Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

New plastic flooring adds to BC Place operating complications

Two weeks ago I was in full panic mode. I was searching out restaurants with a private dining room for a 10-person luncheon I was organizing. All the restaurants I was familiar with were unavailable. What to do?

Major expansions to Science World and the Vancouver Aquarium will give guests a more comfortable visitor experience

Vancouver's concierges expand influence and promote British Columbia in international arena

After spending 20 years in the hospitality industry in Vancouver, I transitioned into the insurance industry a few years ago, focusing on the hospitality and outdoor-adventure businesses in B.C.

Government policy has encouraged resort development on Crown land, but operators are debating whether the province is at capacity for alpine recreation developments

>China Southern, Sichuan and Virgin the latest trio of airlines to see a strong business case in providing passenger service to Canada’s Pacific Gateway

KPMG partner Sukesh Kumar makes business trips to India from Vancouver several times each year. He usually flies in business class, which sounds comfortable, but the 22-hour journeys are more draining than necessary because they always require a stopover.

Most tourism spending is aimed at North America, which is home to 91% of the tourists who visit the province

Vancouver’s room vacancy rate among lowest on North American west coast, but competition for tourism dollars is fierce