The 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (#2026IITC), hosted in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Alberta and Explore Edmonton, will be held on unceded Treaty 6 Territory in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton).
Registration is now open. Learn more HERE.
It’s that time again! Mark March 3rd on your calendar for the BCDMOA Members Annual Roundtable Meeting. In conjunction with the BC Tourism Industry Conference, the BCDMOA Roundtable Meeting will be an all-day meeting with engaging guest speakers and lively conversation. This meeting is open to all BCDMOA Members. Watch your emails for more information.
Location: Delta Hotels, Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna
Email info@bcdmoa.ca to register and be sure to book your accommodation for March 2nd, rooms space is limited!
Mark Your Calendar and plan to attend Wilderness Tourism Association’s annual general meeting. This year’s AGM will be held in person, with hybrid options available for those joining remotely.
Date: March 3
Time: 4:00 pm (PST)
Location: Delta Hotels, Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna
More details—including agenda, and how to participate—will be shared soon.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is celebrating 50 years of advocacy in 2026, and we’re marking the occasion in a big way! Join us at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC, for this milestone event.
Dates: May 20-22
Location: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
This conference will bring together outdoor recreation leaders, advocates, and enthusiasts from across British Columbia to reflect on our past, celebrate our achievements, and shape the future of public recreation. Look forward to engaging speakers, insightful panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking with recreationists, land managers, and decision-makers.
Join British Columbia’s hospitality community for an extraordinary evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of the BC Hospitality Foundation.
Wine Capital Weekend returns, welcoming visitors and locals alike to three days of wine, craft beverages, live music, food and community celebration in Canada’s Wine Capital.
“Confluence & Conscience: Investing in a Sustainable Future”
Mark your calendars! The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) AGM & Summit will bring together tourism leaders, partners, and stakeholders from across the region to connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities shaping the future of tourism.
Location: Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
Inspired by Kamloops’ geography, this year’s Summit explores the intersection of economic investment, community-driven sustainability, and Indigenous tourism collaboration.
The next VCM Industry Forum will be held in North Vancouver.
Connect with tourism partners from across the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (VCM) tourism region for a day of learning, discussion, and relationship-building. Together, we’ll discuss opportunities to strengthen partnerships and create positive impacts for communities and businesses.
The event will welcome delegates from across the region and all areas of BC’s tourism industry to connect, network, gain knowledge, and support the tourism industry and economy. Designed to educate, provide networking opportunities, inspire new ideas, and recognize outstanding industry leaders in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, the Summit offers valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and celebration.
Location: P’egp’ig’lha Community Centre (Summit & AGM) and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 (Awards Gala), Lillooet
Join tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for the 2026Northern BC Tourism Summit. Connect throughkeynote speakers, hands-on workshops and panels focused on the future of tourism in the region.
Learn more HERE.
Vancouver Island Stewardship Summit
The 2026 Vancouver Island Stewardship Summit, presented by FortisBC, will bring First Nations, tourism business owners, staff members, community leaders, and residents together for a 1.5 day event in Ucluelet, BC.
The 2026 program will focus on the efforts of stewardship through destination management and collaboration. Speakers will provide tangible, inspiring presentations for attendees. The full day event will also include a State of the Region presentation from 4TVI.
The Kootenay Tourism Summit will kick off on the afternoon of October 27 with AGM business followed by a full agenda featuring a range of speaker sessions, panels & discussions and presentations from industry leaders.
Learn more HERE.
