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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Federal Advocacy Update | A Message From Hac President & Ceo

Dear Members, 2023 is going to be an exciting year for HAC.We’ve laid out a three-year Strategic Plan for the Association that focuses squarely on...

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Bc Throne Speech

On Feb. 6th, B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the 4th Session of the 42nd Parliament of British Columbia. The traditional Speech from the Throne,...

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Able Bc | Decriminalization Of Certain Drugs Faq

On January 31, British Columbia decriminalized the personal possession of small amounts of certain drugs. This means that, beginning January 31, adults will not be subjected...

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SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION

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  • Open to any accommodation property in British Columbia.

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    CULINARY EXCELLENCE

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

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      LEADER OF THE FUTURE

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      • Age 35 and under.

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        HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

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        • Must be a General Manager, Vice President, Regional Vice President or President/Executive Director of a BC-based hotel or hotel group.

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            ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

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