Premier Eby Announces New Housing Plan
Premier David Eby and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon released the new Homes for People plan focused on increasing housing supply, housing affordability, and addressing speculation. Government will invest more than $4 billion over three years, and commits to invest $12 billion over the next 10 years. The plan will run under four pillars: It is […]
“Hotel Cyber Awareness” | A Hotel Cybersecurity Breach
By IT Partners www.ITPartners.ca2 minute read A HOTEL CYBERSECURITY BREACHRecently, IT Partners received communication from a Hotel regarding an unfortunate yet common incident. An employee’s email was compromised, and the hacker was able to access sensitive information. The hacker discovered an invoice from another company and proceeded to forward the invoice to accounts payable after altering […]
Government Of Canada Announces Enhancements To Immigration Programs
Yesterday, the Government of Canada made two significant announcements on enhancements to immigration programs New Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)The federal government is expanding the Economic Mobility Pathways Program pilot with a new pathway for tourism and hospitality workers. Starting this summer, refugees and other displaced people can use the EMPP to connect with in-demand […]
Budget 2023 | Key Takeaways For Tourism Sector
Today, the Federal Government announced Budget 2023, which focuses on “making life more affordable for Canadian, strengthening our healthcare system, and attracting investments to create good jobs and build the net-zero economy of tomorrow.” The full Budget can be found here Please see below for a message from the Office of the Minister of Tourism and Associate […]
Enhancements To Government Immigration Programs To Help With Labour Shortages
Yesterday, the Government of Canada made two significant announcements on enhancements to immigration programs. New Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)The federal government is expanding the Economic Mobility Pathways Program pilot with a new pathway for tourism and hospitality workers. Starting this summer, refugees and other displaced people can use the EMPP to connect with in-demand […]
Lack Of Hotel Capacity In Vancouver Could Cost The City Billions In Lost Economic Impact And Thousands Of Unrealized Full-time Jobs
Destination Vancouver modelling shows demand poised to exceed supply as early as 2026Vancouver, BC|06 MARCH 2023—To close the gap between current supply and projected demand, 20,000 new hotel rooms are needed in Metro Vancouver by 2050; with 10,000 of those new hotel rooms necessary just in Vancouver. According to a new study Economic Analysis of Hotel […]
Revolutionize Guest Experience With Operto’s Hospitality Automation Platform
Operto Guest Technologies is a world-leading hospitality automation platform for the hotel, short-term rental and multifamily industries. Operto’s simple, affordable suite of technology solutions deliver an exceptional end-to-end guest experience, while driving operational efficiencies and higher revenues. Operto brings together access control, digital check-in, guest verification, messaging, noise monitoring, housekeeping and maintenance operations, and more, into […]
Budget Update | Mtacs Debate Summary
Yesterday in the Legislature, Estimate debates were held for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. The ministry operations come in at $176,229,000, which includes a $1 million increase in support for Destination BC. Opposition Critic for Tourism Ben Stewart asked questions on cross-ministry work on resiliency. Minister Popham acknowledged issues around labour as […]
Legislation Announced To Close Bc’s Gender Gap
Private sector employers will be required to publicly post reports on their gender pay gap and adopt other changes under pay transparency legislation introduced today by the Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance. As of Nov.1 this year, all employers will be required to include wage or salary ranges on all publicly advertised jobs. As […]
How To Protect Your Business With The New Government Decriminalization Legislation & Avoid Heavy Fines
604.669.2928info@risingtideconsultants.carisingtideconsultants.ca As the President and Founder of Rising Tide Consultants for over 35 years, Bert Hick provides strategic, operational and licensing guidance to the hospitality, retail and cannabis industries. Prior to consulting in the private sector, his knowledge and expertise were initially formed when he was the General Manager of the British Columbia Liquor Control and […]