The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) advocates for the interests of British Columbia’s $15 billion+ visitor economy. As a not-for-profit tourism industry association, TIABC works collaboratively with its members – private sector tourism businesses, industry associations and destination marketing organizations – to ensure the best working environment for a competitive …

The British Columbia Wine Institute officially launches its inaugural Best of BC Wine Country Awards 2017 on July 26, inviting the public to vote on their favourite BC wine experiences through an online survey and find the Best of BC Wine Country this wine touring season. The Best of BC …

TORONTO — What would a home have to look like in order to be considered the most popular listing on Airbnb? You’d think it would have to have deep-soaking tubs, a chef’s kitchen, definitely a pool and maybe even a wine cellar. But in reality, the most-viewed listing on the …

That’s the only anniversary NewLeaf will get to, however, as the two have officially become one airline called Flair Airlines. This follows the June 7th announcement that Kelowna-based Flair Airlines had acquired NewLeaf Travel Company. “We are starting a new chapter in the airline industry,” said Flair Airlines’ VP of …

TORONTO — The loonie broke above .80c US Monday for the first time in more than a year amid a weakened U.S. dollar and further signs of a strengthening Canadian economy. After steadily rising for weeks, the Canadian dollar crested above the threshold in morning trading and was bobbing around …

British Columbia’s new premier handed his cabinet ministers their to-do lists on Monday, and the tasks include a mix of both campaign promises and new plans. John Horgan, who appointed his 22-member cabinet last week, said his government’s priorities involve relieving families of rising costs and fees, offering better services for people, and providing good jobs and …

Yes, B.C. is under a province-wide state of emergency, but not everywhere is burning. That’s the message the Okanagan’s tourism sector is sending out – that the valley is open for business. The Okanagan just dealt with nearly two months of unprecedented flooding, which forced many beaches, parks and boat launches to …

For his role in helping reform B.C.’s archaic liquor laws, Liberal MLA John Yap has been honoured with the 2017 B.C. Wine Institute Industry Recognition Award. One of the biggest changes in liquor laws after an extensive review was to allow B.C. wine on grocery store shelves as well as …

Wineries across the province are encouraging people to appreciate wine in a different way, by exploring its identity and impact on regional development. UBC Okanagan scholars have developed an ‘exhibit trail’ at seven different wineries across B.C., with five of them located in the Okanagan Valley. Titled, ‘Refractions: Appreciating the …

The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is working to help communities and businesses get back on their feet after the wildfires that have impacted so many.  We have initiated our Economic Disaster Recovery Program (EDRP) which has been used in Burns Lake, Southern Alberta floods and most recently following …