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Hospitality and tourism report: TFW rule changes will hit fast-food franchisees
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Many restaurant owners depend on temporary foreign workers to fill low-skilled jobs
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Hospitality and tourism report: Manning Park Resort gets new lease on life
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Substantial investment aims to lure visitors back to longtime B.C. getaway
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Heather Hospitality Group casts a wider net for Gastown’s culinary crowd
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Vancouver coffee equipment firm debuts “breakthrough” French press design
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Vancouver coffee equipment company Espro has created what it is touting as "the first major technology update to the French Press in over 50 years....
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Canadian tourism groups must work to cut travel deficit: report
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As Canadians continue to increasingly travel and spend abroad, tourism organizations in this country need to focus on narrowing the travel deficit,...
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Local brewery to set up test brewpub location – in China
May 03, 2013 -
Vancouver's Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX-V:RB) is planning to open a test brewery and brewpub restaurant in Hefei, China, the brewer announced...
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Good news for the gastronome-on-the go: more food trucks
May 03, 2013 -
There will soon be more options for Vancouver's fast-foodies looking for something different at lunchtime.
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Destination BC seeks regional representation
Apr 30, 2013 -
B.C.’s destination tourism marketing body Destination BC on April 29 announced that it has started seeking a diverse range of industry...
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Victoria hotels enjoy strong March
Apr 30, 2013 -
Victoria hotels had higher occupancy and were able to charge slightly higher prices in March than they were in March 2012....
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Fatburger moving into Waterfront Centre
Apr 26, 2013 -
Fatburger is set to share space with Ricky's Urban Café at the upscale Waterfront Centre from next month.
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Glowbal set to launch Vancouver's largest rooftop patio
Apr 17, 2013 -
Glowbal Group plans to open its newest restaurant and Vancouver's largest rooftop patio restaurant on April 25, owner Emad Yacoub told Business in ...
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Earls Restaurants creates first ever “Social Menu” Facebook app
Apr 03, 2013 -
Vancouver-headquartered Earls Restaurants Ltd. has partnered with digital innovation firm Invoke to create the "Social Menu App," which the...
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Restaurant sales increase Canada-wide in January but drop in B.C.: StatsCan
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Total sales in the food services and drinking places industry rose 0.5% to $4.5 billion Canada-wide in January compared with the previous month,...
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Best Western Abercorn Inn sells in tight Richmond market
Mar 25, 2013 -
Richmond’s 98-room Tudor-style Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn has new owners, Macdonald Commercial Real Estate Services Ltd. broker Cynthia...
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Cactus Club opens new Coal Harbour restaurant
Mar 21, 2013 -
Cactus Restaurants Ltd. last night opened its 23rd and largest restaurant – the $7.5 million, 10,000-square-foot Cactus Club Café-...
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Whistler festival organizers disgruntled with municipality
Mar 19, 2013 -
Jazz fest sues resort town alleging breach of duty over 2011 event; WinterPRIDE upset over lack of funding
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B.C. has more than half of Canada’s $2b cruise-ship business
Mar 13, 2013 -
A new study estimates the economic impact of the cruise-ship industry in Canada to be $2.4 billion, with B.C. by far the biggest benefactor....
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U.S. budget cuts set to drive border delays
Mar 12, 2013 -
Canadian travellers to and from the U.S. may face extended border waits as the result of U.S. budget cuts, according to U.S. Customs and Border...
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Canada Place to get $16 million ‘4D’ tourist attraction
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Entrepreneurs team with Aquilini Investment Group to launch FlyOver Canada
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U.S. BBQ chain Famous Dave’s seeks Vancouver locations
Mar 11, 2013 -
U.S. barbecue restaurant chain Famous Dave’s is, together with a group of franchisees, seeking to open restaurants in Vancouver, the...
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Celebrities reopens after $1 million renovation
Mar 07, 2013 -
Celebrities Nightclub reopened last night after a nine-week closure and more than $1 million in renovations that equips the club to be used more...
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WinterPRIDE success helps B.C. reverse gay travel downturn
Feb 25, 2013 -
Early reports from Whistler’s WinterPRIDE gay ski week earlier this month show a significant attendance jump compared with last year....
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B.C. brand could be biggest TED conference winner
Feb 19, 2013 -
Retail also set to benefit with conference guests predicted to make high-end purchases
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Air China boosts Vancouver flights as Sichuan Airlines pulls back
Feb 07, 2013 -
New non-stop flights between Vancouver and China have been announced just as it seemed that there would temporarily be fewer flights between the...
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Fast-growing liquor distributor launches new headquarters
Feb 06, 2013 -
Rapidly growing liquor distributor Icon Fine Wine and Spirits today launches its new convertible, tasting-room style offices at 1152 Mainland...
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Vancouver lands next year's annual TED conference
Feb 05, 2013 -
TED Conferences LLC has chosen Vancouver as the host city of its annual Technology Entertainment and Design (TED) conference in 2014 and likely...
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Rosé-coloured glasses
Feb 05, 2013 -
Businesses employ wine-by-the-glass technology that leads to higher sales, less waste and savings from buying in bulk
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David Aisenstat expands Keg steakhouse chain at the expense of Shore Club and Ki restaurant
Feb 05, 2013 -
Keg boss on restaurant sector changes, HST fallout and dark clouds on B.C.’s political horizon
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Restaurant crawls increasingly popular in Vancouver
Feb 05, 2013 -
New businesses target young professionals for food excursions and social evenings out
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Liberals announce industry-led slate of Destination BC directors
Feb 01, 2013 -
B.C.’s new destination marketing organization, Destination BC, has a new slate of nine directors that includes a majority with direct ties...
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Enbridge battle embroils B.C.'s Super Natural brand
Jan 29, 2013 -
Ecotourism entrepreneurs raise concerns over tanker traffic and risk of spills, as Northern Gateway review panel returns to Vancouver this week
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Save On Meats owner opens “friendly” Gastown pub today
Jan 28, 2013 -
The Portside Pub, the latest venture by Save On Meats entrepreneur Mark Brand, opens today in Gastown.
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U.S.-Canada travel deficit widened in November: StatsCan
Jan 22, 2013 -
Travel to Canada from the U.S. dropped 1% in November 2012, more than cancelling out an increase in trips to Canada from other countries,...
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Industry lobbies feds for domestic tourism subsidy
Jan 15, 2013 -
Discover Your Canada Act would provide tax incentives for Canadians who travel across three provincial boundaries
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Tourism cuts spark calls for new funding formula
Jan 15, 2013 -
Ottawa urged to slap levy on foreign tourists or give CTC part of GST proceeds
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Dine Out Vancouver festival launches January 18
Jan 14, 2013 -
Foodies have started making reservations for the largest-ever Dine Out Vancouver festival, which launches January 18 and runs until February 3....
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NPA councillor calls for food cart program review
Jan 09, 2013 -
Vancouver city councillor George Affleck plans to table a motion next week to change the city's food cart program to address restaurant owners'...
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Critics urge Jumbo developer to focus on Valemount
Jan 08, 2013 -
Unlike the controversial Kootenay development, a year-round glacier ski resort in B.C.'s Premier Mountain range has strong community support
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Destination BC a sham, critics say
Jan 01, 2013 -
Travel industry claims it’s under-represented in “industry-led” marketing organization
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Carl’s Jr. set to open first of 25 Metro Vancouver restaurants
Dec 21, 2012 -
Multinational burger giant Carl’s Jr. is slated to open its first Lower Mainland store in mid-January and will then open another five...
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U.S. burrito chain price gap prompts gouging accusations
Dec 17, 2012 -
Some of the diners who visited Vancouver’s new Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) following the fast-casual restaurant’s December 13 launch...
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Chipotle opens first Vancouver restaurant
Dec 14, 2012 -
Fast-growing Denver-based restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) opened its first Western Canadian location December 13 at 818 Howe...
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Feeding Vancouver's poor a foundation for business
Dec 11, 2012 -
For Save On Meats owner Mark Brand, launching a charitable foundation could be the key to making his social enterprise profitable
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Opus Hotel brand set to expand, but loses Montreal presence
Dec 11, 2012 -
Vancouver entrepreneur John Evans plans to expand his Opus Hotel to cities such as Calgary and Ottawa even as the brand prepares to lose its...
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U.S. company buys a quarter of Whistler Blackcomb
Dec 04, 2012 -
An affiliate of KSL Capital Partners has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Intrawest ULC's 24% interest in Whistler Blackcomb Holdings...
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Pine beetle threatens tourism wilderness assets
Dec 04, 2012 -
After valuable trails destroyed, guest ranch owners want more forestry consultation
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First Nation files for judicial review of Jumbo ski resort
Nov 30, 2012 -
The Jumbo Glacier ski resort, which has faced two decades of legal and regulatory delays and roadblocks, is facing yet another hurdle: a legal...
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Dragons' Den's Arlene Dickinson wants to save Save-On Meats
Nov 29, 2012 -
Save-On Meats, a Downtown Eastside butcher and deli with a strong social enterprise component, is getting a bailout for Dragons' Den star Arlene...
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The perks of charity work
Nov 27, 2012 -
Philanthropy offers the hospitality industry a boost in its social equity – and its bottom line
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Canadian travel deficit widens
Nov 21, 2012 -
Canadians increased international travel in September while travel to Canada from abroad shrank, thereby increasing Canada’s travel deficit...
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Vancouver travel agent Uniglobe expands to Poland
Nov 20, 2012 -
Vancouver-based Uniglobe Travel International (UTI) announced November 19 that it has expanded to its 65th country, Poland, which is the fastest...
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Nk'Mip named top winery in the province, second in Canada
Nov 19, 2012 -
Nk'Mip Cellars took home an impressive 14 medals and earned the titles of the #1 Winery in British Columbia and #2 Winery in Canada at the 2012...
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Downtown Vancouver hotel market hit hard in 2012
Nov 13, 2012 -
With predicted 15% Revpar increase, Whistler picked as top turnaround location
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New partnership for FCV
Nov 06, 2012 -
Link with Tourism BC puts company at centre of digital marketing for the province
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Liberals create new Crown corporation to market tourism
Nov 06, 2012 -
The B.C. government announced yesterday that it will create Destination BC – a new industry-led Crown corporation to market tourism. ...
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Aquarium launches $100 million capital campaign
Nov 06, 2012 -
Teck Resources' $12.5 million is largest private donation ever for tourist venue
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NDP would restore Tourism BC to industry control
Nov 02, 2012 -
In the past, the NDP has opposed the privatization of public services, but in the case of Tourism BC, that's what needs to happen, says NDP Leader ...
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Craft beer battle brewing in city’s Olympic Village
Oct 30, 2012 -
Calgary-based company to install craft-brew restaurant-pub in historic Salt Building across from the Daniel Group’s Tap & Barrel wine and...
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Second Olympic Village pub to open summer 2013
Oct 26, 2012 -
CRAFT Beer Market is set to reveal plans Saturday for how it will transform the city-owned Salt Building at the Village on False Creek when it...
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McDonald’s expanding in Canada
Oct 26, 2012 -
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) plans to open approximately 30 stores across Canada, the company’s Canadian chief told Reuters.The news...
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Tourism venues offer free admission via Vancouver Public Library
Oct 25, 2012 -
Tourism attractions and performing arts groups are offering free admission through a new so-called "Inspiration Pass" that is available through...
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International tourist visits strong in August
Oct 23, 2012 -
A rise in international visits to B.C. in August is encouraging news for marketers at B.C. ski resorts.Overnight entries from the U.S. jumped 7.2% ...
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Summerland Chamber launches free WiFi hotspot at tourist kiosk
Oct 18, 2012 -
The Summerland Chamber of Commerce has launched a free roadside WiFi hotspot designed to help visitors find goods and services.Built with funding...
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Whistler to host Ironman Canada competition for next five years
Oct 12, 2012 -
Whistler will host the World Triathlon Corp.’s (WTC) Ironman Canada competition for the next five years starting 2013, Tourism Whistler...
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B.C. ski marketing campaign hits Toronto
Oct 12, 2012 -
Olympic gold medallist skier Ashleigh McIvor handily beat B.C.’s tourism minister Pat Bell in a ski race yesterday.The contest wasn’t...
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Gastown named world's fourth most stylish neighbourhood
Oct 10, 2012 -
New York fashion magazine Complex has ranked Vancouver's Gastown as the fourth most stylish neighbourhood in the world.Paris' 1st Arrondissment...
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Vancouver named world's most reputable city
Sep 28, 2012 -
Vancouver has been named the world's most reputable city, according to an international poll conducted by the Reputation Institute.Reasons listed...
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Innovation key to keeping tourist destinations attractive
Sep 18, 2012 -
Investing in new experiences and effective promotion helped Capilano Suspension Bridge Park boost visitor counts 21% last year
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Executive Hotels opens two new franchises
Sep 13, 2012 -
Vancouver’s Executive Hotels & Resorts announced September 12 that it opened two new franchised hotels last week, one in Lloydminster...
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Vancouver hotel gets huge ROI on TripAdvisor
Sep 05, 2012 -
A new study shows L'Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver is getting a $64 return for every dollar it spends on a business listing through TripAdvisor, a...
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Take ‘n’ bake pizza chain charts huge expansion
Sep 04, 2012 -
Canadian master franchisors of U.S. pizza giant Papa Murphy’s are set to add three stores later this month to their current 15 locations and ...
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Victoria tourism numbers down
Sep 04, 2012 -
Occupancy rates and room rates at Victoria hotels were below last year’s rates both in July and in the first seven months of 2012....
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Celebrity chef MacKay closes both Ensemble restaurants
Aug 28, 2012 -
Canada's Top Chef reality show winner Dale MacKay closed both his Ensemble and EnsembleTap restaurants after dinner service August 25....
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Steamworks to start selling bottled own beer
Aug 28, 2012 -
Steamworks Brewing Co. owner Eli Gershkovitch announced August 27 that his 17-year-old brewing pub is going to start bottling its beer, which...
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Hilton Worldwide names SilverBirch top developer
Aug 22, 2012 -
Hotel giant Hilton Worldwide has named fast-growing Vancouver hotel owner-operator SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts and CEO Steve Giblin as its...
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Tourism BC to return to industry-led Crown corp.
Aug 21, 2012 -
Government’s previous decision to move tourism marketing in-house, a mistake critics say
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CBC's Dragons' Den's Treliving among those inducted into Restaurant Hall of Fame
Aug 15, 2012 -
Boston Pizza International partners Jim Treliving and George Melville will be among the restaurateurs inducted into the 2012 BC Restaurant Hall of ...
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A&W's new recipe for better corporate sales: modernize
Aug 14, 2012 -
Hurt by unstable economy, restaurant franchise relying on overhauled image to increase business in coming year
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SilverBirch sinking $240m into hotel renovations
Aug 14, 2012 -
Vancouver hotelier shifts to more branded hotels and banks on Marriott and Hilton
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Niche boutiques
Aug 07, 2012 -
Techno-trends and personal touches keep boutique hotels competitive in tight economy
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Airport activity accelerating so far in 2012
Aug 07, 2012 -
Traffic at B.C.'s busiest airport has continued to increase for the first half of the year.
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Shopping takes off at YVR
Aug 07, 2012 -
Vancouver’s airport, already No. 1 for square footage of retail space per passenger among major North American airports, plans to add more
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Kelowna-LAX flights set to boost Interior ski business
Aug 07, 2012 -
United and WestJet flights set to make Big White most accessible Canadian ski destination for L.A.
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Tourism Ministry instability renews calls for independent Tourism BC
Aug 01, 2012 -
The "revolving door of leadership" atop the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation accentuates the need to have a stand-alone tourism marketing...
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White Spot expands into China
Jul 31, 2012 -
Previous franchising missteps in Asia provide valuable business lessons for rapidly expanding fast-food operation
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