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News & Events

Industry Call – November 25, 2021

Federal Update: Changes to International Travel

Federal Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in BC: Open for Applications

Provincial State of Emergency, Fuel Order Extended

Extreme Weather Warning and Supports for People Impacted by Floods

BC Storm Messaging Guidance

Province Prioritizes Fuel for Essential Vehicles, Introduces Travel Restrictions

Emergency Support Services (ESS) Volunteers and Red Cross Appeal

Supports for Businesses Impacted by Disasters

New Program Aims To “Spark” New Indigenous Tourism Ideas Across British Columbia

Destination BC Renews Funding For Over 100 Community Visitor Centres, Ensuring Travelers Have Access To Accurate And Timely Information

Government of Canada Announces Additional Canadian Airports Accepting International Passenger Flights

Comment: As cruise ships are allowed to return, it’s full steam ahead

Lonely Planet Names Vancouver Island as a Best Place to Travel in 2022

Destination BC Thanks Peter Harrison for 27 Years of Service Ahead of His Retirement

Government announces targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth

Destination BC Helps Washington & California Skiers Discover why “Our Winter is Deeper” in British Columbia

Regional HR Consultant Hired to Implement Labour Market Action Plan in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region

BC Destinations, Hotels and Resorts Earn Top Honours in Annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Enhance your HelloBC Listing and Add Accessibility Features

Destination BC Launches Power Up! A New Digital Mentorship Program

New Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region a Centrepiece for Conservation and Sustainable Development

Destination BC Tourism Marketing Committee: Call for Applications 2022-2024 Term

Destination BC Launches Overseas Consumer Marketing Campaign in the UK and Germany

New fund launched for community events

Destination BC Launches First US Marketing Campaign Since March 2020

Mask mandate to reduce transmission, protect people in public spaces

B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19

Destination BC appoints Richard Porges as permanent President and CEO

Call for Content: BC’s Bounty, a Celebration of Food and Drink Inspired by the Fall Season

Destination BC Welcomes New Board Chair and Two New Board Members

Skills Training for Economic Recovery Stream – Open for Applications

BC’s highest honour recognizes 16 British Columbians

Messaging Guidance: New health measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak in central Okanagan

Heat warning for BC, people urged to take precautions

A Message on Wildfires & Industry Resources

Joint Statement Encouraging British Columbians to Travel

BC Shifts to Step 3 of Restart Plan

StrongerBC Supports Indigenous Tourism Businesses Through Pandemic Recovery

Destination BC & Tourism Innovation Lab’s New Program Aims to “Spark” Innovative Tourism Ideas in the West Kootenay

Check In Canada – Opportunity for BC Accommodation Providers

Destination BC and Tourism Innovation Lab Grant Program Will Take Tourism Ideas to New Levels

Joint Statement on Resumption of Travel Within BC

Destination BC Encourages British Columbians to be Open to More for Summer Travel

BC Prepares to Safely Move to Step 2 of its Restart Plan

Tourism development in VCM grows with StrongerBC investment

Destination BC And Western Economic Diversification Canada Support Community Tourism Partners And Industry Learning In BC

Susan Rybar Joins Destination BC as Acting Vice President of Destination Management

Additional Funding Added to the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant

Destination BC’s Statement About Mass Grave at Former Kamloops Indian Residential School

Celebrate National AccessAbility Week (May 30 – June 5)

#BCTourismCounts: Tourism Week 2021

BC’s Restart: A plan to bring us back together

BC Tourism Businesses Invited to List Travel Offers on HelloBC.com

Destination BC Announces Share Your Love for BC Contest Winners

Provincial Government’s Budget 2021 Earmarks $120 Million for Tourism

Joint statement asking people to stay local to bend the curve

Province introduces travel restrictions to curb spread of COVID-19

A note from Grant Mackay, Vice President of Destination Management

Stay Local, Support Local: Take-Out and Outdoor Dining Guides

Stop Asian Hate

Destination BC Expands Tourism Digital Academy with Self-Guided Learning Option

Wine Growers British Columbia Plans for Future Safe Travel

BC Government expands online grant program to support more businesses

Destination BC’s 2021-2023 Global Marketing Strategy and 2021 Plan

Destination BC 2021 BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference Presentation

Keeping BC Top of Mind For German Travel Trade and Media For Future Travel

Campbell River Pivots to Respond to COVID-19

New Program Criteria for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant

Tourism Industry Bolstered Through Destination Development

BC Ale Trail Responds to COVID-19

Share Your Love for BC for your Chance to Win

Destination BC Presents to UK Journalists with Destination Canada

COVID-19 Update: February 5, 2021

Destination BC’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan

Great Bear Rainforest Documentary Broadcast in Germany and France

Destination BC’s Melissa Arnott Joins Indigenous Tourism BC

New Interactive Maps Feature on German and Mexican HelloBC.com Websites