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 […]
The Revenue Leak Nobody Budgets For: Owners, Operators, and BC’s Hotel Boom
Let’s start with the good news: British Columbia is a seller’s market. In 2025, BC hotels ran at 70.4% per cent occupancy with a $257 average daily rate and RevPAR of nearly $181, according to STR data published by CoStar. Vancouver hotels did even better: 78.4% occupancy and a $284 ADR. When demand is this strong, […]
Full Rooms: A Mid-Week Sales Playbook for BC Independent Hotels
For the independent hotelier or lodge manager, weekend leisure business has typically never been better. The issue is that the slackening off in mid-week bookings can be a real challenge, often leaving a trail of unrecoverable room nights in its wake. This is particularly felt when viewing the often empty lobby on Monday through Thursday […]
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 […]
Getting Your Hotel AI‑Ready
AI technology now enables travelers to discover and book hotels throughout British Columbia through new methods. AI-based trip planning affects your hotel business regardless of whether you operate in an urban center or a small town. The time to prepare has arrived. The 2025 travel study from Pacific Blue Cross reveals that Canadian travelers use AI for […]
BC Hotels in 2026: What’s Actually Going On (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve been sitting in your weekly revenue meeting lately, wondering why this week looks incredible and next week looks like a ghost town — you’re not imagining things. British Columbia hotel performance in 2026 is showing real whiplash. Across the province, results are volatile and hyper-local, with some markets surging while others struggle to […]
Talent Gaps, Training Gaps, Location Gaps: Canada’s Quiet Sales Risk
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 fast they can keep up with a business that is getting more complex every quarter. For hotel investors, GMs, and sales teams, the gaps in talent, training, and regional capacity […]
Check in on Safety: The Role of Joint Health & Safety Committees in Hospitality
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 supporting guests. But who’s looking out for them? Behind the scenes, Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) and worker representatives play a vital role in protecting the workers who keep […]