In person and virtual events, training, webinars, workshops, annual celebrations, and more.
The BCHA Summit returns to unite British Columbia's accommodation and business community for two days of industry connection and excellence.
Network with leaders, owners, operators, vendors, and tech partners at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler —to drive profitability in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.
The BC Economic Summit serves as a dynamic platform that brings together a diverse range of thought leaders, experts, and innovators from within and outside British Columbia. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest economic development trends, strategies, and success stories that are reshaping industries and creating positive change in communities.
Join Destination Canada for an informative webinar where they will reveal the latest updates to the 2024-2025 Tourism Corridor Strategy Program, walk you through the corridor submission process, and clarify what they expect from partners.
Join Destination BC for a virtual information session for the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI). Interested applicants are invited to learn more about the application process, eligibility criteria and more.
The BCTCRI micro-grant program provides eligible BC tourism businesses and non-profits with up to $15,000 in funding to enable implementation of existing sustainability and climate adaption plans or obtain sustainability certification.
TIABC has partnered with GreenStep to help British Columbia businesses remain competitive in a changing tourism landscape.
Please join TIABC as GreenStep hosts an educational webinar aimed to educate tourism businesses about the Pledge and benefits of developing a sustainability strategy.
Women-identifying leaders and their allies in recreation, tourism, and hospitality will come together for a full-day industry event. Top voices in the sector will share inspiring ideas to spark dialogue about issues that impact women in the workplace. Their perspectives will inform, ignite, and empower to collectively identify ways to retain and develop women in the industry. This event will connect a community of leaders to expand their network and create meaningful relationships.
TIABC members can use discount code WLS2024TIABC
The 30th Annual Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) Golf Tournament will be hosted at Bighorn Golf & Country Club in Kamloops with a full day of food, drink, and fun. The event has been rescheduled to May 30, 2024.
The BC Chamber of Commerce AGM & Conference is happening in Kelowna, May 28-30. Business and non-profit leaders, industry experts, and innovators are invited get to grips with innovation in all forms, with highlights on how it can drive diversity and inclusion, productivity, and sustainability.
Learn about trends, gain insights, and explore strategies for organizations of all sizes.
WORTH Association is offering complimentary professional development event, Unleash Your Confidence, with She Summits Co-Founders and Certified Coaches Danielle Leroux and Laura van der Veer. They will share practical tools and transformative practices to boost your confidence. Confidence is essential in the workplace - it empowers you to embrace challenges, communicate effectively, and achieve success.
National Tourism Week (NTW) is a weeklong, national, social media campaign orchestrated by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) in partnership with provincial/territorial industry associations such as TIABC. This annual event is a crucial platform for highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in Canada.
There are four easy ways to get involved: Go Green, Get Social, Share a Video Message, and Spread the Word.
The TRU Faculty Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism team invites hotel owners, general managers, and supervisory staff in BC to a symposium
Symposium highlights include:
TRU researchers presenting findings on ICT's role in hotel operations
Presentation on climate action policies by the City of Kamloops
Panel discussion on advancing sustainability goals in hotels
Keynote presentation on building high-performance commercial structures
Peer networking session to exchange ideas and resources
The IMPACT SUMMIT is a gathering place to learn, share, and build enduring relationships while working together on building Canada’s reputation as a sustainable tourism destination which supports positive economic development.
Crowdriff and Indigenous Tourism Canada have partnered to host a webinar on December 14 to help Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) foster successful collaboration between tourism organizations and Indigenous operators.
The webinar will provide guidance on how to:
✅ Foster meaningful partnerships with Indigenous partners
✅ Be respectful and build cultural engagement
✅ Build sustainable tourism practices
Learn more and register: https://go.crowdriff.com/2023-indigenous-tourism-webinar
A free introductory webinar on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to help participants understand how RNG is an adaptable option to lower carbon footprints in businesses, transportation, and residential sectors.
An inspiring two days where people of the BC recreational boating industry come to learn, connect, and share ideas.
The program takes delegates through a rich program of the latest industry news and trends. Tangible takeaways will help grow recreational marine businesses in all sectors across our province.
It is the premier event for networking with current and new colleagues, and consistently creates an environment rich in camaraderie through shared activities, receptions and great entertainment.
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada's (TIAC) annual Tourism Congress brings together industry leaders and peers from across the country.
TIAC's Tourism Congress includes innovative programming with motivational speakers and expert panellists and a balance of networking and gathering opportunities.
The two-day event concludes with an evening of celebration at TIAC's Canadian Tourism Awards.
for·ti·fy is a business conference and tradeshow for fermenters and distillers, featuring presentations from industry professionals and experts.
Fortify was established to fill a need across industries for education, training, and network opportunities to help BC’s breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries affordably access business supports and tools to increase viability and profitability.
The AGM will be held in conjunction with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Summit in Penticton.
An initiative of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association, the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame is a celebration of the people and the restaurants that make our industry world class. Since 2004, the innovation and dedication of outstanding individuals has been recognized through their admission into the only Restaurant Hall of Fame in Canada.
BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) and the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) are joining forces for the Spark BC Hotel & Liquor Conference, bringing together industry experts in hospitality, liquor retail, and accommodation.
$30 | Registration is limited
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous Tourism team is hosting a 2-hour virtual workshop to empower tourism professionals to engage with Indigenous neighbours, businesses, and communities within Canada.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recognizes that reconciliation is not easily defined. It is not linear and does not have a clear endpoint. Reconciliation is a continuous process, a journey, that leads to improved outcomes for Indigenous Peoples, and a better understanding how history has affected your communication and relationships with Indigenous Peoples, such as the Syilx, Nlaka'pamux, and Secwépemc nations in the Thompson Okanagan region.
We must do our part to right those wrongs, heal together, and create a new future that honours the unique gifts of the Indigenous people and communities.
The workshop will include:
A brief history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
ReconciliACTION Ideas
How YOU can support ReconciliACTION
Overview of Call 92 of the 94 Calls to Action
Desiree Baker, Indigenous Consultant
Desiree is an independent contractor working with TOTA to share her knowledge of working with Indigenous people.
With a passion for people and community, Desiree collaborates with non-profits and economic development offices to work in partnership with Indigenous communities in order to establish strategic plans for respectful engagement and sustainable development for strong thriving communities.
For more than 20 years, Desiree has worked with various organizations such as First Nation Health Authority and the Sto:lo Nation, providing services such as:
Grant writing support for organizations
Economic development plans for Indigenous communities
Indigenous business plans for many First Nation business clients and communities
Desiree moved to the Okanagan region in January of 2021. She is originally from Alert Bay, home of the the U'mista Cultural Centre and the World's Tallest Totem Pole.
The WGBC virtual AGM will provide an overview and highlights of the past year, as well as the election of the 2023-24 Board of Directors.
Leading up to the AGM on October 24, the Board Election will take place as follows:
Call for Nominations: August 24 - September 13
Electronic Voting: September 25 - October 10
An introductory webinar on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to explain how RNG is the same in its composition yet different and renewable to Natural Gas. Learn how adding RNG into their energy mix can help your business reach your carbon emission and sustainability goals.
Destination Canada’s virtual Annual Public Meeting will provide a look back at the highlights from 2022, as well as an update on where Canada’s tourism industry is in recovery. The virtual event will also deep dive into the work we are focused on this year to drive recovery and what we are doing to build long-term resilience for the future and make Canada an even more competitive destination.
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Connect with qualified bilingual immigrants who are eligible to work in Canada and wish to settle permanently in the local job market. This Bilingual Job Fair will be hybrid, with 12-minutes interviews with candidates profiles matching the skills required to fulfill the positions.
Presented by Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Desiree Baker
$30 | Registration is limited
As part of National Indigenous History Month in June and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Indigenous tourism team is hosting a 3-hour virtual session to share the history of Indigenous Peoples of Canada with anyone interested to learn.
Attendees will learn about the rich and diverse cultures, languages, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Through cultural understanding, people and organisations will be better equipped to address and dismantle systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous peoples.
Learning to understand Indigenous cultures, histories, and languages can open the door to enriching partnerships, relationships, and respectful engagement.
It is also an opportunity to observe, celebrate, and acknowledge the sacrifices, strength, accomplishments, and futures of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Swing into a night of golf and networking at Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club. Join WORTH Association for She's on the Tee, a networking event and golf clinic where ladies take the spotlight on the green.
Learn about Destination BC’s strategies and programs to support the Thompson Okanagan tourism industry in 2023 and the years to come. The webinar will include an overview of Destination BC’s new 2023 to 2025 corporate and marketing strategies, funded programs in Thompson Okanagan, and their work with partners and their roles, across the region.
Ginger Brunner, go2HR’s Manager of Industry Human Resources & Mental Health shared psychologically safe onboarding practices and practical tips and tools to use when recruiting and onboarding new employees. You can now watch the recording and download the slide deck.
Dates: Wednesdays from 1–4 PM - May 17, May 24, May 31, and June 7
Location: Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna
Cost: $150
This workshop series will help you understand and progress on the Truth and Reconciliation journey. Through four 3-hour workshops, participants access 12 hours of training in Indigenous cultural competency led by syilx Elders, Pamela and Grouse Barnes, who are experts in this topic, having presented to workplaces and academic groups over many years.
Tourism Kelowna invites tourism industry businesses to the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort for a day of Information Sessions, AGM, and Industry Social Mixer.
The British Columbia Hotel Association Summit is happening in Kelowna at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort on May 1 and 2, 2023. BC’s accommodation professionals are invited to this excellent opportunity to expand your professional circle and learn from industry leaders and top government officials right here in the Thompson Okanagan.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is hosting the 2023 Thompson Okanagan Tourism Summit on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Kamloops, BC at the Thompson Rivers University Campus.
Host: Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA)
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is presenting a virtual walkthrough of the Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle Platform for B.C. tourism companies and how it can help to track progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the BiosphereSustainable.com platform, a sustainability management system for tourism companies.
Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language meaning. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.
