C-19 BULLETIN -
May 7, 2020
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Tackling Covid-19:
Tourism and Hospitality Resource Forum
What makes the site different from other information websites is the opportunity to interact with other businesses and to share information, policies and tools. Aimed at managers and business operators, the site is organized around operations, communications and marketing, human resources, partnerships, as well as the future of the sector.
This forum will complement many of the planning efforts led by DMOs by collating information and providing a space for discussion and collaboration. The pilot site will run for 8 weeks and then retool for the longer term. Additional information will be posted each week based on feedback and need.
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Attention DMOs - CLOSING SOON!
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada's (TIAC) survey assessing the impacts of COVID-19 on Destination Marketing Organizations will soon close. This data is very important in gauging how existing tools are being accessed and what more is needed to address the needs of Canada’s DMO operators.
TIAC i
nvites all DMOs to fill out this survey
and pass on to any DMO contacts you may have.
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Fishing in BC during Covid-19
Guidelines and Protocols for Public Fishery Service Providers: Guides, Charters and Lodge Operations
In preparation for a reopening and phases of
BC’s Restart Plan
, the SFI has been working with industry stakeholders and the Province on operating and safety protocols and guidelines for sport fishing businesses. These guidelines are currently under review and have been developed to assist businesses providing services to those participating in the public fishery.
The guidelines for sport fishing service providers, guides and charter operators will be made available as soon as possible and as mentioned, are based on guidelines and protocols as announced by the BCHO.
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BC Hotel Association Webinar
The BC Hotel Association will be hosting a webinar and open forum. Friday, May 8th @ 1:00 pm PT.
Submit your questions in advance or ask them in a live Q&A forum with BCHA President and CEO, Ingrid Jarrett.
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Small Business BC Webinars
Small Business BC are hosting a series of specialized free webinars to tackle the challenges faced by COVID-19. The webinars are geared at equipping businesses in our province with the skills and knowledge they need to survive the new realities of our COVID economy.
Friday May 8 @ 1:00pm PT
To view previous webinars, visit:
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Destination BC Webinars
Destination BC is hosting a series of webinars to support BC’s tourism industry on the road to recovery. This series supports response, recovery, and resilience from COVID-19.
Speaker: Conner Galway, Junction Consulting
Tuesday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm PT (60 minutes)
Speaker: Joe Veneto, Veneto Collaboratory
Thursday, May 14 @2:00 pm PT (90 minutes)
Speaker: Eva Gutsche, Stem Consulting
Tuesday, May 19 @ 2:00 pm PT (60 minutes)
Speaker: Daniel Craig, Reknown
Thursday, May 21 @ 2:00 pm PT (60 minutes)
Speaker: Conner Galway, Junction Consulting
Tuesday, May 26 @ 2:00 pm PT (60 minutes)
Speaker: Conner Galway, Junction Consulting
Thursday, May 28 @ 2:00 pm PT (60 minutes)
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Women of Recreation, Tourism &
Hospitality (WORTH) Webinars
Worth
is hosting a two-part Zoom series about navigating the heightened levels of uncertainty and change that many of us are experiencing today. You will be equipped with tangible tools and ideas to empower you to make this time work to your advantage.
Monday, May 11 @ 2:00 pm PT
Living with Uncertainty and Change
Monday, May 18 at 2:00 pm PT
Making Uncertainty Work For You
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Destination Canada Webinars
Tuesday, May 12 @ 3:30 pm PT
- Speakers: The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages; Destination Canada; and Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
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Saving Main Street Today. Reimagining it Tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 13 @ 8:00 am PT
Main Streets and commercial districts with their restaurants and shops punch far above their weight in contributing to the overall prosperity of our cities and the economy as a whole. So what can be done to put our Main Streets and commercial neighbourhoods back on their feet—and make them more resilient to changing threats in the future? In this webinar, Resonance Consultancy President Chris Fair and University of Texas Professor and Urban Lab Director Steven Pedigo will share research on why small shops and restaurants are important to our urban economies, with recommendations on how business owners, real estate developers, cities, economic developers, business improvement districts and destination marketers can work together to respond, reboot and reimagine the streets and neighbourhoods we love.
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Using STR Data in Times of Crisis and Recovery
Thursday, May 21 @ 11:00 am PT
STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights for global hospitality sectors. STR is working to increase participation in their hotel benchmarking platform to provide organizations like BC Hotel Association with the information they need to successfully lobby on behalf of their members and create effective marketing strategies to drive tourism. Join STR and the BCHA for their
Using STR Data in Times of Crisis and Recovery
webinar.
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Our industry is full of innovative, caring and helpful people.
Share your stories with us and we will share them here in our daily bulletin.
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Vista D’Oro “Farm Box”
Supports BC Hospitality Foundation
Husband and wife team Patrick and Lee Murphy own
Vista D’oro
and The Preservatory in Langley. Realizing that they were in a fortunate position during this extraordinary time, they wanted to support to the
BC Hospitality Foundation
as they make a significant impact in the lives of the members of our food and beverage industry. The Murphys love what they do and felt they needed to help. They are happy to be supporting their farming community and neighbours.
The Vista D’oro Farm Box included:
- 3 x Vista D’oro estate grown wines
- 3 x 220g jars of The Preservatory preserves
- Edible items from local producers
$100 included a $10 donation to the BC Hospitality Foundation. The Farm Box was usually priced at $115.85 plus taxes.
SOLD OUT!
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Tourism Kamloops Hosts a Kamp-in!
Tourism Kamloops is inviting their community to join the unofficial kick-off to camping season with a backyard BBQ, neighbour networking (over a fence), or overnight backyard camp over the May long weekend, May 15-18.
They are asking everyone to support local when picking up your camping supplies whether camping out in the yard or glamping in the house. Creative folks who
submit a photo
of their campsite are eligible to win the 'Most Kreative Kampsite' and a grand prize draw of an outdoor fire pit and supplies.
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Feel free to send us your ideas on what information would be valuable for TIABC to share through our COVID-19 Bulletin going forward. Drop us a line at [email protected].
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