• From the DMO category, two (2) directors are required for a two-year term.
• From the Sector Association category, one (1) director is required for a two-year term.
• From the Business Membership category, three (3) directors are required for a two-year term.

A complimentary lunch is provided to all registered attendees. Register HERE

The industry first hit, hardest hit, and last to recover continues to confront economic challenges. Over the last two years, while there have been many lessons learned, we are ready to RISE, REBUILD, and REIMAGINE.

The two-day, in-person event will host over 400 delegates from across the country, feature 11 thought-provoking sessions, and offer valuable networking opportunities. Following the Tourism Congress, join the celebrations at the 2022 edition of the Canadian Tourism Awards.

Visit HERE to learn more and to register.

The British Columbia Tourism Resiliency Network is joining forces with the experts at go2HR and CMHA for a special webinar event to support with industry health and safety. Join the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Aaryn Secker, and Go2HR’s Shane Lobsinger to explore more deeply the importance of mental health and wellbeing on the job, and other topics related to injury prevention and risk management in the workplace.

Visit HERE to register for the free webinar.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important elements in sustainable labor recovery. But what do these really mean in the workplace context? While businesses are aware of the importance of these elements, many are often unsure where to start.

go2HR is committed to building strong and safe workplaces. We have engaged ParriagGroup, a leading EDI firm, to build a webinar that deepens our understanding of EDI and how to start reshaping the workplace.

What participants can expect:
• learn what is generally meant by the terms equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
• learn why it is so important from both a people and a business perspective
• receive an introduction to the EDI Framework
• learn how the EDI Framework can be used

Register HERE for the free Webinar.

This year’s agenda features plenty of time for networking and reconnecting with your tourism peers in the region.
Hear from keynote speaker Tewanee Joseph, CEO of the Tewanee Group, a First Nations owned and operated company that delivers meaningful partnerships, communications strategies and planning, and training in communications and inclusivity.

Topics will also include the importance of creating a respectful workplace to retain staff, Indigenous tourism capacity building, and an update on Destination BC’s Invest in Iconics Strategy.

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This unique one-day conference features a riveting collection of world leaders, business icons, academics, and bestselling authors who share insights and strategies on the most critical issues confronting leaders in our world today. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your talent and build high-performing teams.

Learn more and register HERE.  TIBC members can register using promo code TIABC40 and save $100 per pass.

This webinar will highlight the Tourism Innovation Lab’s “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program and its development in British Columbia over the last two years.

Alex Berlyand will share experiences and examples on inspiring, supporting and enabling tourism innovation through industry partnerships and programs.

Guest speakers will include Aimee Epp from Destination British Columbia, our presenting partner, as well as Rebecca Mason, a past 2021 “Spark” winner from the Sea to Sky area.

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Meeting for members of the BC Destination Marketing Organization Association. Meeting location to be determined.

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