New annual international visitor arrival statistics show that in 2016, British Columbia saw a total of 5,532,065 million visitors – an increase of 12.3% accounting for 605,198 more visitors compared to 2015. The positive impact of increasing international visitor numbers to B.C. is supported in a new study of the …

We all know New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick with and that’s why we’re going to try hard to help your business stay on top of your sustainability goals this year. After all, that’s sort of our mission, with this whole saving the world business! So instead of just …

ALEXANDRIA, VA — About US$185 million in U.S. business travel bookings were lost in the week following the U.S. travel ban, as the uncertainty surrounding travel in general had a ripple effect on traveller confidence, according to the Global Business Travel Association. Uncertainty over the travel ban is putting business travel …

The trail is said to be wheelchair, stroller and even road bike accessible upon completion. The estimated $7.8 million dollar project is currently underway. Brad Clements hopes these test sections can shave a few dollars off the final price. “Will it truly be $7.8 million dollars? Hopefully, it might even …

Kelowna has enough passenger traffic to support a flight to Europe, and staff at Kelowna International Airport are getting close to making one happen. Airport Director Sam Samaddar revealed the information at a Greater Westside Board of Trade luncheon Feb. 22, telling the crowd there is a market for a flight …

Watch out Canada! 2017 marks the International Year of Sustainable Tourism and we are super excited to keep you inspired with what opportunities this presents for your business. Read on for some suggestions and stay tuned for more “International Year” inspired articles, resources and tools in the coming weeks and …

We are excited to announce that Kayleigh H. from Kamloops has been drawn as the Route 97 Wonder of Winter Contest at Big White Ski Resort Winner! Congrats Kayleigh! She will be heading to Big White Ski Resort for a day of family fun on the hill. Kayleigh was last …

Nearly 90% of the respondents to a recent BC Chamber of Commerce member survey say British Columbia’s visitor economy will become even more important over the next decade. Just under 1,200 businesses of all sizes and business sectors from each region of the province were asked to rank the importance …

ATLANTA — Travelport has renewed its agreement with Enterprise Holdings, a move that essentially connects travel agents to over 36,000 car rental locations and more than 91 million car rentals days per year. Enterprise Holdings, considered the world’s largest car rental company as measured by fleet and revenue, owns the …

ORLANDO — Anyone who’s ever waited for bus transportation to get around Walt Disney World Resort – especially on a hot day with little kids in tow – will be thrilled to hear that the Florida resort is reportedly looking at cable cars as a new means to move guests …