Events

After several years of virtual-only meetings, we are thrilled to announce that this year’s Fall Forum and AGM will be held together, in person, on the Northern Sunshine Coast.

Dates:
Fall Forum – November 8th from 1-4pm at the Outdoor Learning Centre, Powell River
Annual General Meeting – November 9th from 4:30-6:30pm at the Rodmay Heritage Hotel’s Rainbow Room, Powell River

Visit HERE to learn more and to register.

Designed for destination management or marketing organizations, visitor centres, and provincial experience sector associations, this free, two-day Crisis Communication Planning Training Series will coach participants with a step-by-step approach to developing a crisis communication plan. This practical training will share best practices for crisis communication management – how to prepare, how to respond, and how to learn from each crisis we face – to ensure your organization is ready to respond when the unexpected happens.

You must be available to attend both training sessions, held on:
November 8 (9 am–noon)
November 9 (10 am–3 pm, including one hour for lunch)
Visit HERE for more information and to register.

Designed for destination management or marketing organizations, visitor centres, and provincial experience sector associations, this free, two-day Crisis Communication Planning Training Series will coach participants with a step-by-step approach to developing a crisis communication plan. This practical training will share best practices for crisis communication management – how to prepare, how to respond, and how to learn from each crisis we face – to ensure your organization is ready to respond when the unexpected happens.

You must be available to attend both training sessions, held on:
November 8 (9 am–noon)
November 9 (10 am–3 pm, including one hour for lunch)
Visit HERE to learn more and to register.

The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and ABLE BC have partnered to bring the first ever BC Hotel & Liquor Conference.

Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.

In an exclusive on-stage conversation with CKNW’s Simi Sara, Premier Horgan will provide his candid perspective on his time in politics, the accomplishments and challenges faced by his government, and offer practical insights into BC’s post-pandemic political economic future.

Event Schedule:
11:30 am Registration
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Event Program
1:30 pm Event Close

Purchase tickets HERE

• 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.