News & Resources
The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
More Investments Made in B.C.’s Tourism Infrastructure through CERIP Grants
More than 50 new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving a total of $21.3 million for shovel-ready infrastructure projects, including $4,814,989 for projects in the Thompson Okanagan region. These projects are part of the second round of the 2021 Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program’s (CERIP) Destination Development stream.
More than 50 new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving a total of $21.3 million for shovel-ready infrastructure projects, including $4,814,989 for projects in the Thompson Okanagan region.
These projects are part of the second round of the 2021 Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program’s (CERIP) Destination Development stream.
These funds will strengthen tourism growth and develop emerging tourism opportunities, stimulating the recovery of B.C.’s post-pandemic visitor economy. Continued investments in destination development will increase employment and job creation, and establish more livable communities while enhancing residents’ quality of life and visitors’ experiences.
These investments in implementation-ready tourism infrastructure projects support the recovery and resilience of tourism by creating jobs and developing infrastructure that will attract visitors to B.C. communities in the near and long term.
Projects were chosen for their demonstrated tourism benefits to communities and British Columbians, along with new jobs, many of which will provide employment for apprentices, youth, new Canadians, women and Indigenous Peoples. Eligible applicants included local governments, First Nations and non-profit organizations.
Thompson Okanagan Projects funded by CERIP:
O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society - Glamping Park Establishment: Installation of glamping (glamourous camping) infrastructure, including visitor amenities, landscaping, building cabins.
Summerland - Peach Orchard and Rotary Beach Washroom Upgrades: Peach Orchard and Rotary Beach Washroom Upgrades including winterizing and improving electrical service.
Vernon - Vernon Visitor Kiosks: Construction of three timber frame visitor kiosks in Vernon to supply information on attractions, activities, arts, culture, and events.
Greater Vernon Museum and Archives - North Okanagan Culture and Heritage Enhancement: Upgrades to the Museum facility, including Roofing, HVAC, and electrical and lighting issues, to protect collection items and enhance the operations of the GVMA, and create new COVID safe cultural event spaces.
Kelowna - The Pandosy Public Pier - Entering New Waters: Pandosy Public Pier project to develop of an inclusive, universally accessible, and non-motorized public pier in Kelowna.
Sun Peaks - Sun Peaks Centre Plaza Development: Upgrades to Sun Peaks Village Plaza, including picnic tables, firepits, game areas, Secwepmec Medicine Trail signage, pedestrian walkway improvements to allow safe, socially distant movement of people, and small stage area that will be based on a First Nations pit house theme.
Coldstream - Coldstream Station: Construction of Coldstream Station, a central gathering place for the community of Coldstream and entry area to the Okanagan Rail Trail, including event plaza, parking, washrooms, visitor information, landscaping to support a world class destination rail trail adventure.
Merritt & Nicola Valley Destination Marketing Society - Nicola Valley Mountain Biking Trails Project: Develop, design & build trail signs and information kiosks, in addition to Trail Technical Features such as ramps, berms and drops, at iconic mountain biking trail system.
Kamloops - Performance Cycling Centre: Peripheral Tourism Infrastructure and Destination Trail Development for Kamloops. Creation of 3 new parking lots, garbage and washroom facilities, wayfinding signage, and information kiosks at key mountain biking trail systems.
Salmon Arm Economic Development Society - Salmon Arm Destination Development: Recovery, Resiliency, Rejuvenation: This project includes 3 tactics: Community Signage; Interactive Visitor Kiosk; Mobile Visitor Outreach
Tourism Kamloops - Bold Visitor Services & Engagement Strategy: Install 10 interactive, digital kiosks at high-traffic, visitor touch points;
Background
In February 2021, the Province provided $20 million for 54 projects specifically for tourism through the first round of CERIP. The second investment of $21.3 million in 2022 doubles this, providing a total of $41.3 million for the tourism ecosystem for more than 100 projects.
The Province is investing an additional $30 million over the next two years to continue investing in tourism infrastructure throughout the province. By helping communities enhance tourism experiences, B.C. will increase its ability to compete as a premium destination.
DBC Launches "Snapshot of BC Travel" Dashboard
Destination BC now summarizes weekly travel indicators in B.C. in a new interactive dashboard, revamping the “Snapshot of BC Travel” one page report. Key insights are available on a weekly basis and performance is captured in the following areas:
Domestic overnight visitation to BC and the six tourism regions using mobility data;
Hotel occupancy, ADR, and RevPar for BC and select BC communities from STR;
Air capacity and air bookings to BC using ForwardKeys data;
The dashboard enables the user to access detailed views of each data source by clicking on the report headers from the summary view. The dashboard is updated every Monday.
Destination BC now summarizes weekly travel indicators in B.C. in a new interactive dashboard, revamping the “Snapshot of BC Travel” one page report. Key insights are available on a weekly basis and performance is captured in the following areas:
Domestic overnight visitation to BC and the six tourism regions using mobility data;
Hotel occupancy, ADR, and RevPar for BC and select BC communities from STR;
Air capacity and air bookings to BC using ForwardKeys data;
The dashboard enables the user to access detailed views of each data source by clicking on the report headers from the summary view. The dashboard is updated every Monday.
The Backcountry Lodges of BC Association "Mountain Escapes" Podcast
Mountain Escapes is a podcast that aims to connect backcountry enthusiasts with the owners and operators of the Backcountry Lodges of BC Association (BLBCA) member lodges throughout B.C. In each episode they highlight a unique lodge through conversation with an owner. They also feature guest appearances by other influential backcountry enthusiasts and industry experts.
Host Brad Harrison has worked and adventured in remote settings most of his life. He’s owned and operated lodges, operated mountaineering camps and provided avalanche courses. He is the Executive Director of the Backcountry Lodges of BC Association.
In the latest episode, Brad talks to the owners/operators/guides of Mt. Assiniboine Lodge, Andre Renner and Claude Duchesne.
Mountain Escapes is a podcast that aims to connect backcountry enthusiasts with the owners and operators of the Backcountry Lodges of BC Association (BLBCA) member lodges throughout B.C. In each episode they highlight a unique lodge through conversation with an owner. They also feature guest appearances by other influential backcountry enthusiasts and industry experts.
Host Brad Harrison has worked and adventured in remote settings most of his life. He’s owned and operated lodges, operated mountaineering camps and provided avalanche courses. He is the Executive Director of the Backcountry Lodges of BC Association.
In the latest episode, Brad talks to the owners/operators/guides of Mt. Assiniboine Lodge, Andre Renner and Claude Duchesne.
TikTok Vs Reels: Everything Hotel Marketers Need to Know
Social media app TikTok recently topped Google as the world’s most visited website. That impressive feat also cements TikTok as a top channel for hotel marketers. It’s simply no longer possible to ignore the reach and impact of this platform.
The growing popularity of TikTok’s short format videos has also led to copycats from competitors. The biggest is Reels, Instagram’s answer to TikTok. Both platforms feature short videos that offer a light-hearted way to inject fun into a hotels’ social strategy.
With both TikTok and Reels capturing outsized attention among social media users, check out this comparison article to learn to fully leverage both of these popular platforms in your hotel marketing strategy.
Social media app TikTok recently topped Google as the world’s most visited website. That impressive feat also cements TikTok as a top channel for hotel marketers. It’s simply no longer possible to ignore the reach and impact of this platform.
The growing popularity of TikTok’s short format videos has also led to copycats from competitors. The biggest is Reels, Instagram’s answer to TikTok. Both platforms feature short videos that offer a light-hearted way to inject fun into a hotels’ social strategy.
With both TikTok and Reels capturing outsized attention among social media users, check out this comparison article to learn to fully leverage both of these popular platforms in your hotel marketing strategy.
Hotel Footprinting a Free Online Resource for Hotels
The Hotel Footprinting tool is a free online resource that allows hotels to search carbon emissions and energy usage for comparative hotels around the world, and generate carbon footprint reports.
About Hotel Footprinting
Hotel Footprinting is designed to help hotels to benchmark their footprint with other sample hotels in their region and market using real data supplied by the industry.
The tool offers two functions:
Benchmarking: shows the carbon and energy footprint data for an example hotel across different market segments in different geographies. Includes comparison data per occupied room and per square metre of meeting room space.
Footprinting: allows hotels to generate carbon footprint reports for hotel stays and meetings based on hotel capacity and location. These can be completed for single or multiple properties and support with corporate reporting.
The tool is available at hotelfootprints.org.
Who is it for?
Hotel Footprinting is designed to be used for free by any hotel anywhere in the world (where data is available). It applies to individual hotels or multiple properties.
The tool can support hotels to:
benchmark their carbon emissions and energy usage
prepare corporate reports for hotel companies or corporate client requests
assist customers in their booking decisions
How was it created?
Hotel Footprinting was created in collaboration with Greenview. The dataset for benchmarking comes from the Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking Tool (CHSB). Hotel Footprinting uses the methodology from our Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI).
Research Study: Access and Equity for LGBTQ2S+ Businesses in Canada
CGLCC, in partnership with the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University, is conducting a research study to explore LGBTQ2S+ business ownership in Canada, including trends and support needs of these organizations, as well as both economic and social challenges faced by LGBTQ2S+ entrepreneurs.
Participant Eligibility Criteria:
Participants must self-identify as LGBTQ2S+ and must be a founder or owner of a business that operates in Canada. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. 30 participants will be asked to participate.
CGLCC, in partnership with the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University, is conducting a research study to explore LGBTQ2S+ business ownership in Canada, including trends and support needs of these organizations, as well as both economic and social challenges faced by LGBTQ2S+ entrepreneurs.
Participant Eligibility Criteria:
Participants must self-identify as LGBTQ2S+ and must be a founder or owner of a business that operates in Canada. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. 30 participants will be asked to participate.
Survey on Tourism Relief Fund
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada has been advocating for the faster roll out of Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) support to the industry and asked the government to consider supporting projects under this Fund that help tourism operators recover and relaunch their businesses from the pandemic in addition to projects which:
Create new or enhance existing tourism experiences and products to attract more local and domestic visitors; and
Help the sector reposition itself to welcome international visitors.
To properly advocate and make changes, TIAC needs up-to-date information from operators on whether the Fund is responding to your current needs, where you are experiencing challenges in accessing the program and the nature of those challenges, as well as how you believe improvements to the Fund could be made.
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada has been advocating for the faster roll out of Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) support to the industry and asked the government to consider supporting projects under this Fund that help tourism operators recover and relaunch their businesses from the pandemic in addition to projects which:
Create new or enhance existing tourism experiences and products to attract more local and domestic visitors; and
Help the sector reposition itself to welcome international visitors.
To properly advocate and make changes, TIAC needs up-to-date information from operators on whether the Fund is responding to your current needs, where you are experiencing challenges in accessing the program and the nature of those challenges, as well as how you believe improvements to the Fund could be made.
Government of Canada Budget 2022 Questionnaire | Submit by Feb 25, 2022
The Government of Canada has launched pre-budget consultations. This is an opportunity for Canadians and businesses across the country to share ideas and input about how Budget 2022 can support a strong economic recovery for everyone.
The Government of Canada has launched pre-budget consultations. This is an opportunity for Canadians and businesses across the country to share ideas and input about how Budget 2022 can support a strong economic recovery for everyone.
Planning to Install a Patio This Summer? TESA Applications Expire on June 1, 2022
If you are planning to install a patio this summer, you need to take urgent action now. Temporary Expanded Service Area (TESA) applications from last year will expire on June 1, 2022. and do not provide approval for patios this coming summer.
This means that if you have not made the service area under your TESA permanent by applying for a permanent structural change (e.g., applying for a patio), your TESA will expire on June 1, 2022 and you will not be able to sell or serve liquor in the expanded space.
It can take up to 10 months to get your application approved. Licensees who have not yet applied are now at risk of their TESA expiring before they can get approval for a new outdoor patio or structural change.
If you are planning to install a patio this summer, you need to take urgent action now. Temporary Expanded Service Area (TESA) applications from last year will expire on June 1, 2022. and do not provide approval for patios this coming summer.
This means that if you have not made the service area under your TESA permanent by applying for a permanent structural change (e.g., applying for a patio), your TESA will expire on June 1, 2022 and you will not be able to sell or serve liquor in the expanded space.
It can take up to 10 months to get your application approved. Licensees who have not yet applied are now at risk of their TESA expiring before they can get approval for a new outdoor patio or structural change.
Download the Canada Business App to Find Government Programs & Services
The Canada Business App offers new features to make it even easier to find government programs and services.
Download and explore the app for:
Easy navigation to government programs and services
Recommendations tailored to your business
Personalized notifications straight to your phone
Easy access to COVID-19 support and other programs and services
Answers to help you start up, scale up and access new markets
The Canada Business App offers new features to make it even easier to find government programs and services.
Download and explore:
Easy navigation to government programs and services
Recommendations tailored to your business
Personalized notifications straight to your phone
Easy access to COVID-19 support and other programs and services
Answers to help you start up, scale up and access new markets
Revised PHO on Gatherings & Events (January 27, 2022)
On January 27th, the Provincial Health Officer, published revisions to the Public Health Order on gatherings and events.
Revisions include:
Youth sports tournaments may resume as of February 1
Further clarity was included around which events need to be seated. (Please note, wedding receptions, funerals, social parties are still not allowed.). Details are include on page 14, #6.
As it relates performances, lectures, and presentations must be seated. Therefore, for all other business events, people may stand including receptions related to business events.
Gyms and fitness centres have their own section and are able to operate once again with additional measures.
Please note, there are no changes as it relates to hotels so please continue to operate as you have been.
On January 27th, the Provincial Health Officer, published revisions to the Public Health Order on gatherings and events.
Revisions include:
Youth sports tournaments may resume as of February 1
Further clarity was included around which events need to be seated. (Please note, wedding receptions, funerals, social parties are still not allowed.). Details are include on page 14, #6.
As it relates performances, lectures, and presentations must be seated. Therefore, for all other business events, people may stand including receptions related to business events.
Gyms and fitness centres have their own section and are able to operate once again with additional measures.
Please note, there are no changes as it relates to hotels so please continue to operate as you have been.
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to honour, celebrate and reflect on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians here in British Columbia and across the country.
The 2022 theme for Black History Month is: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day.”
Actions you can take:
Tune in to Canada's Black History Month virtual celebration on February 17, 2022 at 4 PM PT on Facebook Live for feature performances, tributes, interviews, and more
Download and use the Government of Canada's Black History Month toolkit
Read the joint statement in recognition of Black History Month by BC Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Learn more from the BC Black History Awareness Society and participate in their events, many of which will be held virtually online
Are you a Black-owned or operated tourism business in the Thompson Okanagan region? Email us at News@TOTABC.com to share your story and let us know how we can help amplify your business
Black History Month is a time to honour, celebrate and reflect on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians here in British Columbia and across the country.
The 2022 theme for Black History Month is: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day.”
Actions you can take:
Tune in to Canada's Black History Month virtual celebration on February 17, 2022 at 4 PM PT on Facebook Live for feature performances, tributes, interviews, and more
Download and use the Government of Canada's Black History Month toolkit
Read the joint statement in recognition of Black History Month by BC Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Learn more from the BC Black History Awareness Society and participate in their events, many of which will be held virtually online
Are you a Black-owned or operated tourism business in the Thompson Okanagan region? Email us at News@TOTABC.com to share your story and let us know how we can help amplify your business
Paid Sick Leave Survey | Open Until February 10, 2022
As of January 1, 2022, the provincial government mandated five days of paid sick leave for employees. ABLE BC is seeking your voice to better understand how this new policy has impacted your business since its implementation. The information you provide will support our collective industry's ongoing engagement with all levels of government.
As of January 1, 2022, the provincial government mandated five days of paid sick leave for employees. ABLE BC is seeking your voice to better understand how this new policy has impacted your business since its implementation. The information you provide will support our collective industry's ongoing engagement with all levels of government.
This survey will be open until Thursday, February 10, 2022.
ABLE BC is continuing to work with our industry partners to request logical and necessary amendments to the paid sick leave policy, including pressuring government to redefine “employment year” as a calendar year and to re-introduce the now-expired Employer Reimbursement Program for COVID-19 related sick leave wages.
Visit the FAQ to better understand this policy.
Restaurants Canada Positive & Inclusive Workplace Guide
If you are in the foodservice industry and looking to foster a healthy workplace environment for your employees, download this in-depth guide from Restaurants Canada.
This guide provides information on:
Building a Culture of Inclusion
Hiring Practices to Build a Vibrant Labour Force
Racial, Cultural and Gender Diversity
Mental Health
Sexual Harassment
Sick Leave/Parental Leave
If you are in the foodservice industry and looking to foster a healthy workplace environment for your employees, download this in-depth guide from Restaurants Canada.
This guide provides information on:
Building a Culture of Inclusion
Hiring Practices to Build a Vibrant Labour Force
Racial, Cultural and Gender Diversity
Mental Health
Sexual Harassment
Sick Leave/Parental Leave
Join a New Working Group to Help Rebuild the Tourism Workforce | Apply by Feb 18, 2022
Tourism HR Canada's new Workforce Recovery Project aims to restart tourism by securing a skilled, diverse, and resilient workforce.
As a part of this project, Tourism HR Canada is calling on tourism industry leaders, business owners, workers, educators, and students to join working groups.
The goal of the working groups is to gather recommendations to align the project with the realities experienced by the sector and by sharing a wide range of ideas to ensure the representation of diverse tourism stakeholders from across Canada.
Apply by February 18, 2022
Tourism HR Canada's new Workforce Recovery Project aims to restart tourism by securing a skilled, diverse, and resilient workforce.
As a part of this project, Tourism HR Canada is calling on tourism industry leaders, business owners, workers, educators, and students to join working groups.
The goal of the working groups is to gather recommendations to align the project with the realities experienced by the sector and by sharing a wide range of ideas to ensure the representation of diverse tourism stakeholders from across Canada.
Apply by February 18, 2022
Free Resources for Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces)
The Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces) project aims to increase public knowledge, skills, confidence, and competence in managing complex issues related to workplace sexual harassment, and to improve access to legal supports and resources for people who experience workplace sexual harassment.
SHARP is offering FREE online SHARP Workplaces’ training sessions designed for small businesses and non-profits across B.C.
Foundational Course (for employers and workers)
Rights and Responsibilities (for employers and workers)
Workplace Investigations (employers only)
Best Practices for Developing a Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy (employers only)
Legal Options and Remedies (for employers and workers)
They also offer free legal advice.
The Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces) project aims to increase public knowledge, skills, confidence, and competence in managing complex issues related to workplace sexual harassment, and to improve access to legal supports and resources for people who experience workplace sexual harassment.
SHARP is offering FREE online SHARP Workplaces’ training sessions designed for small businesses and non-profits across B.C.
Foundational Course (for employers and workers)
Rights and Responsibilities (for employers and workers)
Workplace Investigations (employers only)
Best Practices for Developing a Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy (employers only)
Legal Options and Remedies (for employers and workers)
They also offer free legal advice.
Kal Grad 2022 Globox™ Fundraiser | Raffle Ends March 15, 2022
The 2022 Kalamalka Secondary School and Glohaven Community Hub online raffle ticket campaign has launched with nearly $12,000 worth of amazing prizes from an incredible 45 local Okanagan businesses, including Indigenous businesses and Biosphere Committed Companies.
Prizes include:
2 Indigenous Globoxes™ (featured experiences: a getaway to Spirit Ridge Resort and a Moccasin Trails excursion)
1 Remarkably Loved Globox™ (featured experience: a getaway to Sparkling Hill Resort).
1 Family Fun Globox™ (featured experience: Sicamous Houseboats Vacation package)
1 Eldorado Resort VIP Globox™ (featuring a getaway to the Eldorado Resort in Kelowna)
Tickets: 1 for $20, 3 for $50, OR 7 for $100
Raffle Ends: March 15
Building on the successful Globox™ fundraiser of 2021, the 2022 graduating class of Kalamalka Secondary School in Vernon are again working with Glohaven Community Hub to support their fundraising efforts.
KSS usually raises 10K-12K through their annual Apple Pie Fundraiser, however the event was unable to proceed in 2021 due to COVID. Instead, the Kal Grad Globox™ Raffle 2021 raised over $14,000 - making it the single most successful fundraiser in the history of Kal High School.
The 2022 online raffle ticket campaign has launched with nearly $12,000 worth of amazing prizes from an incredible 45 local Okanagan businesses, including Indigenous businesses and Biosphere Committed Companies.
Prizes include:
2 Indigenous Globoxes™ (featured experiences: a getaway to Spirit Ridge Resort and a Moccasin Trails excursion)
1 Remarkably Loved Globox™ (featured experience: a getaway to Sparkling Hill Resort).
1 Family Fun Globox™ (featured experience: Sicamous Houseboats Vacation package)
1 Eldorado Resort VIP Globox™ (featuring a getaway to the Eldorado Resort in Kelowna)
1 for $20, 3 for $50, OR 7 for $100!
Raffle Ends: March 15th at 11:59 pm
About
This type of fundraising campaign is one of the ways Glohaven is supporting communities, partners, and the creators of local products and experiences (Glohaven offers to purchase their products / experiences).
They call this a TRIPLE WIN; the 2022 Kalamalka High School Grads WIN with their graduation expenses being covered, the local businesses involved WIN with fabulous exposure, and the recipients of the 5 fabulous Globox™ prizes WIN! Anything that is raised in surplus, will be left as a legacy gift for the school and put towards an outdoor learning structure.
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If you have products or experiences that you would like to participate in these fundraising opportunities to spread the word about your business, contact: angela@glohaven.com.
Reminder: Employer Reimbursement Program for Paid Sick Leave
This is a reminder of the extended submission window for employers seeking reimbursement for employee claims for COVID-19 related sick leave taken between May 20th and December 31st, 2021.
The reimbursement program intake is open and will close on February 11th at 4:00 pm PST.
Please submit all eligible claims for reimbursement for employee COVID-19 related sick leave taken up to and including December 31st in order to access the reimbursement program.
Employers that already have a sick pay benefit program for their employees are not eligible to receive reimbursement.
For an employer to apply for reimbursement, they must do so through their Online WorkSafeBC account profile. If the employer is not already registered with WorkSafeBC and does not have an online account with WorkSafeBC, they can visit WorkSafeBC.
This is a reminder of the extended submission window for employers seeking reimbursement for employee claims for COVID-19 related sick leave taken between May 20th and December 31st, 2021.
The reimbursement program intake is open and will close on February 11th at 4:00 pm PST.
Please submit all eligible claims for reimbursement for employee COVID-19 related sick leave taken up to and including December 31st in order to access the reimbursement program.
Employers that already have a sick pay benefit program for their employees are not eligible to receive reimbursement.
For an employer to apply for reimbursement, they must do so through their Online WorkSafeBC account profile. If the employer is not already registered with WorkSafeBC and does not have an online account with WorkSafeBC, they can visit WorkSafeBC.
Vote for Peaks to Prairies EV Charging Station Network by February 8, 2022
“Charging Ahead”, the Peaks to Prairies Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network is eligible for the Green Destinations Peoples’ Choice Award. Please take a moment to VOTE and highlight awareness of Canada as a destination!
Deadline: before midnight (MST) February 8, 2022
The Peaks To Prairies EV Charging Network facilitates travel to and within the beautiful region of Southern Alberta with fast charging and Level 2 stations from Canmore to Medicine Hat, south to Waterton and to the Crowsnest Pass... with many stops along the way!
This project builds upon the success of Accelerate Kootenays in southeast British Columbia and in future will connect with an EV initiative in Montana and is the only nominee from Canada, and the only one from North America in this category.
Awards will be presented at the ITB Berlin International Tourism Conference on March 8-10, 2022.
How to Vote
Click on VOTE HERE to open the survey.
Enter your name and e-mail. (This ensures only one vote per person.)
Choose “Americas” as a category.
Choose **“Alberta SouthWest Crown of the Continent”
… and submit!
“Charging Ahead”, the Peaks to Prairies Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network is eligible for the Green Destinations Peoples’ Choice Award.
Please take a moment to VOTE and highlight awareness of Canada as a destination!
Deadline: before midnight (MST) February 8, 2022
About
The Peaks To Prairies EV Charging Network facilitates travel to and within the beautiful region of Southern Alberta with fast charging and Level 2 stations from Canmore to Medicine Hat, south to Waterton and to the Crowsnest Pass... with many stops along the way!
This project builds upon the success of Accelerate Kootenays in southeast British Columbia and in future will connect with an EV initiative in Montana and is the only nominee from Canada, and the only one from North America in this category.
Awards will be presented at the ITB Berlin International Tourism Conference on March 8-10, 2022.
How to Vote
Click on VOTE HERE to open the survey.
Enter your name and e-mail. (This ensures only one vote per person.)
Choose “Americas” as a category.
Choose **“Alberta SouthWest Crown of the Continent”
… and submit!
Skift Megatrends 2022 Report
Skift has published a forecast of the top trends that will define the travel industry in 2022. It provides an optimistic outlook for recovery of international travel by 2024. Other key trends revolve around community, ruralization, mobility and climate.
Skift has published a forecast of the top trends that will define the travel industry in 2022. It provides an optimistic outlook for recovery of international travel by 2024. Other key trends revolve around community, ruralization, mobility and climate.