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Even before COVID-19, the tourism and hospitality industry faced significant human resource challenges. We know those challenges are only increasing as we emerge from the pandemic. go2HR is responding to these challenges by undertaking an ambitious labour market research project.

As part of the study, go2HR is asking tourism employers to participate in the following 25-minute survey. They need to hear from a representative sample of employers across all sectors and regions of BC. Take go2HR’s B.C. labour market survey and be entered in a draw for prizes valued at $1,500!

Support Tourism Workers in Need Through the BC Hospitality Foundation Online Raffle

The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is half way through hosting its first-ever online 50/50 raffle, with the jackpot is sitting at $2,390. The raffle will increase with every ticket purchased above and beyond until sales close on August 16th 2021. Help BCHF reach $5,000 this week. The winner takes half!

Purchase tickets online

Resource Roundup | Emergency Wildfire Resources

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Resiliency Program advisors continue to support tourism business operators in the region and are available to provide 1:1 support and plans for moving forward.

We know this is a challenging time for many tourism businesses who have just entered Step 3 of the B.C. Restart Plan and in need of a busy season to recover.

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Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Names New President & CEO

Michael J Ballingall, Board Chair of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, has formally announced the appointment of Ellen Walker-Matthews as the CEO of the destination management organization.

FireSmart Community Funding & Support

Applications are currently being accepted for the FireSmart Community Funding & Supports program, which provides funding to local governments and First Nations in BC to increase community resiliency by undertaking community-based FireSmart planning and activities that reduce the community’s risk from wildfire.

Indigenous Community Business Fund

Indigenous Tourism BC in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Aboriginal Financial Institutions in BC are once again delivering a Tourism and Hospitality Fund through the Indigenous Community Business Fund. This fund will provide non-repayable grant contributions to First Nation owned businesses and micro-businesses in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19.

A Need for an Accommodation Plan in B.C.

Emergency Management BC is asking people in wildfire-affected communities to plan their accommodations, in the event of an evacuation order, in advance to help ensure capacity for evacuees who need hotel rooms. If possible, the best option would be to arrange to stay with family or friends, so commercial accommodations have capacity for evacuees who have no other option. If you are under an evacuation order, you can self-register with ESS online.

Changes for Travellers Entry to Canada

Effective August 9th, to be eligible to enter Canada, fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents must have received the full series of a vaccine - or combination of vaccines - accepted by the Government of Canada at least 14 days prior to entering Canada.

BC Provincial State of Emergency Declared

The B.C. government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation, based upon the recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service and Emergency Management BC. The declaration will be in effect starting July 21, 2021 and will be in effect for 14 days once issued and may be extended or rescinded as necessary.

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