BC Government News: Listening to businesses to keep BC competitive
Press Release January 8, 2026 Summary Ease of Doing Business initiative received 260 submissions since launch in June 2025 Submission portal remains open for government to keep listening, driving improvements…
ITAC Joins Call to Renew International Convention Attraction Fund
Press Release December 16, 2025 The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has joined more than 100 tourism industry leaders in signing an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Asia-Pacific Travel Trade Highlights: Fall Full of Momentum and Opportunity
Press Release December 10, 2025 As BC’s tourism sector heads into winter, Destination BC’s Market Development teams across the Asia-Pacific region have been generating strong interest in our province’s winter…
Celebrating a Season of Connection: Destination BC’s Destination & Industry Development Team Fall 2025 Engagement Recap
Press Release December 10, 2025 During fall 2025, Destination BC’s Destination & Industry Development team was on the ground and in conversation with tourism partners across British Columbia, leading engagement to…
Destination BC Partners with Discover Canada Tours and Entrée Canada to Promote FIFA World Cup 2026™ Itineraries
Press Release December 2, 2025 As excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Destination BC is helping global football fans discover more of British Columbia while they’re here. In…
Record Number of Wins for Saskatchewan at Canadian Tourism Awards
Press Release November 24, 2025 It was a proud night for Saskatchewan at the Canadian Tourism Awards, with multiple businesses earning national recognition for excellence. This marked a record-breaking year with…
Canadian tourism ministers meet in Winnipeg to discuss resilience and growth
Press Release From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada November 13, 2025 – Winnipeg, Manitoba Over the last two days, federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism met in…
Nominations Open for ITAC’s 2026 Indigenous Tourism Awards
Press Release November 10, 2025 Treaty 6 Territory, home to many Nations including, Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Sioux and Métis People (Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Edmonton, AB) – Nominations are now open for the…
Federal Budget 2025: $7M in Tangible Investments for Indigenous Tourism, Recognition for ITAC’s National Leadership
Press Release November 5, 2025 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), (Vancouver, BC) – Yesterday, the federal government introduced Canada Strong Budget 2025, with some tangible renewed investments, totalling…
Hundreds of applications for Travel Alberta programs show industry innovation amid record growth
Press Release Hundreds of applications for Travel Alberta programs show industry innovation amid record growth Calgary, Alberta–(- October 27, 2025) – Following a record year of growth for Alberta’s visitor…
