Columbia. This membership provides businesses the opportunity to connect directly with the accommodation sector, expanding their reach and influence within the industry. Allied members enjoy many of the same benefits as Accommodation members, including access to networking events, industry insights, marketing opportunities, and a platform to showcase their products or services.
$700.00(+GST)
With over 650 members, the BCHA advocates for the ENTIRE hotel community (as a partner of our sector, that means YOU TOO). We deliver tailored benefit programs and connect accommodators with trusted resources, vendors, and suppliers that will meet their needs. Sounds like you? Take a look at what we offer:
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on advertising & sponsorship opportunities, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
The Allied – Education Membership offers access to valuable programs, courses, and webinars developed in partnership with local universities, colleges, and training programs. These resources are designed to promote continuous learning and innovation within the industry.
The BC Hotel Association represents the hotel industry across British Columbia, driving growth and advancement through advocacy, communication, and education. As part of our mission to educate the industry, we provide opportunities for upskilling and training.
$650.00(+GST)
A key component of membership is the seamless connections between educational allied members and accommodation members.
Member universities, colleges, and training programs can post co-op opportunities directly in our member portal, providing students with employment opportunities to hotels across the province. By consistently providing skilled and motivated students to fill positions, institutions can establish strong relations with hotels. Students benefit from hands-on experience, making them more competitive in the job market upon graduation. It’s a win for all parties involved!
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on our workforce and education initiatives, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
The Developer Membership is designed for organizations involved in the planning and development of hotel projects in British Columbia. Through membership with the BC Hotel Association, developers can connect with industry stakeholders, access sector insights, and stay informed on trends shaping the province’s hospitality landscape.
As projects move through planning and development stages, the BCHA can help facilitate connections and share industry perspectives that support informed decision-making.
Industry Connections
Connect with hotel owners, operators, management companies, and tourism organizations across British Columbia.
Hotel Development Insights
Access shared insights and findings from Hotel Development Working Groups and industry discussions.
Industry Events
Member pricing for the BCHA Summit and opportunities to engage with hospitality leaders from across the province.
Market Intelligence
Stay informed with industry updates, trends, and relevant sector insights.
Industry Positioning
Be recognized as part of the provincial hospitality network through BCHA membership.
Introductions to Members and Partners
Where appropriate, the BCHA team can help facilitate introductions within the hospitality ecosystem.
Downtown Vancouver Meeting Space
Access meeting space at the BCHA offices in downtown Vancouver when meeting with partners or stakeholders.
If you are developing or exploring hotel projects in British Columbia and would like to learn more about Developer Membership, we encourage you to connect with our team. We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization and your plans in the province, and explore how the BC Hotel Association can support your work through industry connections, insight, and engagement with the broader hospitality community.
Please reach out to our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang to schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Designed for hotels, motels, resorts, ownership groups and other commercial accommodation providers operating in British Columbia. Hotel members benefit from a strong provincial voice advancing priorities such as workforce, taxation, public safety, emergency management, short-term rentals, hotel development and the cost of doing business. Membership also provides access to industry intelligence, trusted advice, education & training, networking, preferred programmes and savings opportunities developed specifically for hospitality businesses. Hotelier members can help shape BCHA priorities through surveys, voting rights and participation at its AGM and annual Summit.
Dues are calculated by number of guest rooms on an annual basis:
Accommodation with 1 – 29 rooms – $300.00(+GST)
Accommodation with 30 or more rooms – $10.00(+GST) per room
Yukon Accommodation – $300.00(+GST)
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on our advocacy initiatives, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Designed for accommodation businesses that also operate licensed restaurants, lounges, pubs, banquet facilities, liquor stores or other food and beverage establishments. This dual BCHA and Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) membership provides coordinated representation across both the accommodation and licensed hospitality sectors, ensuring the full scope of your operation is supported. Members receive the benefits of BCHA Hotelier Membership together with ABLE BC advocacy, regulatory expertise, industry communications and programmes related to liquor policy and licensed operations. It is a practical, unified membership for properties that need both their rooms and food and beverage interests represented.
Membership Investment:
Dues are calculated to align with the overall size of your business and are comprised of two elements: (1) number of guest rooms and (2) number of licensed premises.
(1) Annual Accommodation Dues:
Accommodation with 1 – 29 rooms – $300.00(+GST)
Accommodation with 30 or more rooms – $10.00(+GST) per room
Yukon Accommodation – $195.00(+GST)
(2) Annual Licenses Dues:
Food Primary License – $300.00(+GST) per license
Liquor Primary License – $700.00(+GST)
Additional Liquor Primary License – $360.00(+GST)
Licensee Retail Store (LRS) – $600.00(+GST)
Below are just a few wins ABLE BC has secured for hotel members:
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on our advocacy initiatives, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Designed for companies that provide products, professional services, technology or expertise to British Columbia’s hotel and accommodation sector. Allied Membership connects your business with BCHA’s province-wide network of owners, operators and hospitality leaders while providing industry intelligence that can help you better understand and serve the market. Members receive access to BCHA communications, education and events, as well as opportunities for introductions, visibility, sponsorship and meaningful industry engagement. This category is intended for businesses seeking to build trusted, long-term relationships with BC’s accommodation community, not simply sell into it.
$700.00(+GST)
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on advertising & sponsorship opportunities, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Premier Partners are reserved for a select group of trusted businesses that help reduce costs, improve operations and respond to industry challenges. Each partnership is individually tailored to the partner’s objectives, BCHA’s strategic needs and the specific opportunity, with arrangements that may include sector or business-category exclusivity where appropriate. These customised revenue agreements elevate vendors, suppliers, and consultants through enhanced visibility, direct engagement with hoteliers and recognition as a leading provider within the BCHA network. Premier Partners are selected based on their industry relevance, reputation, service standards and ability to deliver measurable member value.
Pricing and terms are tailored to each Premier Partner agreement.
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on advertising & sponsorship opportunities, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Designed for post-secondary institutions, training providers and educational organisations that support hospitality workforce development. Membership connects institutions with accommodation employers across British Columbia, creating opportunities to promote programmes, strengthen industry-informed learning and develop co-op, practicum and employment pathways for students. Education members gain access to sector intelligence, BCHA communications, industry events and opportunities to collaborate on training, research and workforce initiatives. By bringing educators and employers closer together, this membership helps build a stronger and more responsive talent pipeline for hospitality.
$650.00(+GST)
If you would like to become a member, have questions about membership benefits, or would like more information on our workforce and education initiatives, contact our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Designed for developers, investors, owners, consultants and organisations actively planning, financing or delivering hotel and mixed-use hospitality projects in British Columbia. Membership provides access to BCHA’s provincial hospitality network, hotel development insights, market and policy intelligence, industry events and relevant findings from development-focused working groups. Where appropriate, BCHA can facilitate connections with hotel owners, operators, tourism organisations, professional partners and other stakeholders across the hospitality ecosystem. Developer Membership also positions your organisation within the provincial hotel community and supports informed decision-making as projects move from early exploration through planning and development.
Contact us to discuss membership options and pricing.
If you are developing or exploring hotel projects in British Columbia and would like to learn more about Developer Membership, we encourage you to connect with our team. We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization and your plans in the province, and explore how the BC Hotel Association can support your work through industry connections, insight, and engagement with the broader hospitality community.
Please reach out to our Manager, Memberships & Partnerships, Lien Chang to schedule a virtual meeting or send him an email to get started.
Designed for destination marketing and management organisations, regional or municipal hotel associations, and/or regional tourism partners seeking a stronger voice on the policies affecting their communities and visitor economies. Partner investment directly supports BCHA’s coordinated government relations programme, advancing shared priorities such as workforce, business costs, regulatory pressures, hotel development, taxation, investment, and the protection of Municipal and Regional District Tax revenues. Strategic Advocacy Partners can appoint up to 3 individuals to receive monthly advocacy reports, quarterly briefings, sector roundtables, opportunities to participate in BC Hospitality Legislative Days and select advocacy events, and an annual report demonstrating progress and outcomes. Partners can also provide input on specific files and areas of focus that align with BCHA’s provincial priorities, while gaining insight into federal advocacy through BCHA’s membership and Board representation with Hotels Canada.
Partner investment and terms are tailored to the size of your destination or association and the scope of your agreement, supporting BCHA’s coordinated advocacy on shared industry priorities.
Help advance the priorities that matter to your destination, association and visitor economy. Connect with us to discuss a Strategic Advocacy Partnership and how we can work together on the policies affecting hospitality in your community.
Please send an email to Paul Hawes, President & CEO, to discuss your priorities and explore a Strategic Advocacy Partnership.
Cornerstone Partnership is BCHA’s highest level of corporate partnership, reserved for a limited number of organisations making a significant, long-term investment in the Association and British Columbia’s accommodation sector. Each partnership is individually developed around shared priorities, organisational needs and opportunities to deliver meaningful value to BCHA members. Cornerstone Partners receive prominent recognition across BCHA’s programmes, communications, events and industry initiatives, with opportunities for strategic engagement and business-category exclusivity where appropriate. These relationships are built with a long-term vision and directly strengthen BCHA’s capacity to advocate, educate and elevate the hotel sector, while always remaining aligned with the Association’s mandate and the interests of its members. Cornerstone Partners are provided direct opportunities to engage with BCHA’s Board of Directors throughout the year.
Investment and terms are tailored to each agreement, reflecting the scope and value of this key partnership with BCHA.
Make a lasting investment in British Columbia’s accommodation sector through BCHA’s highest level of corporate partnership. Connect with us to explore a tailored, long-term partnership aligned with your organisation’s goals and BCHA’s priorities.
Please send an email to Shawna Lang to discuss opportunities to become a Cornerstone Partner.
Unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed for Hoteliers, Hospitality Professionals, and Suppliers. Together, we can build a stronger hospitality industry in British Columbia.
Reach out to our Member Development Coordinator, Lien Chang, to explore the ideal membership option for you and unlock the full potential of your opportunities.
You can easily schedule a virtual meeting meeting or send him an email to get started.
Connecting Our Members and Partners
One of BCHA’s most important roles is bringing hoteliers, suppliers and industry partners together to create valuable connections and new opportunities. We work to introduce members to businesses and services that may support their operations, while recognising that every Member has different needs. Members are encouraged to explore each opportunity and determine whether it is the right fit for their business, as individual agreements and outcomes remain between the member and the provider. We always welcome feedback to help ensure our partnerships continue to deliver relevance, quality and value to the BCHA community.
