Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

Seven-day Vancouver International Wine festival readies for launch

City’s largest food and wine event since pandemic started set to start May 16

May 5, 2022 8:08 AM Read more >

Vancouver park board staff floated Barge Chilling Beach sign idea in flurry of emails

Staff opted for whimsical sign instead of hot chocolate and swag as holiday gesture

Apr 29, 2022 3:45 PM Read more >

Vancouver's favourite annual celebration of the mighty spot prawn returns this spring

Celebrate this ocean treasure at this wildly popular annual event

Apr 29, 2022 12:01 PM Read more >

WestJet travel credits are not gift cards, rules B.C. court

WestJet credits for cancelled flights, lost luggage and other issues aren't like prepaid gift cards and can expire, states a recent ruling from the B.C. Court of Appeal

Apr 28, 2022 1:13 PM Read more >

B.C. to spend up to $5 million to support tourism events

Application process launched today for events that take place after September

Apr 27, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Why higher prices are likely for flights, hotels and restaurants

Tourism sector readies for best summer in years

Apr 27, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

Vancouver Craft Beer Week announces epic return of annual festival

More than 150 beers and ciders will be pouring

Apr 22, 2022 12:04 PM Read more >

Cruise sector charts course to lower-emissions future

More ships are now LNG-powered, hybrid or electric

Apr 20, 2022 8:08 AM Read more >

Koningsdam's arrival in Victoria marks revival of the cruise sector after a two-year pandemic hiatus

The cruise ship Koningsdam stayed for 12 hours on Saturday, bringing 1,200 passengers (about half the usual number) and 900 crew

Apr 11, 2022 4:28 PM Read more >

Vancouver chefs spice things up at return of city's annual curry competition

Get a taste of this kicked-up event that pits top chefs against each other

Apr 8, 2022 12:03 PM Read more >