The Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality (WORTH) Association has provided a Gender Equity Audit for the workplace. WORTH Association and TOTA strongly encourage organizations to perform this self-audit to understand how to retain and develop women of recreation, tourism, and hospitality from within the organization.
Copy Spreadsheet Audit → | Download PDF Audit →
Read MoreWeb accessibility allows users of all abilities to understand, use and enjoy the internet. In this week’s Content Marketing Learning Series article, you’ll learn how employing simple interfaces with frictionless and alternative user pathways can improve the overall experience of your website.
Read MoreTOTA has several Tourism Resiliency Advisors within our team. Our diverse group of Program Advisors provide hands-on support to help tourism businesses access resources and opportunities to overcome the impact of the pandemic.
Read MoreOn This Spot History App is offering free social media strategy support for museums in the form of a bi-weekly virtual drop-in. This is an opportunity for Thompson Okanagan museums to learn how to improve social media engagement, gain new followers, and build an online brand that attracts visitors to services.
Read MoreDestination BC is listing Travel Offers on HelloBC.com as a “hook” to encourage potential travellers to explore a variety of BC experiences, attractions, and accommodations. Research shows that offers play an important role in moving the consumer’s mindset from planning to purchasing and is also a great opportunity for businesses to feature new products or experiences, drive website traffic/bookings, and ultimately acquire new customers.
Read Morego2HR has a dedicated COVID-19 resources database covering a range of Health & Safety and Human Resources topics, with tools to support your business.
Read MoreThe B.C. PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment is a temporary provincial sales tax (PST) program to help corporations recover from the financial impacts of COVID-19.
Read MoreDER3 offers free, one-to-one business and technical expertise for companies that want to better engage with the digital economy. When required, the program will also match businesses with regional service providers who can deliver contracted solutions. Application closed as of March 15, 2021.
Read MoreCanadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021.
This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.
Read MoreThe Tourism Digital Academy is a free 8-week digital marketing program for BC tourism businesses who are interested in building their knowledge and skills in digital marketing at an intermediate level. The Self-Guided program provides six months of access to digital marketing instruction videos, templates and resources focused on practical, actionable guidance to set participants on the path to completing a digital marketing plan.
There are multiple intakes, each running for 8 weeks. Applications for the October intakes will open in August 2021.
Read MoreGrants of $2,000 to $20,000 are available to hospitality, fitness, and accommodation businesses impacted by the March 31, 2021 Public Health Officer orders on gatherings and events and liquor and food serving premises, and the April 23, 2021 EPA order on travel.
Grants are available until June 4, 2021 or until funds are fully expended, whichever comes first. Apply as soon as possible.
Read MoreBSAFE is a new online training course created in partnership with tourism and hospitality stakeholders and go2HR, the tourism and hospitality industry health and safety authority. This complementary training provides staff with a strong foundation in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. BSAFE is set to become an industry standard: a recognizable indicator of the extent to which health and safety is a priority for BC’s tourism and hospitality employers.
The course is 60-90 minutes in duration, followed by a multiple-choice test to verify the learner’s knowledge.
Read MoreA Communications Toolkit is available to help accommodators and tourism operators to inform guests, staff, and stakeholders of the provincial travel restrictions.
Please review and share the toolkit, which includes key messaging, Q&A, and other resources to better-position industry to handle these restrictions.
Free workshops, webinars and information to help employers and employees in industries hard-hit by the pandemic manage stress and build resiliency. The Workplace Mental Health Hub provides a range of tools for workers in the tourism, hospitality, and community social services and other sectors to improve their overall mental health as well as navigation support to connect to other mental health services, including counselling and peer support.
Read MoreTOTA is seeking tourism operators to provide job placements post-program for job-ready participants. Sign up to receive a list of potential candidates based on location, interest, and experience. Job postings will be shared during and after the Job Fair.
Read MoreTOTA hosted a virtual Job Fair & Open House on April 22 to introduce participants of the Tourism Skills Training Program to potential employers and industry connections.
Read MoreABLE BC has developed several resources for liquor primary establishments to operate through the pandemic, including the Liquor Primary Reopening Best Practices Handbook, guidelines for what to do if you have a COVID-19 outbreak at your business, and signage to display at your establishment.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 12th, the BC Tourism and Hospitality Conference is pleased to offer 8 complimentary workshops for all to take part in. Workshops are designed to build industry knowledge, offering the foundation needed to drive success in 2021.
Read MoreGo2HR has offered a wide range of services available to BC Hospitality workers. Whether you need support in starting a new hospitality business or require guidance in overcoming the challenges you are facing in an existing business due to the current situation, resources and services are there for you to avail at no cost.
Read MoreList of Province of British Columbia updates relevant to COVID-19.
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