BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 Day 1

 

The BCRTS Tourism Summit starts tomorrow on Wednesday, November 3, followed by more virtual sessions on Thursday, November 4. We're looking forward to seeing you as we come together as a tourism community to Reimagine the Future of Tourism with the five regions of the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

Day 1 Agenda - Wednesday, November 3

All times listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

  • 8:00 AM: Exhibition Hall Opens

  • 9:00 AM: Indigenous Welcome & BCRTS Tourism Summit Opening Ceremony

  • 10:00 - 10:50 AM: GSTC Destination Management Workshop 1: Measuring Carbon Emissions

  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: GSTC Destination Management Workshop 2 - Engagement with the Private Sector

  • 1:15 - 2:30 PM: Panel: Shaping the Future of Tourism - Rebuilding the BC and Canadian Visitor Economy

  • 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Panel: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tourism

  • 3:40 - 4:40 PM: Panel: Tourism Operators Creating a Positive Net Impact

  • 4:40 - 5:00 PM: Day 1 Closing Remarks

  • 5:30 PM: Virtual Concert: The Gary Cable Project

Summit Overview

 
 
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BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 - Session Recordings Now Available
BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 - Session Recordings Now Available

On November 3 and 4, TOTA co-hosted the 2021 BCRTS Tourism Summit with the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) and Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

The conference was filled with inspiring moments and key insights to reimagine the future of tourism. The virtual format allowed us to connect with over 900 delegates from British Columbia, Canada, and over 60 other countries.

As a virtual event, many aspects will live on beyond the days of the Summit and can be accessed until December 5, 2021.

BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 - Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 - Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Our event would not have been possible without all of our amazing sponsors. As such we would like to extend a big thank you to FortisBC, Navigator, WebAdvisors, Community Futures BC, StratIS, Toni Lepore, GreenStep Solutions, TELUS, Air Canada, and YLW Kelowna International Airport.

BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 Day 1
BCRTS Tourism Summit 2021 Day 1

The BCRTS Tourism Summit starts tomorrow on Wednesday, November 3, followed by more virtual sessions on Thursday, November 4. We're looking forward to seeing you as we come together as a tourism community to Reimagine the Future of Tourism with the five regions of the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

BCRTS Tourism Summit Virtual Concert Featuring The Gary Cable Project
BCRTS Tourism Summit Virtual Concert Featuring The Gary Cable Project

Join the BCRTS Tourism Summit for a Virtual Concert on Wednesday, November 3 at 5:30 PM PDT.

The concert features The Gary Cable Project, a 9-piece Pop/Rock band, comprised of all-star musicians who have performed and recorded with the likes of legends from Michael Bublé to Bryan Adams. Join us for a trip back to the ‘Golden Age’ of Pop and Rock!

The virtual concert is hosted on GiGn, an easy to use, high-quality, live streaming platform designed specifically to transfer most of the revenue earned to the artists themselves. You can watch the show on any device (smart phone, tablet, computer, smart TV, etc.) as long as you are connected to the internet.

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