Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

Most of the 101,430 workers that tourism industry employers will have to recruit and train by 2020 will be for jobs vacated by retiring baby boomers, according to a new Tourism Labour Market Strategy produced by tourism resource organization go2 .

Launched under the province's tourism strategy, the 100 B.C. Moments marketing campaign is trying to sell North America on visiting B.C.

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) outlets that offer alternatives to standard fast-food fare are likely see the greatest sales gains in the years ahead as full-service restaurants (FSRs) become less popular, according to the first annual Canadian Chain

Company strategies to build new markets include hiring bloggers

Whistler-based RTOWN has sold its 12th franchise and plans rapid growth in the fast-growing niche of hotel TV broadcasting. RTOWN broadcasts targeted advertising and information programming tailored to hotel clients.

The Amsterdam-based International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has named Vancouver as North America's most popular destination for international meetings.

Vancouver-based Browns Socialhouse Ltd. opened its second U.S.

A sluggish U.S. economic recovery is expected to hit the conventions business in Metro Vancouver.

Local restaurant group sells shares and boosts retention

Bard on the Beach, Jazz Fest and Film Fest expect healthy attendance in 2012