Bcha Submission To The Select Standing Committee On Finance
Our hospitality sector, comprised of over 2,300 hotels, motels, and inns, form the foundation of British Columbia’s vibrant $22.3B tourism industry. These establishments, many of which are family-owned, play a crucial role in the social and economic fabric of our communities. With hotels alone contributing 3.5-4.0% to B.C.’s economic activity, their impact is far-reaching. Through […]
Bcha Blog | Step 2 Of The Bcha Playbook: Measure Your Baseline For Sustainable Success!
Welcome back to our series on sustainable practices for British Columbia Hotels! In Step 1, we discussed the importance of engaging your team in the journey towards sustainability. Now, let’s dive into Step 2 – measuring your baseline. By understanding where you currently stand in terms of sustainability, you can set informed goals and take targeted actions […]
Bcha Blog | The First Step To Sustainability Success: Engaging Your Team As A Hotel Operator
Embracing sustainability as a hotel operator is not only beneficial for the environment but also for your business. By taking steps towards sustainability, you can attract eco-conscious guests, reduce operational costs, and contribute to a greener future. The first crucial step on this journey is to engage your team. In this blog post, we will […]
Hotel Cyber Awareness | How Strong Is Your Password
BCHA “HOTEL CYBER AWARENESS” Month 3:By IT Partners www.ITPartners.ca1 minute read How strong is your password? The latest update on the time it takes a hacker to brute force your password. The weak spot? Probably 8 characters of numbers, upper case letters, lower case letters and symbols : 5minutes to brute force break in 2023. This […]
Boosting Your Hotel’s Bottom Line: Easy Sustainability Initiatives That Make A Difference
In today’s rapidly changing hospitality landscape, sustainability has emerged as a key driver of success for hotels. Not only does it contribute to a healthier planet, but it also presents significant opportunities to increase your bottom line and market to the growing group of sustainability-driven travellers. By adopting sustainable practices, hotels can attract eco-conscious guests, […]
Message From President And Ceo, Ingrid Jarrett
Dear BC Accommodation industry, Last week, we witnessed the return of the BCHA Summit after a four-year hiatus, and we could not be prouder of the strength and unity of our industry that was demonstrated by your participation. We are truly grateful for all of you who joined us and made the event a success. […]
Hotel Cybersecurity: Fbi – 90% Of Incidents From Phishing
BCHA “HOTEL CYBER AWARENESS” Month 2:By IT Partners www.ITPartners.ca1 minute read The FBI says 90% of cybersecurity breaches in 2022 started with email phishing*.Phishing means malicious emails are sent to “lure” a team member into engaging and providing security information to the attacker.Last month we mentioned these three crucial cybersecurity pieces to safeguard your hotel: Cybersecurity […]
Bc Government Announces Future Ready Action Plan
The province’s Future Ready Action Plan was been announced on May 9 by Premier David Eby, Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Minister Selina Robinson, and Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Minister Brenda Bailey. The action plan is focused on five pillars: Highlights of new initiatives include: Here is the full plan: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Future-Ready-May2023.pdf Here is the full […]
Winners Of The 2023 Bc Hotel Association Awards Of Excellence Announced
Kelowna, BC (May 3, 2023): The winners of the 2023 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence were announced on May 2, 2023, during the Summit Spring Fling—an event that marked the culmination of the 2023 BCHA Summit, held from May 1-2, 2023, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna. The awards ceremony celebrated exceptional […]
A Message From Bc Tourism Leaders On Day One Of Tourism Week
B.C.’s tourism industry poised for the travel season and return of visitors. As we celebrate Tourism Week in British Columbia, we recognize this industry and the people who work in it for its important contributions to our province. Tourism has, and will always be, integral to who we are as British Columbians. Our province offersstunning landscapes […]