In person and virtual events, training, webinars, workshops, annual celebrations, and more.
The Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Conference has a new name: Building Resilient Communities (BRC) Conference. In 2024, the BRC Conference will be held in Penticton.
Join TIAC in beautiful Vancouver for an immersive conference experience that brings together tourism leaders, stakeholders, and innovators from across Canada and beyond. Get ready to share insights, explore new ideas, and celebrate our industry's resilience and creativity.
The Ideas Forum is designed to provide BC Lodging and Campground Association members and guests with an inexpensive learning opportunity thanks to our sponsors and suppliers. It’s a chance to network with the sponsors, suppliers, fellow members and meet the volunteer board of directors. This is where ideas are discussed, knowledge is shared, and members’ questions answered!
The AGM will be held in conjunction with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Summit in Vernon. Learn more and register at TOTABC.org/Summit
Chief Clarence Louie invites you to the 16th Anniversary of the Osoyoos National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC), from September 10th – 12th, 2024 at the Osoyoos Indian Band’s beautiful NK’MIP Resort.
Leading up to the AGM, the Board Election will take place as follows:
Deadline to Become a Voting Stakeholder: August 29
Call for Nominations: August 30 - September 20 (3 weeks)
Electronic Voting: October 1 - 15 (2 weeks)
AGM, election results announced, and first board meeting: October 29
WFN will be hosting its 12th Annual WFN Youth & Recreation Charity Golf Tournament on August 23, 2024 at Two Eagles Golf Course. The annual charity golf tournament raises money for the WFN Youth & Recreation Department. All proceeds will go towards WFN Youth Council to present at and attend the November 2025 World Indigenous People’s Education Conference in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Sign up for a fun day of golf and camaraderie and raise much needed funds that make a difference.
After golf, you are invited to join us for a stand up reception, silent auction and buffet dinner.
Sign up for a fun day of golf and camaraderie and raise much needed funds that make a difference.
After golf, you are invited to join us for a stand up reception, silent auction and buffet dinner.
The BC Chamber of Commerce AGM & Conference is happening in Kelowna, May 28-30. Business and non-profit leaders, industry experts, and innovators are invited get to grips with innovation in all forms, with highlights on how it can drive diversity and inclusion, productivity, and sustainability.
Learn about trends, gain insights, and explore strategies for organizations of all sizes.
The 30th Annual Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) Golf Tournament will be hosted at Bighorn Golf & Country Club in Kamloops with a full day of food, drink, and fun. The event has been rescheduled to May 30, 2024.
Women-identifying leaders and their allies in recreation, tourism, and hospitality will come together for a full-day industry event. Top voices in the sector will share inspiring ideas to spark dialogue about issues that impact women in the workplace. Their perspectives will inform, ignite, and empower to collectively identify ways to retain and develop women in the industry. This event will connect a community of leaders to expand their network and create meaningful relationships.
TIABC members can use discount code WLS2024TIABC
TIABC has partnered with GreenStep to help British Columbia businesses remain competitive in a changing tourism landscape.
Please join TIABC as GreenStep hosts an educational webinar aimed to educate tourism businesses about the Pledge and benefits of developing a sustainability strategy.
Join Destination BC for a virtual information session for the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI). Interested applicants are invited to learn more about the application process, eligibility criteria and more.
The BCTCRI micro-grant program provides eligible BC tourism businesses and non-profits with up to $15,000 in funding to enable implementation of existing sustainability and climate adaption plans or obtain sustainability certification.
Join Destination Canada for an informative webinar where they will reveal the latest updates to the 2024-2025 Tourism Corridor Strategy Program, walk you through the corridor submission process, and clarify what they expect from partners.
The BC Economic Summit serves as a dynamic platform that brings together a diverse range of thought leaders, experts, and innovators from within and outside British Columbia. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest economic development trends, strategies, and success stories that are reshaping industries and creating positive change in communities.
The BCHA Summit returns to unite British Columbia's accommodation and business community for two days of industry connection and excellence.
Network with leaders, owners, operators, vendors, and tech partners at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler —to drive profitability in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.
WORTH Association is offering complimentary professional development event, Unleash Your Confidence, with She Summits Co-Founders and Certified Coaches Danielle Leroux and Laura van der Veer. They will share practical tools and transformative practices to boost your confidence. Confidence is essential in the workplace - it empowers you to embrace challenges, communicate effectively, and achieve success.
National Tourism Week (NTW) is a weeklong, national, social media campaign orchestrated by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) in partnership with provincial/territorial industry associations such as TIABC. This annual event is a crucial platform for highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in Canada.
There are four easy ways to get involved: Go Green, Get Social, Share a Video Message, and Spread the Word.
The TRU Faculty Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism team invites hotel owners, general managers, and supervisory staff in BC to a symposium
Symposium highlights include:
TRU researchers presenting findings on ICT's role in hotel operations
Presentation on climate action policies by the City of Kamloops
Panel discussion on advancing sustainability goals in hotels
Keynote presentation on building high-performance commercial structures
Peer networking session to exchange ideas and resources
The IMPACT SUMMIT is a gathering place to learn, share, and build enduring relationships while working together on building Canada’s reputation as a sustainable tourism destination which supports positive economic development.
Crowdriff and Indigenous Tourism Canada have partnered to host a webinar on December 14 to help Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) foster successful collaboration between tourism organizations and Indigenous operators.
The webinar will provide guidance on how to:
✅ Foster meaningful partnerships with Indigenous partners
✅ Be respectful and build cultural engagement
✅ Build sustainable tourism practices
Learn more and register: https://go.crowdriff.com/2023-indigenous-tourism-webinar
A free introductory webinar on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to help participants understand how RNG is an adaptable option to lower carbon footprints in businesses, transportation, and residential sectors.
An inspiring two days where people of the BC recreational boating industry come to learn, connect, and share ideas.
The program takes delegates through a rich program of the latest industry news and trends. Tangible takeaways will help grow recreational marine businesses in all sectors across our province.
It is the premier event for networking with current and new colleagues, and consistently creates an environment rich in camaraderie through shared activities, receptions and great entertainment.
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada's (TIAC) annual Tourism Congress brings together industry leaders and peers from across the country.
TIAC's Tourism Congress includes innovative programming with motivational speakers and expert panellists and a balance of networking and gathering opportunities.
The two-day event concludes with an evening of celebration at TIAC's Canadian Tourism Awards.
for·ti·fy is a business conference and tradeshow for fermenters and distillers, featuring presentations from industry professionals and experts.
Fortify was established to fill a need across industries for education, training, and network opportunities to help BC’s breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries affordably access business supports and tools to increase viability and profitability.
An initiative of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association, the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame is a celebration of the people and the restaurants that make our industry world class. Since 2004, the innovation and dedication of outstanding individuals has been recognized through their admission into the only Restaurant Hall of Fame in Canada.
BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) and the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) are joining forces for the Spark BC Hotel & Liquor Conference, bringing together industry experts in hospitality, liquor retail, and accommodation.
$30 | Registration is limited
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous Tourism team is hosting a 2-hour virtual workshop to empower tourism professionals to engage with Indigenous neighbours, businesses, and communities within Canada.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recognizes that reconciliation is not easily defined. It is not linear and does not have a clear endpoint. Reconciliation is a continuous process, a journey, that leads to improved outcomes for Indigenous Peoples, and a better understanding how history has affected your communication and relationships with Indigenous Peoples, such as the Syilx, Nlaka'pamux, and Secwépemc nations in the Thompson Okanagan region.
We must do our part to right those wrongs, heal together, and create a new future that honours the unique gifts of the Indigenous people and communities.
The workshop will include:
A brief history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
ReconciliACTION Ideas
How YOU can support ReconciliACTION
Overview of Call 92 of the 94 Calls to Action
Desiree Baker, Indigenous Consultant
Desiree is an independent contractor working with TOTA to share her knowledge of working with Indigenous people.
With a passion for people and community, Desiree collaborates with non-profits and economic development offices to work in partnership with Indigenous communities in order to establish strategic plans for respectful engagement and sustainable development for strong thriving communities.
For more than 20 years, Desiree has worked with various organizations such as First Nation Health Authority and the Sto:lo Nation, providing services such as:
Grant writing support for organizations
Economic development plans for Indigenous communities
Indigenous business plans for many First Nation business clients and communities
Desiree moved to the Okanagan region in January of 2021. She is originally from Alert Bay, home of the the U'mista Cultural Centre and the World's Tallest Totem Pole.
The WGBC virtual AGM will provide an overview and highlights of the past year, as well as the election of the 2023-24 Board of Directors.
