In person and virtual events, training, webinars, workshops, annual celebrations, and more.
The BCHA Summit returns to unite British Columbia's accommodation and business community for two days of industry connection and excellence.
Network with leaders, owners, operators, vendors, and tech partners at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler —to drive profitability in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.
BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) and the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) are joining forces for the Spark BC Hotel & Liquor Conference, bringing together industry experts in hospitality, liquor retail, and accommodation.
The British Columbia Hotel Association Summit is happening in Kelowna at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort on May 1 and 2, 2023. BC’s accommodation professionals are invited to this excellent opportunity to expand your professional circle and learn from industry leaders and top government officials right here in the Thompson Okanagan.
Host: BC Hotel Association
The inevitable passage of Bill 10 – which removes the democratic protection of a secret ballot vote for union certification, replacing it with a card-based system – has many BCHA members concerned over what this will mean for their organization, and more importantly, their employees. To offer education, resources, and support for members, the BCHA is hosting an information session alongside the experts at Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, a Vancouver-based law firm that practices exclusively in labour and employment law.
Host: go2Hr and BC Hotel Association
As pandemic restrictions across the province and country continue to ease, hoteliers and accommodation employers across BC have turned their attention towards recruiting for the upcoming summer season. As many employers impacted by the pandemic seek to rebuild their teams, recruiting top-talent within today’s competitive recruitment environment is not easy and many organizations are recognizing the importance of building positive workplace cultures that attract, and retain employees.
In this webinar, Ginger Brunner, Senior HR Specialist with go2HR shared insights and practical resources to help employers understand what workplace culture means and what they can do to build and foster a positive workplace culture within their organization.
Host: BC Hotel Association
As part of BCHA's new virtual event series, join an esteemed panel of industry experts and leaders to discuss some of the recruitment programs and opportunities currently available to employers looking to hire. During this 1 hour session, panelists will answer pressing questions on workforce recruitment while outlining resources such as:
Temporary Foreign Workers | Francophone Mobility Program, Labour Market Impact Assessment Programs
Domestic / In-Canada Recruitment | Mobilize Jobs
Contract Worker Employment | Integral Services Group
Training Programs and Upskilling | Hotel Operation Services Skills Training Project with WorkBC
This session will introduce BCHA's new Workforce Specialist, Alison Langford, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and a licensed British Columbia Foreign Worker Recruiter. Alison will play an integral role in supporting workforce recovery for the hospitality sector, working directly with BCHA members to support their recruitment efforts.
As we approach the next steps of the BC Restart Plan and begin to welcome visitors back in British Columbia, the BC Tourism Resiliency Network is bringing together a panel of five tourism industry organizations to help you leverage key resources towards resiliency.
BCHA and GreenStep are hosting a webinar and open forum to outline how GreenStep’ EcoFund Verified program can help BCHA members get ahead of rising energy costs, save hundreds of thousands of dollars on energy and carbon taxes, and increase the value of your business; all while meeting the growing consumer demand for responsible business.
The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) hosted a webinar to outline the key issues faced by the tourism and hospitality industry, key messaging, and ways to work together towards recovery.
The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) will be hosting a webinar and open forum in collaboration with go2HR and BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) and will feature Phil Eastwood, a leading expert in workplace conflict related training.
This session will include:
An overview of the history of violence prevention in British Columbia, current WorkSafeBC regulations and the legal responsibilities that they place on employers across the province.
The proactive steps that those in the tourism and hospitality industry can take to minimize and mitigate risks and hazards that their staff are exposed to, with a focus on issues surrounding physical distancing policies and the wearing of facemasks.
The role and legal responsibilities of employees, front-line supervisors and managers will be examined.
Risk assessing using traditional methods and recent advances in ‘Visual Literacy’ will be explored, as well as a discussion on preventative and best-practice training methods.
The 5 Myths regarding Workplace Conflict
5 things that managers and supervisors can do right now to support their staff when they are faced with COVID-19 related aggression.
Verbal Judo: A proven de-escalation technique
