The talent story in Canada’s hotel sector is no longer just about finding people. It is about where those people are, what skills they have, and how...
With her years of international travel industry experience, Xenia Slosarcik could live and work almost anywhere in the world. Now back in B.C., she has...
Every day in B.C.’s accommodation sector, thousands of workers keep hotels, resorts, and inns running — ensuring rooms are clean, maintaining buildings, preparing food, and...
If 2025 taught BC’s hospitality sector anything, it’s that momentum doesn’t just happen -it’s earned through smart preparation, strategic thinking, and a willingness to evolve....
The most successful small-space hotels in B.C. convert their size, location, and seasonal constraints into high-end market value that surpasses large city competitors. Meeting planners...
The final quarter of the year (Q4) will not wait for any salesperson to complete preparations for the upcoming season. The autumn foliage changes, and...
The Hidden Risk July 30 is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. According to the United Nations, over 200,000 cases are detected each year,...
BC hotels are discovering success through smart recruitment strategies that target 55+ workers to resolve some of their labour shortages. The hospitality industry faces a...
Let’s be honest, when it comes to revenue management in small and mid-sized hotels, most people are focused on the usual suspects: drive up occupancy,...
As the summer season begins and wildfire activity has already begun to impact parts of British Columbia, including areas near major visitor destinations, the BCHA...
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