Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

Here's where the City of Vancouver has approved 85 temporary patios

City has received 175 applications since the program started on June 1

Jun 19, 2020 1:26 PM Read more >

B.C. tourism industry bets on a staycation summer

Sector hopes British Columbians will help offset the revenue loss of international visitors

Jun 19, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Updated: Whistler Blackcomb details June 29 opening plan

Mountain ops go cashless; Fitz, Garbo zones to open in bike park

Jun 18, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Tourism downturn hammers B.C. hotel bottom lines

Halt to 2020 cruise ship season, ban on large gatherings drive down occupancy rates

Jun 16, 2020 8:08 AM Read more >

Parking lot patios a hit at Port Coquitlam breweries

Three breweries and a distillery applied and received approval to extend outdoors so they can provide more space for patrons

Jun 16, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Vancouver Island

A small stream of Alaska-bound American pleasure boats continues to travel along the east coast of Vancouver Island, despite a border closure barring non-essential travel, prompting concerns about boaters bringing COVID-19 to the Island.

Jun 15, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

Staycation inspiration: Tourism Vancouver launches 'Come Back' campaign for locals

Our local hard-hit tourism industry is turning to locals to help businesses make their comebacks

Jun 14, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

The PNE is holding a drive-thru BBQ event for Father's Day

Get a Taste of the PNE at the Car-B-Q!

Jun 14, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

City of Vancouver approves 47 temporary restaurant patios; 23 more under review

Restaurant owners have submitted more than 101 applications since June 1

Jun 12, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

B.C. enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity

The change was made partly because cities and the province are making it easier for restaurants to have outdoor patios

Jun 11, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >