Tag: Tourism

Contract talks stalled for union workers at Victoria’s Empress hotel

Tourism Emily Joveski -
Contract talks have broken off between Victoria’s Fairmont Empress hotel and the union representing its workers.

B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators

Tourism Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

B.C. small businesses worry U.S.-Canada trade dispute could hurt summer season

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Many small businesses in British Columbia are concerned the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute could disrupt their operations this summer, according to data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Tourism survey launched for the North Island

News Justin Goulet -
PORT HARDY, B.C. – Vancouver Island North Tourism has launched a new survey to take a look at the...

New CEO for Tourism Vancouver Island

News Justin Goulet -
Tourism Vancouver Island has found its new Chief Executive Officer. Dave Petryk is retiring after 17 years, and Anthony Everett...

Boating Industry Going Strong in BC

News Justin Goulet -
The General Manager of Ahoy British Columbia says it's been a good season for marinas along the province's coast. Michael...

Tourism Developing New Attraction Tools

News Justin Goulet -
Tourism Vancouver Island is working to develop new attraction tools. Spokesperson Calum Matthews says they've received $30,000 dollars from...

New app boosts tourism on the North Island

News Justin Goulet -
Outdoor enthusiasts now have an app to help guide them around North Island trails. Tourism Vancouver Island North has released...

Port Hardy tourism open house being held this week

News Justin Goulet -
Port Hardy's Advisory Tourism Committee is looking forward to their next open house. Visitors Services and Marketing Manager Louisa Bates...

Tourism sector receives Provincial funding

News Justin Goulet -
The provincial government is continuing to invest in tourism on the North Island. Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills...

Bood excited about big projects in 2017

News Justin Goulet -
The Mayor of Port Hardy says 2016 was a great year for the community and that 2017 is shaping...

BC drawing strong number of International tourists

News Justin Goulet -
International tourism in BC is up this year. Numbers released by the province show nearly half-a-million more international visitors...

Tourism business is booming for boating industry

News Justin Goulet -
It's been a good year for the tourism boating business. More people are taking advantage of an online tool...

Tourism increase in Port Hardy

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
Port Hardy tourism has had an increase of 36 per cent this summer. Mayor Hank Bood says the city and...

B.C.’s tourism industry has gone up 38% in the past decade

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
A new study from British Columbia Statistics says the province's tourism industry has gone up significantly in the past decade. From...

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