Travel Media

Destination British Columbia works with journalists, editors and broadcasters on travel-focused stories that highlight BC as a visitor destination. Our Travel Media Specialists can help with research, travel planning, image sourcing, interview contacts, filming and more.

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British Columbia Visitor Centres

Destination British Columbia operates six British Columbia Visitor Centres at strategic border-entry points and travel corridors throughout the province. These Visitor Centres are positioned to provide a world-class experience resulting in increased visitation to British Columbia tourism products and services.

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Tourism Business Essentials Guides

Developed in partnership with the tourism industry, Tourism Business Essentials are a series of informative guides created to help tourism businesses in BC become more successful.

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Planning a trip to BC?

HelloBC.com® is the official travel planning site of Destination British Columbia.

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Latest Publications

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BC Magazine

Summer 2013

Trade asphalt streets for sandy beaches; paddle Lake Okanagan; seek the mountain lifestyle in Field; learn about the secretive lynx; much more.

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The Value of Tourism in BC

This publication summarizes 10 years of information on the economic value the tourism industry contributes to the province.

Tourism Business Essentials

Online Reputation Management explores the explosive popularity of social networking and how it relates to the tourism industry.

INDUSTRY PROGRAMS

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WorldHost® Training Services

Discover how you can connect an outstanding tourism product with the travel trade for promotion to potential visitors from around the world.

Guides and Workshops

This section provides links to the Tourism Business Essentials series of guides that are offered free to B.C. tourism stakeholders. In addition there are links to WorldHost® programs and workshops and other resources that you might find valuable in developing your business.

Consumer and Industry

Discover how you can connect an oustanding tourism product with the travel trade for promotion to potential visitors from around the world.

Upcoming Events

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Jul 02, 2013

Workshops

WorldHost® Fundamentals Workshop

Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre, 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler

Jul 06, 2013

Workshops

WorldHost® Fundamentals Workshop

Northwest Community College - Hazelton

Jul 13, 2013

Workshops

WorldHost® Fundamentals Workshop

Selkirk College, 311 Broadway, Nakusp

INTERNATIONAL VISITOR ARRIVALS

March 2013


Country Arrivals Change
USA Overnight 164,348 3.9%
UK 12,049 -3.4%
Australia 6,786 3.1%
China 8,661 19.8%
Japan 10,146 2.0%
South Korea 4,291 -9.8%
Germany 3,142 -5.1%
Hong Kong 5,570 10.8%
Mexico 5,882 20.2%
India 2,866 -3.0%
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