5 Year Tourism Recovery Plan Survey for the Comox Valley
As a follow up to the Economic Recovery Task Force Tourism Industry meeting from last month, we are asking for your feedback and input in order to update the 5 year (2021 – 2025) MRDT Strategic Business Plan with a focus on both immediate and long term strategies and tactics in order to assist in ongoing recovery efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Outdoors Are In! Summer Campaign |
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The summer campaign ran from June 25 through Sept 25, with ads being viewed 10,800,204 times!! Ads were directed towards these Comox Valley tourism pillars: Arts & Culture, Culinary, Marine Adventure, Outdoor Adventure and the new Mount Washington Ziptour. The summer campaign resulted in 12,801 destination visitations/conversions. |
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2020 TIAC Tourism Congress: co-presented by Ottawa Tourism
You’re invited to the first ever virtual TIAC Tourism Congress on Nov 17 & 18, 2020. Join TIAC for two days of thought-provoking content, insights and ideas to help rebuild the visitor economy and navigate the new tourism landscape. There will be a bustling virtual marketplace and plenty of networking opportunities—just like in previous years!
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Tourism Vancouver Island Updates |
Register now! The Tourism Vancouver Island AGM will be held virtually on October 21 from 10am-12pm. Join them for the annual general meeting, a state of Vancouver Island address with CEO Anthony Everett, a business panel & more. |
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Tourism Vancouver Island has created a Fall Campaign called 'with thanks' designed to increase the number of accommodation bookings for October through December to develop short term liquidity for tourism operators by incentivizing stays at Island accommodations and attractions to Vancouver Island amongst a BC audience. The campaign is launching on Monday, October 19. The offer: Book a 2 night stay and receive a free $75 Visa gift card at participating hotels on Vancouver Island. Comox Valley participating hotels are:
- Old House Hotel & Spa
- Bayview Hotel
- Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community
- Mount Washington Slopeside Accommodations
Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism will be amplifying Tourism Vancouver Island's marketing efforts through social media, website and eblast content development.
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Province of British Columbia |
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The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant Program is now open! The program will invest up to $300M in targeted financial support for some of the hardest hit businesses in BC. Learn more and apply here
**Tourism grant top-up**
Tourism-related businesses can qualify to receive up to an additional $10,000 grant if they meet all the general eligibility criteria and the tourism grant eligibility criteria.
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State of the Island Economic Summary 2020 on Oct 27 - Oct 29
by Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
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The Economic Summit is an annual gathering of business, community and government leaders sharing ideas, asking questions, networking, learning about new initiatives, and exploring opportunities. Put October 27-29 in your calendar for the virtual Summit! Register today
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Public Health Orders issued for
Food and Liquor Serving Premises and Gatherings & Events
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On Friday, October 9, the Provincial Health Officer released updated public orders for Food and Liquor Serving Premises and Gatherings & Events. These orders repeal and replace the previous orders, issued on September 18, placing more responsibility on patrons and further clarifying the requirements around hosting an event in a food and liquor service establishment.
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Harbour Air Service Update |
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Winter is Coming at Mount Washington Alpine Resort |
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With the new snow on the Mountain it means the ski season just around the corner! Please be sure to know the resort's winter expectations before opening day which is scheduled for December 4, 2020! Time to tune up the skis and boards! |
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BREAKING NEWS - Crown Isle brings home PGA of BC titles! |
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On October 14, 2020, Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community was awarded Golf Facility of the Year by the PGA of BC, plus General Manager Bill Kelly has been presented with the Executive Professional of the Year award! Congratulations!!! Read more here
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Il Falcone server Cassidy McLeod has won a #Standupforservice award, the first for Vancouver Island, as awarded by the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association. Il Falcone offers diners an opportunity to #EatLocal #ItalianStyle. Cassidy McLeod was nominated three times for excellent service, friendly personality and excellent knowledge of the wines and food. One of his customers said: "He made us feel safe and comfortable and kept our needs taken care of without us ever having to ask for anything." Congratulations to owners Sian and Andrey for really making dining taste great and feel safe in these challenging times.
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Congratulation Homalco Tours!! |
Our tourism industry partner Homalco Culture & Wildlife Tours is happy to announce that they are now recognized with an Authentic Indigenous Designation of British Columbia. The Authentic Indigenous British Columbia designation means they are Indigenous owned and operated and offer quality Indigenous cultural content as well as practicing sustainability that protects both culture and environment.
Homalco Tours is also proud to announce that they have been awarded TripAdvisor’s “Traveller’s Choice” for 2020. “Travelers’ Choice" winners are calculated based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in 2019 from travelers and diners around the world on TripAdvisor.
**The award takes into account the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings specific to each award category”—TripAdvisor. **
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Celebrate Small Business Week October 18 - 23, and participate in FREE online training webinars, offered by Small Business BC, BDC, Shopify, and more. |
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COVID-19 Business Resource Centre |
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Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism continues to update the COVID-19 Business Resource Centre as information is released from all levels of Government and from numerous industry associations including Destination BC and Tourism Vancouver Island. Click here to view all links and resources and check back regularly.
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Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, Comox Valley
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Get more information and stay connected |
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