2022 TIABC Meetings with Government & Stakeholders
2022 TIABC Meetings with Government & Stakeholders
October
Neilane Mayhew; Nick Grant
Discussion and possible solutions on the MRDT collection issue in Fernie where the DMO revenues have been impacted by long-term hotel stays (i.e. beyond 27 days) by construction workers whereby the tax is not collected and remitted due to existing legislation; follow-up on the issue regarding no advanced camping reservations for commercial operators; FYI on impending support letter re: 2030 Olympic bid; FYI – background provided on impending advocacy vis-a-vis logging of old growth forests.
September
Jim Standen
Submitted copy of new TIABC policy with recommendations for government consideration on ‘camping reservations in BC Parks for commercial tourism operators.
August
Okenge Yuma Morisho
Submission of TIABC policy with recommendations on short-term vacation rentals for government consideration
Nick Grant
Submission of TIABC’s new policy on major events to attract tourism to British Columbia.
Kathryn Krishna
Submission of TIABC policy with recommendations for government consideration on highway signage (wayfinding) repair, replacement and installation.
July
Neilane Mayhew; Nick Grant
Discussion on TIABC’s submission to the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy; discussion on the 2030 Olympic bid; discussion on the impending BC Trails proposal; review of major TIABC policies in development including short-term vacation rentals, major events, camping reservation system, municipal & regional district tax; discussion on MRDT situation in Fernie.
Nick Grant
Discussion and recommendations on MRDT-related issues including provisions that allow for compensation to CDMOs whose MRDT revenues are affected by long-term hotel tenants working on projects such as the pipeline; discussion on various TIABC policies and recommendations re: plastics, camping reservations, major events, MRDT.
June
Neilane Mayhew
Discussion on need for provincial regulation on short-term vacation rentals; update and direction on TIABC policies in development (hwy signage, major events, STVR, camping, forestry); discussion on Terms of Reference for new committee to examine tourism sector resilience.
Nick Grant
Request to advance Highway Signage policy within Ministry of Transportation; discussion on Finance Committee priorities; request to host roundtable with BC Parks on issue with commercial operators and campsites; briefing on issues with Consumer Protection BC
May
Nick Grant
Provided an overview of TIABC's new major events policy; discussion on situation with commercial operators and campsite bookings in BC Park; briefing on Standing Committee on Finance priorities – MRDT, RMI & Emergency Funding for tourism regions; discussion on new TIABC highway signage policy; discussion on Bridal Falls gondola project
Nick Grant
Request to help solve MRDT issues in both Fernie & Tofino; request to work together to resolve issues on group campsite bookings for commercial operators; information provided on TIABC's impending policies on major sporting events and provincial highway signage; information provided on upcoming Tourism Week activities to involve Minister & Premier.
March
Neilane Mayhew
Discussion on ministry's role re: advocating for tourism projects; outline of Tourism Week activities and Minister/Premier's involvement in videos; inquiry on status of RMI funding for resort municipalities; Minister's potential involvement in RVC; feedback on BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference.
Nick Grant
Meeting to discuss situation with Discover BC camping website and proposal to host a roundtable with BC Parks; implications of Mountain Resorts Branch on ministry and adventure tourism; FYI on a forthcoming TIABC policy on highway signage; feedback on BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference; request for update on various proposals such as Bridal Falls Gondola; letter to Minister regarding RVC 2022; concept for next version of the Tourism Recovery Round Table…similar to Business Technical Advisory Panel for advancing policies and issues.
Neilane Mayhew
Requested information on the lifting of vaccine passports and mask mandates in the context of the impending BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference.
Nick Grant
Review of budget details pertaining to tourism; implications of Mtn. Resorts & Heritage branch into MTACS; request to investigate issue re: denied park use permit for operator; follow-up on Discover Camping issue re: commercial operators; follow-up on Tofino & requested use of MRDT for treatment plant; discussion on impending policy re: hwy. signs; discussion on major sport events; idea to launch tourism career campaign.
Nick Grant
Meeting to seek further information on gathering restrictions in view of the upcoming BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference in March; status on discussion with federal government on issues including the timeline to eliminate testing requirements for cross- border travellers.
January
Neilane Mayhew; Nick Grant
Discussion on the MRDT situation in Tofino & the need to protect this DMO revenue structure for its intended purpose; review of meeting on Discover BC; request to review Bridal Falls Gondola project status; request for funds to support tourism vis-a-vis emergency response; update on MTACS participation at BCT&H conference.
Neilane Mayhew; Nick Grant
Request for Ministry guidance or insight into additional orders or measures pending stemming from the current state of the pandemic with a view to maintaining or lifting gathering restrictions related to meetings and events from now through the spring.
