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October 16, 2023: Issue 55 |
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BCLCA LODGING AND CAMPING IDEAS FORUM NOVEMBER 6 - 8, 2023
Theme - Working Together for Our Success
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You won’t want to miss the BCLCA's 'Lodging and Camping Ideas Forum' this November in Parksville at The Beach Club Resort. If you are an owner or manager of an RV resort, campground or lodging and have questions and concerns about areas of your business operations, or just want information on trends, this is the event you should attend.
This year is the first time since October 2019 that BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association’s members and stakeholders will gather in person. The board of directors, who are owners and managers like you, have built an education program that will encourage participants to rethink and reimagine their approaches to running their businesses.
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SPEAKERS
Quality speakers are sprinkled throughout the agenda talking on several topics affecting the day-to-day operation of your business. These people are industry experts in their field and can answer your questions.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
The cost is only $199 + GST per delegate thanks to the generosity of our sponsors - WorkSafe BC, Signature Risk, Rona, Western Financial Group, First Data and Pathfinder Ventures – and includes meals, all sessions, and keynote speakers.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation can be purchased at The Beach Club Resort and is not included in the registration fee. Contact The Beach Club Resort directly at 250-248-8999. Rooms are from $129/night plus taxes. Quote "BCLCA Ideas Forum Group Rate".
Member Surfside RV Resort, Parksville is offering a rate of $25.00/night for 2-7 nights for those wishing to stay in their RV for the event. Call the Surfside RV Resort office at 250-248-9713 and mention you are attending the BCLCA Ideas Forum. Note: this option is not identified online.
NETWORKING
Attendees can engage with sponsors, connect with exhibitors, interact with fellow campground operators, and liaise with the volunteer board of directors. This face-to-face interaction not only fosters collaborative efforts but also instills a sense of shared purpose among operators.
As part of the Forum, we will be interviewing and collecting testimonials from attendees so come prepared to share your comments.
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Day 1: Monday November 6 - Campground, RV Parks, and RV Resort Tour
Stop 1 – 10:30 am - Coombs Country Campground, Coombs – coffee and refreshments
- Opening tour remarks Jamie Cox, BCLCA President – host Blake Poppelwell, Co-owner.
Stop 2 – 12:30 pm - Pathfinder Camp Resorts, Parksville – bag lunch provided – host Tony Metivier, Resort Manager and Marilyn Stone, BCLCA Vice President Camping
Stop 3 – 2:30 - 8:00 pm - Surfside RV Resort, Parksville – coffee and refreshments at the Clubhouse - host Shawn Bennett, Manager followed by:
- BC Parks, Parks Canada and Recreation Sites and Trails BC Panel Discussion with moderator Jamie Cox, BCLCA President;
- Surfside RV Resort, Presentation by Shawn Bennett, Manager;
- Self guided walking tour of Surfside RV Resort
- Supplier Show and Tell Cracker Barrel – meet the suppliers, browse products and share tips
- Dinner at the Tabletop Trade Show
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DAY 2: Tuesday, November 7 - IDEAS FORUM sessions at The Beach Club Resort, Parksville
From 8:00 am - Continental Breakfast and morning sessions.
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Opening Remarks on Industry Trends and BCLCA update - Jamie Cox, BCLCA President
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Member Orientation Session and Networking
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Opening Keynote – Sustainability - GreenStep speaker to be confirmed
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Session 1: SWOT Analysis of Trends and Insights, Matt Stovold, Franchise Development Manager Canada - KOA
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Session 2: Risk Management and Insurance Purchasing Tips, James Grant, President & CEO, Signature Risk Partners Inc. – Partner Sponsor
From 12:00 pm Lunch and afternoon sessions.
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Session 3: Mental Health Presentation, Steven Mah, Prevention Officer - WorkSafe BC – Signature Sponsor
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Session 4: Glamping - Nick Purslow, Managing Director, Glampitect and Connor Schwab, Head of Outdoor Hospitality, Acton School of Business
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Session 5: Maintenance Session – Jamie Cox, Former Manager Gallagher Lake Resort, current GM of St Andrews By The Lake and BCLCA President.
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Session 6: BCLCA 80th Annual General Meeting followed by the BCLCA Member Cracker Barrel hosted by Jeff Kirkman and Marilyn Stone Vice Presidents
Dinner on Own – Not part of package
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DAY 3: Wednesday, November 8th IDEAS FORUM sessions at The Beach Club Resort, Parksville
From 8:00 am Breakfast plus morning sessions and wrap-up
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Opening Remarks – Jamie Cox, BCLCA President
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Keynote Presentation – Marketing the Chatbot Revolution - Brian Searl, Insider Perks, Inc.
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Session 7: Tourism Industry of BC Update - Walt Judas, CEO, Tourism Industry Association of BC
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Session 8: National Campground Issues and Programs – Cara Csizmadia, President, Canadian Camping and RV Council
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Session 9: Licence to Occupy or Tenancy – Lisa Mackie, Partner, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
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Closing Keynote – Imran Gill, Director, Industry Partnerships & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Destination British Columbia
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Closing Remarks – Jamie Cox, BCLCA President
1:15 pm Ideas Forum wraps up – safe journey home.
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BC LODGING & CAMPGROUNDS ASSOCIATION
209, 3003 St. Johns Street, Port Moody BC V3H 2C4
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