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FEATURED ARTICLES

Tips to Leadership Success
Meet Minister Lana Popham
TikTok Won’t Stop | Influence of TikTok
Upskilling to Boost Retention
Putting Canada on the Map as a Destination that Inspires Openness
Positive Immigration Changes for Hiring Foreign Workers
Hotelier Feature | Brannigan Mosses
Leader of the Future | Pink Yu
Go Green | Single Use Plastic-Free
What’s New?
Regional Feature | The Fraser Canyon and Manning Park
Names in the News
And much MUCH more!

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INNFOCUS WINTER 2024

FEATURED ARTICLES

Embracing the Healing Power of Nature
Hospitality’s Hottest Trends for 2025
Certification with Green Key Global
A Q&A with Beth McMahon, CEO of Hotel Association of Canada
How Canada’s Hotels are Leading the Charge Against Human Trafficking
The Benefits of BCHA’s Premier Partners
Navigating Changes to Federal Immigration Policy Changes
How Wyrk is Filling Shifts and Solving labour Shortages
And much MUCH more!

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INNFOCUS SUMMER 2024

FEATURED ARTICLES

Inside the Launch of the Emergency Management Booking Portal
A Closer Look at the BCHA Awards of Excellence Winners
Announced: Full Schedule of Fast Track Your Future Education Series
How BC DMOs Oversee the Tourism Experience
Sustainability Spotlight – Introducing BCHA’s new Energy Advisor
Vancouver Prepares for Invictus Games and FIFA World Cup
Regional Feature | The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
And much MUCH more!

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SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Company Address*

All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

I confirm the above. *

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY

Open to any accommodation property in British Columbia.

I confirm that the nominee fulfills the above condition. *

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.

What sets the nominee apart from others in the industry in terms of sustainability practices?*

Provide a specific example showcasing how the nominee has demonstrated outstanding commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting sustainability initiatives.*

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Please include supporting materials such as links to websites, social media, videos and samples of work relevant to the nomination, where appropriate. If the nominee is selected as the winner, this material may be used for promotion of the award category during Awards Dinner or in any post-event promotion or communications. *

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CULINARY EXCELLENCE

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Company Address*

All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

I confirm the above. *

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY

Must be from an accommodation-operated food and beverage company in British Columbia.

I confirm that the nominee fulfills the above condition. *

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.

Please provide a brief overview of what the nominee individual or team achieved in 2023/2024. (Include third-party recognition, awards)*

What makes the nominee individual or team stand out from others in the industry?*

Please provide a specific example of how the nominee individual or team has demonstrated outstanding culinary excellence. (Menu concept, service excellence, event execution, etc.)*

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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LEADER OF THE FUTURE

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Company Address*

All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

I confirm the above. *

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY

Age 35 and under.

I confirm that the nominee fulfills the above condition. *

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.

Describe the innovative product/initiative/campaign the nominee executed and its objectives.*

Describe the strategies and tactics that were used in successfully delivering the product/initiative/campaign vs. campaign/initiative. Highlight how they were unique or different.*

Describe the impact and results of this new approach.*

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Company Address*

All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

I confirm the above. *

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.

I confirm that the nominee fulfills the above conditions. *

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.

How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional leadership, motivation, and innovation?*

Describe the nominee’s impact on their local community.*

How has the nominee enhanced the overall BC’s tourism and hospitality industry?*

Describe the nominee’s impact on one or more of the following: visitor satisfaction, sustainable practices, and workplace culture/HR development.*

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Address*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

I confirm that:*

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.

Please provide a brief overview of what the nominated company achieved in 2024.*

What makes this housekeeping team stand out from others in the industry?*

In identifying properties to receive the Housekeeping Awards, the BCHA considers brand GSI scoring system or a hotel proprietary GSI reports as the driving measure (for example: Trust You, Top Box Scores, etc.). These reports provide a comprehensive view of your guests’ experience, with a focus on overall cleanliness. Please submit to: bchainfo@mci-agency.com*

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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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.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

Company Name*

General Manager (GM) First Name*

GM Last Name*

GM Email*

Phone Number*

All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

I confirm the above.

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.

Please provide a brief overview of what the nominated company achieved in 2024.*

Describe the unique innovations or services the property offers.*

In identifying properties to receive the Accommodation of the Year Award, the BCHA considers brand GSI scoring system or a hotel proprietary GSI reports as the driving measure (for example: Trust You, Top Box Scores, etc.). These reports provide a comprehensive view of your guests’ experience, with a focus on overall guest satisfaction. Please submit to: bchainfo@mci-agency.com*

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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Community Contribution award

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Job Title*

Company Name*

Company Address*

All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

I confirm the above.

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

How has the nominee significantly contributed to the betterment of the BC accommodation community? Please provide specific examples with measurable outcomes of initiatives, projects, or actions that have positively impacted the industry.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT

How has the nominee actively supported the growth and development of the BC accommodation sector? Please highlight any specific contributions, such as mentorship, advocacy, or collaborative efforts.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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