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Register for Self-Guided Tourism Digital Academy by Destination BC
Register for Self-Guided Tourism Digital Academy by Destination BC

The online self-guided Tourism Digital Academy program is available until the end of March. This condensed version of Destination BC’s digital marketing program offers B.C.-based tourism businesses maximum flexibility to fit the course into their schedules with unlimited access for six months to digital marketing instruction videos, templates, and resources. Designed for business owners or their marketing team members, this comprehensive program is focused on providing practical, actionable guidance to complete your digital marketing plan.

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Last Chance to Register for Power Up! Program with Destination BC
Last Chance to Register for Power Up! Program with Destination BC

The digital mentoring program will provide 75 eligible BC-based, small and medium sized tourism businesses, sole proprietors, and non-profits with tailored specialist digital support through seasoned consultants.

As the program will fill up quickly, be sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

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Service Feature: Moccasin Trails Consulting
Service Feature: Moccasin Trails Consulting

Moccasin Trails Consulting works to support urban and rural economic development - specifically in Indigenous tourism, partnership building between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations in B.C. Services include speaking engagements, tourism & economic development, training programs, corporate training, and workshops.

Moccasin Trails Consulting can support your organization towards working with and build positive relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Resource, Thompson OkanaganThompson Okanagan Tourism AssociationMoccasin Trails Consulting, Indigenous Tourism, Indigenous communities, Good Water, Le Séwllkwe, Elders, Youth, Future Generations, BN-09-2021, Featured, Service
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement of the Thompson Okanagan Region
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement of the Thompson Okanagan Region

TOTA has published a Land Acknowledgement page on the corporate website, TOTABC.org, as a step on the path to cultivate strong relations with First Nation and Métis peoples. The page has been published as a way to show respect for the region’s Indigenous peoples by testifying to their presence, both historical and current; and in honour of Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, 2021.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day | September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day | September 30

September 30, 2021 marks Canada’s First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day. Learn about virtual events to recognize , resources about Canada’s Indigenous peoples, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

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Tourism Insurance Survey - Close September 24
Tourism Insurance Survey - Close September 24

The issue of rising insurance premiums in the tourism industry continues to be a concern, including commercial insurance access, premium increase, and limited liability coverage. Insurance is a fundamental element in the industry’s ability to build back stronger post pandemic.

TIABC and TIAC are collecting feedback from the tourism industry to support advocacy efforts. Please complete the survey by September 24.

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Register as a Certificate of Recognition (COR) Internal Auditor to Save Up to 10% on WorkSafeBC Premiums
Register as a Certificate of Recognition (COR) Internal Auditor to Save Up to 10% on WorkSafeBC Premiums

go2HR offers the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, a certification and incentive program that rewards tourism employers who go above and beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Registering your business with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program makes a strong statement as an employer about how much you value you workers while providing you with up to 10% off of your base WorkSafeBC premiums.

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ResourceThompson Okanagan Tourism Associationgo2HR, Featured, Human Resources
TRAXX Zero Emission Electric Bus - Free Kelowna Tours on Thursday, September 16
TRAXX Zero Emission Electric Bus - Free Kelowna Tours on Thursday, September 16

TRAXX Coachlines invites tourism industry professionals to experience a 1.5 hour trip on the MCI J4500 Zero Emission Electric Bus throughout Kelowna on Thursday, September 16. The route around Kelowna has been designed to choose some of the most scenic roads and views. TRAXX is planning to break their own record for longest run with the highest climb of an electric bus this Thursday, when they drive the bus from Vancouver to Kelowna via the Summit and Connector.

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Tourism Votes: Canadian Election Resources for Tourism Businesses
Tourism Votes: Canadian Election Resources for Tourism Businesses

TIAC has developed a number of tools to assist you in getting involved on behalf of the visitor economy at TourismVotes.ca. While TIAC continues to meet with key decision makers and candidates in Ottawa and across the country, which is an extremely important part of advocacy, it is equally important for industry to make an effort to meet with their local candidates from all parties. Local constituents are able to provide their candidates with a more specific community perspective on issues related to tourism industry local impact.

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Thompson OkanaganThompson Okanagan Tourism AssociationTIAC, Featured
Survey on Francophone Tourism + Free Toolkit for Francophone Tourism | Survey closes September 19
Survey on Francophone Tourism + Free Toolkit for Francophone Tourism | Survey closes September 19

RDÉE Canada has initiated a study that will focus on the evolution of the Francophone and bilingual tourism offer in Canada as related to the pandemic. Tourism businesses that offer or wish to offer services to French-speaking customers are invited to share the current situation and industry needs to welcome French-speaking visitors by answering this short survey, available in both languages. Respondents will receive a free kit for Francophone tourism in Canada. Survey closes September 19.

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