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Northern British Columbia communities receive over $830,000 in funding to enhance tourism experiences
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada is making investments across British Columbia to attract new visitors and stimulate local economies February 15, 2023 –Terrace, British Columbia – PacifiCan Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting […]
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Read MoreVancouver Island and Coast communities receive over $3.9 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada is making investments across British Columbia to refresh community spaces, attract new visitors, and stimulate local economies January 13, 2023 Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, in turn supporting […]
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Read MoreNorthern B.C. communities receive over $2.4 million in funding to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada is making investments across British Columbia to refresh community spaces, attract new visitors, and stimulate local economies December 13, 2022 – Haida Gwaii, British Columbia – PacifiCan Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Tourism BC Signs Renewed Agreements with Provincial Tourism Partners
December 5, 2022 Renewed Accord provides Guiding Principles for Destination BC and Indigenous Tourism BC to further a prosperous and respectful Indigenous cultural tourism industry MUSQUEAM TERRITORY (VANCOUVER, BC) – This month, Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) signed two agreements with Provincial partners at its Annual General Meeting to help further grow Indigenous tourism experiences, and […]
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Read MoreIndigenous tourism in British Columbia: How to visit in a respectful way – 10Best
November 28, 2022 Appreciating the sacred beauty of the land and its people At a time when trending words like “mindful,” “intentional” and “sustainable” surround the realm of travel, it can be overwhelming to know how to see more of our beautiful world without causing further harm. On that note, it seems most appropriate to […]
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Read MoreDestination BC Supports Community-Based Indigenous Learning & Projects
November 21, 2022 Destination BC is providing $200,000 to 47 community Visitor Centres across British Columbia through a new Indigenous Learning & Projects Grant for Visitor Services. This application-based grant program will help Visitor Centre staff in communities across BC by enhancing relationships and enabling partners to work collaboratively on projects, activities, and training that […]
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Read MoreTourism grants fund almost 100 B.C. events
VICTORIA – The Province has provided funding to approximately 100 organizations through its Tourism Events Program (TEP) to build B.C.’s reputation as an events destination and increase visitation. “B.C.’s many sports competitions, arts festivals and events are vital to our tourism sector and a thriving economy,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. […]
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Read MoreTrans Canada Trail and Destination Canada Form New Partnership
Trans Canada Trail, steward of the world’s longest recreational trail network, and Destination Canada, the national organization responsible for sustaining a vibrant and profitable Canadian tourism industry, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking the two organizations’ commitment to work together and share expertise that support the development of […]
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Read MoreCanadian tourism ministers continue to engage to collaboratively support the sector
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada October 13, 2022 Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism met in person this week in Vancouver, BC for the annual Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (CCTM) meeting. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia […]
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Read MoreDestination BC Appoints Alison McKay As Vice President, Destination Management
October 4, 2022 Destination BC is thrilled to announce that Alison McKay has been appointed to the permanent role of Vice President, Destination Management at Destination BC. Since January 2022, Alison has served as Acting Vice President, Destination Management and consistently demonstrated her strengths and capabilities while leading a comprehensive range of portfolio areas for […]
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