Member Portal

THE CHECK-IN

SEE WHERE A CAREER IN HOSPITALITY CAN TAKE YOU

The Check-In is a six-part video series exploring the people, properties, and career pathways that make BC’s hospitality industry extraordinary. Travel behind the scenes, meet the people building rewarding careers, and discover the opportunities waiting available to you in hospitality.

Summer 2023 issue is out now!

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! 
 

Click here to read online and here to download PDF copy.
Have a story idea? Reach out to Kelsey@bcha.com 

MEET THE SERIES HOST

Hello, I’m Ella! As a student entering hospitality, working on The Check-In has been such a unique opportunity.
Getting to sit down with people across the industry and hear their stories completely changed how I view the depth of careers in this field.
Building this series was all about capturing those authentic moments, and I hope their journeys inspire yours as much as they did mine.

Ella Chow
BCHA Intern & Host of The Check-In

THE CHECK-IN | EPISODE 1 | BOUTIQUE HOSPITALITY WITH TRINA ARMOUR

Versante Hotel | August 12, 2026

In Episode 1 of The Check-In, Ella sits down with Trina Armour to explore her journey in hospitality, the culture that has kept her inspired, and what continues to drive her to exceed expectations. They also go behind the scenes at Versante Hotel to discover what makes this vibrant boutique property so special.

THE CHECK-IN | EPISODE 2 | RESORT LIFE WITH PAULINA ALEXANDER & STEVEN SHOUNG

Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort & Conference Centre | August 19, 2026

In Episode 2 of The Check-In, Ella sits down with Paulina Alexander, Spa Director at the Grotto Spa, and Steven Shoung, Revenue Manager at Tigh-Na-Mara. They share their journeys in hospitality, what their roles look like today, and what keeps them connected to this stunning property and the surrounding Parksville community.

THE CHECK-IN | EPISODE 3 | HOSPITALITY & COMMUNITY WITH IRINA HANSEN & JIM GILLESPIE

TBD

THE CHECK-IN | EPISODE 4 | CAREER PATHWAYS WITH QUINN LUONG & THEA ROSE

TBD

THE CHECK-IN | EPISODE 5 | A LIFE IN HOSPITALITY WITH PAUL HAWES

TBD

THE CHECK-IN | EPISODE 1 (TEASER)

Versante Hotel | July 22, 2026

Your industry guidebook

BCHASUMMIT25
8N1Z0QH
TZZ8Y3Y1

SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to any accommodation property in British Columbia.

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.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

    CULINARY EXCELLENCE

    Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
    NOMINATOR INFORMATION
    NOMINEE INFORMATION
    All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
    CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
    • Must be from an accommodation-operated food and beverage company in British Columbia.

    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.

    SUPPORTING MATERIALS

      LEADER OF THE FUTURE

      Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
      NOMINATOR INFORMATION
      NOMINEE INFORMATION
      All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
      CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
      • Age 35 and under.

      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.

      SUPPORTING MATERIALS

        HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

        Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
        NOMINATOR INFORMATION
        NOMINEE INFORMATION
        All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
        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.

        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.

        SUPPORTING MATERIALS

          HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE

          Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
          NOMINATOR INFORMATION
          NOMINEE INFORMATION
          I confirm that:*

          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.

          SUPPORTING MATERIALS

            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
            NOMINEE INFORMATION
            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.

            SUPPORTING MATERIALS

              Community Contribution award

              NOMINATOR INFORMATION
              NOMINEE INFORMATION
              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.

              COMMUNITY IMPACT
              INDUSTRY SUPPORT
              SUPPORTING MATERIALS