TOTA News Centre

TIABC is seeking input from members to better understand how these federal changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and the Province’s response may affect tourism and hospitality businesses across British Columbia, particularly in rural and remote communities. Take the survey today.

Destination BC has launched a NEW digital hub featuring practical brand tools to help tourism industry partners across BC bring the Iconic destination brands to life in their marketing.

The Penticton Airport (YYF) has announced the new WestJet summer flight service between Penticton Airport and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) May 15, 2026. 

This will include a direct flight, five days a week, on board WestJet Encore's De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. 

Kamloops Airport (YKA) is pleased to announce the return of WestJet’s seasonal nonstop service to Edmonton, reinforcing vital regional connectivity and expanding travel opportunities for residents of Kamloops and surrounding region.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Porter Airlines are excited to announce the launch of a new direct route between Kelowna and Ottawa. Service begins on May 13, 2026, with five weekly roundtrip flights, connecting the Okanagan Valley with our nation’s capital and eastern Canada like never before.

On March 3, join fellow Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) Conference attendees for an all-inclusive day trip to the mountains featuring your choice of skiing or snowboarding or a snow adventure day with guided snowshoeing, skating, and snow tubing.

BC Tourism Industry Conference Attendees can enjoy 50% off Big White Ski Resort Lift Tickets on March 2, 3 and 7,8, 2026.