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The experience of visiting the BCHA Summit Marketplace always brings excitement to the conference attendees. The two-day event combines essential networking opportunities, breakthrough technology, and...

Hey there, hotel sales rockstars! Let’s talk about inbound leads. Your team is probably drowning in RFPs from online platforms – that’s the reality in...

Who is O’Connor? O’Connor & Associates is a full-service real estate company based in Houston, Texas. Celebrating 50 years of service, O’Connor has grown to...

Protect Your Team. Strengthen Your Business. BC’s hotel industry thrives on exceptional service—but long hours, repetitive motions, and fast-paced environments can lead to Repetitive Strain...

February 21, 2025 – On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada—and every day—the hospitality industry is united in its fight against human trafficking and modern-day...

New trends in hotel sales are emerging (they are admittedly, everywhere!) but everyone does appreciate the mantra of working smarter in 2025, rather than harder. ...

The hotel industry is undergoing significant changes as both major chains and independent properties engage in widespread restructuring, affecting corporate operations, individual hotels, and franchise...

In my interactions with clients within the hotel sales training industry I’ve noticed a big uptick in the demand for group bookings and events. This...

go2HR is here to support BC hotel employers in transitioning to the new First Aid Regulation, effective November 1, 2024. WorkSafeBC has released a preliminary...

In today’s evolving hospitality landscape, technology plays a role in improving guest experiences and making hotel operations more efficient. From the moment a guest makes...

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    CULINARY EXCELLENCE

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      LEADER OF THE FUTURE

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        HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

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