Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

Kelowna-West MLA urges government support for struggling wine industry

Recent report indicates a $133M decrease in revenue

Nov 28, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C., Canadian travellers stay close to home due to inflationary environment

Domestic trips exceed pre-pandemic levels while flights overseas and to the U.S. have yet to catch up

Nov 28, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

International-visitor spending in Canada nearly doubles year-over-year

Aviation executives say passenger volume is up thanks to new routes, year-round service, bigger planes and more frequent service

Nov 27, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >

Playland’s new rollercoaster costing more than originally announced

Disclosed costs up by 77 per cent

Nov 23, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

New funding offers support for Indigenous tourism operators

Indigenous entrepreneurs can access non-repayable grants of up to $25K

Nov 21, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Ownership changes at esteemed B.C. winery

Vineyard has been around for nearly 100 years

Nov 20, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

First Nations decisions on tourism on Indigenous land must be respected: minister

Tourism minister's comments come after two B.C. First Nations shut down access to the popular Joffre Lakes Park for several weeks

Nov 17, 2023 3:40 PM Read more >

FlightHub CEO sees early warnings signs of softening Canadian travel demand

However, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau said last month that demand remains stable

Nov 16, 2023 10:10 AM Read more >

Okanagan region gearing up for strong winter tourism season

'A lot of the snowbirds that ... used to maybe go to the United States are seeing this as a better value.'

Nov 16, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

Steveston Harbour Authority tries to kick out whale watching, fishing companies

The three companies claim it would be unfair for the harbour authority to enjoy improvements made to premises

Nov 15, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >