Federal Advocacy Update | September 2026
BCHA continues to work alongside Hotels Canada and hotel associations across the country to advance federal priorities affecting accommodation operators. Following the latest national association discussions, several key files are moving forward, including hotel investment and taxation, workforce and immigration, international business events, tariffs, public safety, accommodation taxes and online travel agencies. Hotel Investment and […]
Why BC Hotel Property Taxes Keep Rising and What Owners Can Do
In what is quickly becoming BC’s fastest growing annual tradition, property taxes have risen yet again for hotel owners in the 2026. Unlike the slow and steady climb we’ve seen across many eastern and central provinces, British Columbia’s hotel industry has been hit with sharp tax spikes year over year that are nearly unmatched anywhere […]
Advocacy Update | June 2026
Monthly Highlights This month’s update reflects the important work we continue to do to advocate on your behalf. In each case, the BC Hotel Association monitored and acted on several files, advanced direct engagement with decision-makers, provided follow-up information, and clarified next steps as the spring session concluded. As always, this report outlines both the […]
Sandra Gregory on the Power of Connection
With over two decades in global hospitality, Sandra Gregory is a leader who thrives in moments of complexity and change. She consistently proves that exceptional hospitality begins with genuine connection and community care. Her career journey is a masterclass in building a profession from the ground up. She started out in the dish pit and […]
Jan Brylowski and the Future of BC Tourism
For Jan Brylowski, hospitality has always been about people. As General Manager of Blackcomb Springs Suites by Clique Hotels and Resorts, he brings more than 15 years of leadership experience shaped by roles across Canada and internationally, from Montreal and the Canadian Rockies to the French Alps and British Columbia. Holding an MBA from HEC […]
How David McBean is Shaping the Future of Hospitality Leadership
For David McBean, General Manager of Watermark Beach Resort, a 25-year career in hotels stems from a passion for international connections. Having travelled to over 60 countries and being fluent in four languages, David brings a global perspective to his hospitality leadership in the South Okanagan. Throughout his career, David has led operations at major […]
BC Hotel Association Statement Regarding Hotel Demand and Accommodation Availability During the FIFA World Cup
Hotels in British Columbia are ready to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world this summer, including the many travellers coming to Vancouver for the FIFA World Cup. The tournament will bring major global exposure for Vancouver and the province. It will create important periods of activity for hotels, restaurants, attractions, and […]
Advocacy Update | January 2026
Here is a snapshot of the advocacy work underway on your behalf, along with key political and policy developments affecting BC’s accommodation sector. As pressures continue across workforce, taxation, development, and major events planning, BCHA remains actively engaged with senior provincial decision-makers to advance practical solutions that support hotel operators across the province. Workforce and […]