BC Hotel Association

PLAN YOUR SUMMIT EXPERIENCE

Plan your trip to Nanaimo with ease. Exclusive travel discounts with airlines and ferry service remain available for registered attendees. Check your registration confirmation email for transportation discount codes.

Accommodations

Accommodation availability remains at the Best Western Dorchester and the Courtyard by Marriott. The Coast Bastion is now sold out.

Delegates are encouraged to book directly with these conference hotels or explore other accommodation options in Nanaimo. We recommend securing your stay now.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Dates: April 13–16, 2026

Room Rate: Starting at $179.00 per night + taxes and fees

Parking: Complimentary for 1 car

Room block is closed, as of March 13. Please call the hotel to book directly.

Coast Bastion Hotel

Dates: April 13–16, 2026

Room Rate: Starting at $189.00 per night + taxes and fees

Room block is closed, as of March 13 and this hotel is now sold out on the conference dates.

Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo

Dates: April 13–16, 2026

Room Rate: Starting at $209.00 per night + taxes and fees

Room block is closed, as of March 13. Please call the hotel to book directly.

Travel

Your Flight With Pacific Coastal Airlines Awaits You

The BCHA is excited to offer a special Pacific Coastal Airline promotional code for registered attendees. After completing your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing flight booking links and applicable discount codes.

Offer Details

  • Enjoy 15% off Basic, Bravo, and Classic fares on all routes connecting to Nanaimo (YCD).

Fly to Nanaimo with Harbour Air

The BCHA is delighted to offer a special Harbour Air promotional code for registered attendees. After completing your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing flight booking links and applicable discount codes.

Offer Details

  • 15% off Flex and Comfort tiers

  • Valid on Nanaimo scheduled routes

  • Travel period: April 13–17, 2026

Secure Your Seat with Air Canada

The BCHA is pleased to offer an exclusive Air Canada discount for registered attendees. After completing your event registration, access special savings by using the promo codes and booking links included in your confirmation email.

Offer Details

  • For North America: 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher.

  • For International Travel: 10% on standard fares & higher. 12% discount on Business Class fares (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class).

  • Valid for Travel April 7–22, 2026

Sail & Save with Hullo

The BCHA is happy to offer a special Hullo Ferries promotional code for registered attendees. After completing your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing ferry booking links and applicable discount codes.

Offer Details

  • 20% off Hullo Fare

  • Valid for travel April 12 - 17, 2026

Fly from Vancouver with Helijet

The BCHA is pleased to extend an exclusive Helijet discount for registered attendees. Once you've completed your event registration, take advantage of special savings by using the promo codes and booking links provided in your confirmation email.

Offer Details

  • 25% off Full Fare for Attendees of BCHA Summit

  • Valid for travel between April 12-19, 2026 between Vancouver and Nanaimo.

Let WestJet Take You There

The BCHA is excited to offer a special WestJet promotional code for registered attendees. After completing your Summit registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing airline booking links and applicable discount codes.

Offer Details

  • 5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada
  • 2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for travel between Canada and US.
  • Valid for travel between April 7–22, 2026  

Arrive in Style with Seair

The BCHA is pleased to extend an exclusive Seair discount for registered attendees. Once you've completed your event registration, take advantage of special savings by using the promo codes and booking links provided in your confirmation email.

Offer Details

  • 20% off classic and premium fares

  • PROMO CODE: summit2026

Nanaimo: Where the Uncontrived Meets the Unforgettable

Known as The Harbour City, Nanaimo blends coastal charm with island ease. Step from the Vancouver Island Conference Centre into a vibrant harbourfront, hop a ferry to Newcastle Island, or discover murals, galleries, and local flavours — from craft brews to the famous Nanaimo Bar.

Rooted in the heritage of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Nanaimo offers more than a backdrop; it’s an invitation to slow down, connect, and experience Vancouver Island in its most authentic form.
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Secure Your Seat with WestJet

The BCHA is excited to offer a special WestJet promotional code for registered attendees. Once your registration is confirmed, please use the below promo code when booking your flight.

Applicable Rules

  • The booking is to be made to the following city: Vancouver, YVR (CA)
  • The travel period begins Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and ends Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
  • Offers include 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.
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SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to any accommodation property in British Columbia.

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

    CULINARY EXCELLENCE

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    All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
    CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
    • Must be from an accommodation-operated food and beverage company in British Columbia.

    Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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      LEADER OF THE FUTURE

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      CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
      • Age 35 and under.

      Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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        HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

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        All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
        CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
        • Must be a General Manager, Vice President, Regional Vice President or President/Executive Director of a BC-based hotel or hotel group.

        Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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          HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE

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            ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

            Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.
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            All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

            Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

            SUPPORTING MATERIALS

              Community Contribution award

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              Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

              COMMUNITY IMPACT
              INDUSTRY SUPPORT
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