Northern BC Tourism Association

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada shared this important summary of the upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that many tourism operations utilize. While the focus is on larger urban centres, this could signal changes to the program across the board. Keep yourself informed if this is a program you use or plan to use in the future.

We are thrilled to have Conner Galway join us at the 2024 Northern BC Tourism Summit to help us better understand AI and how it can be our business super power. Take a moment to listen to Conner share a teaser of what he will be sharing with us. Register today at https://lnkd.in/g6n9YyBG Early bird rate ends on August 31st. #northernbc #northernbctourismsummit #bctourismcounts #ai

Don't miss out on the chance save a few dollars and be part of the Northern BC Tourism Summit happening October 22 - 24th in Prince George. This event is a goldmine for community tourism professionals, local businesses, and industry experts who are keen on being at the forefront of Northern BC's tourism dynamics. Early bird rate available until 11:59pm on August 31. Visit https://lnkd.in/g6n9YyBG to register today and get it out of the way before the long weekend.

Starting September 3, 2024, eligible tourism businesses can apply for the fall 2024 intake of Project One under the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative, available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is your opportunity to receive FREE, personalized guidance to enhance your business’s sustainability and climate resiliency. Through this program, you'll be paired with a dedicated Program Advisor who will work with you one-on-one to develop a customized sustainability and climate adaptation plan. Don’t miss this chance to secure expert support for your business. Learn more, here: https://lnkd.in/epT8EekA do/destination-management/bc-tourism-climate-resiliency-initiative/what-we-do-destination-management-bc-tourism-climate-resiliency-initiative-project-1/ To get on the waitlist today while you are thinking about it, visit https://lnkd.in/gY5ayvCj #sustainabilityroadmap #sustainabilityworkshere #bctourismcounts #northernbc

Earlybird registration deadline is 2 weeks away and we don't want you to miss the opportunity to save a few dollars on your registration for this gathering of the tourism sector in Northern BC. We are thrilled to be coming back together for the first time since 2019. Relevant topics including AI, emergency communications, experience development and sustainability are on the agenda. Here is a message from Rachel Dodds, PhD who will be sharing her insights about balancing choices in sustainability. Register today! https://lnkd.in/g6n9YyBG #northernbctourismsummit #bctourismcounts #sustainabilityworkshere #northernbc

📢 Does your tourism business need to elevate its existing #DigitalMarketing skills? Register for Destination BC's Tourism Digital Academy this fall! This FREE, eight-week program will develop your understanding of #SEO, website usability, content, email marketing, analytics and more. 👩🏫 Through a combination of live, virtual sessions, self-directed learning, and practical exercises, this program will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the world of digital marketing. ➡ Space is limited! Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddqe7mZ #BCTourismCounts #SmallBusiness Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) Northern BC Tourism Association Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association 4VI Group Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region

August 31st is fast approaching and that means so is the availability of the early bird rate for the summit. Now is the time to register for the return of the Northern BC Tourism Summit - the first gathering of industry in the region since 2019. Register to learn and connect with industry peers! Here are the profiles of some of the great speakers coming to share their expertise. https://lnkd.in/g6n9YyBG #northernbctourismsummit #bctourismcounts #northernbc

Emergency planning is an essential aspect of risk management for small businesses in B.C. It helps protect lives, assets, and livelihoods, enhances financial stability, and contributes to community resilience. The disaster preparedness resources list can help small businesses be prepared in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. #emergencypreparedness #bctourismcounts #northernbc

🌅 Wish you were here from Gladys Atrill, Executive Director of Tourism Smithers, at Morin Lake in the Bulkley-Nechako Region! 🏞️ #PostcardsFromBC #ExploreBC #BCAdventures #TourismSmithers #BeautifulBC

Great have a new route added connecting Northern BC with the Okanagan.