At the annual Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration, the BCAC recognizes aviation and aerospace industry colleagues for specific achievements. As well, they disburse almost $150,000 through their Scholarship Awards Program to hard-working students enrolled in aviation and/or aerospace programs in British Columbia.

Registration is now open!

Note: Prior to the Silver Wings event, they are also hosting the third annual “Chair’s Women in Aviation and Aerospace Reception” (CWAAR), also at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC).

You are invited to join in the Culinary Tourism Alliance AGM

The AGM is a crucial event where they will review the past year’s accomplishments, discuss the future direction, and give you the opportunity to share your insights and vote on important matters. As a valued member of the CTA, your participation is vital as they continue to shape the future of our organization.

Registration is now open.

The Northern BC Tourism Summit is back for 2024! It will be the first time the summit has happened since 2019 and will bring together industry experts, travel enthusiasts, and local businesses to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and opportunities in Northern BC’s tourism sector.

Registration is now open!

The Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association will be holding it’s 47th Annual General Meeting & Tourism Industry Conference.

Registration is now open!

“Immerse Yourself”

Registration is still open for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association AGM & Summit.

Hosted in partnership with Tourism Vernon and Destination Silver Star.

Oct. 29th – AGM & Welcome Reception / Prestige Vernon Lodge

Oct. 30th – Conference / Predator Ridge Resort

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!

Registration is now open.

Please join in as we introduce  Ben Liegey, Founder and CEO at BetterTable.ca who will be delivering an engaging webinar on effective DMO strategies for implementing sustainable food practices in the hotel and restaurant industry. Learn first hand in a panel discussion how RDMO’s CDMO’s and industry leaders are developing best practices and innovative approaches while working to support their stakeholders on their regenerative journey.

Date: Tuesday, November 5th at 12:00 pm (Noon) PST

Panel participants:

Ellen Walker-Matthews, CEO, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
Nancy Small, CEO, Tourism Richmond
Julia Canton, Sustainability Manager, Huntington Hotel & Suites

This webinar is a joint partnership between the BCDMOA and TIABC.

Mark your calendars for the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Industry Forum.

This free, annual event is for tourism businesses and Community Destination Management Organizations in the VCM region. Learn more about tourism trends, major events, sustainability, and more.

Registration is now open!

Join the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (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. We are thrilled the Tourism Congress is hitting the road this year.

Registration is open!

The tourism industry has the opportunity to impact global change and lead the world in a new age of environmental and social responsibility.

IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism is presented by Destination Greater Victoria with support from Event Founders Synergy Enterprises, Tartan Bond Integrated Communications and Starrboard Enterprises. The title “IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism” was chosen to convey the importance of tourism as an economic driver as well as the large footprint it has on the environment, social and cultural fabric of a destination.

The Boating BC Association will host its Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Vancouver International Boat Show. The Bareboat Charter & Sailing Schools sector group will hold a meeting immediately following the AGM at the Sandman Hotel. Please contact Bruce Hayne for more details.

Date: January 31

Time: Breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by the meeting at 8:15 AM

Location: Sandman Hotel Downtown, 180 W Georgia St, Vancouver

Learn more and register HERE.

The 18th annual Prince George Winter Music Festival “Coldsnap” is returning! Audiences can expect amazing live music events in a variety of venues across Prince George every day of the festival!

Dates: February 5-9, various locations

Learn more about the festival schedule, how to purchase tickets and lineup of exceptional performers HERE.