Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association

06/25/2025

With the Right Plan, Hot Days Don’t Have to Be Hazardous!

Whether it’s a steamy kitchen, a packed bus tour, a laundry room with no airflow, or guest rooms baking in the sun — heat stress is a real risk in Tourism & Hospitality (yes, even in indoor operations!).

That's why go2HR built a practical Heat Stress Resource Page to help you learn more:

As temperatures soar during the summer months, employers need to be aware of the heat. Heat is a workplace hazard and can cause heat-related illnesses when workers spend prolonged periods outside. Image Credit: WorkSafeBC & The Sand Bar Restaurant

06/10/2025

Streamlining processes to reduce barriers, cut red tape, foster innovation and create a more supportive, business-friendly environment in B.C. are the goals as the Province launches an ease-of-doing-business review.

Learn more and share your feedback:

EaseBiz BC is an initiative to help make doing business easier through engagement with the B.C. business community.

06/09/2025

June kicks off Pride Season and is a perfect time to honour the 2SLGBTQ+ community — recognizing their rights, history, resilience, and contributions. It's also a call to action: to stand up for equity and create inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe.

It’s a perfect time to book a free session with our goHR Regional HR Consultant to implement the best practices on how to support your 2SLGBTQ+ staff.

Learn more:

go2HR has partnered with The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sports and Destination BC to offer complimentary HR advisory services to assist Tourism & Hospitality businesses with workforce matters.

05/06/2025

Rising political and economic tensions between Canada and the US—including renewed attention on tariffs and “Buy Canadian” sentiment—are influencing how visitors perceive and experience travel. As the summer season approaches, Destination BC is seeking to equip tourism operators with the tools and information they need to welcome visitors and navigate this evolving landscape with confidence.

Join them on Friday, May 23, 2025, for a one-hour webinar designed to help you better understand the current context and adapt your approach to meet evolving traveller expectations.

Learn more: https://view.destinationbc.travel/?qs=64c18bb049354d4a0134e8037eafaae178bc71b5c2ce701d75b8efb58743f66f40b3b666c94bf1308be8da6f4a80878722a11a7753fceba5191678830a0ff276b7062efa225d5843

04/30/2025

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The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.

04/15/2025

BC's Tourism and Hospitality industry is experiencing increasing numbers of on-site inspections, and employers who're found non-compliant with their Health & Safety Programming can face penalties and stiff fines.

On Monday May 5th, Your go-to source in Tourism & Hospitality - go2HR, is offering an in-person seminar for Vancouver Island tourism employers to learn about adapting to new first Aid Regulations, how to prepare for WorkSafeBC inspections, and emerging people-practices resources available to help businesses create strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class tourism experiences.

Registration is free but space is limited - sign up today to secure your spot!

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You’re invited! Join go2HR for an in-person learning and engagement opportunity focused on outlining recent Health, Safety and HR updates for Vancouver Island Tourism & Hospitality Employers. Registration is free, but space is limited – sign up today to secure your spot!

04/11/2025

Working in tourism is so much more than a 9-5 job! From fishing guides to wellness experts, the industry provides diverse, well-paying jobs generating $74 million in income for 1,430 people in PQB.

Show your appreciation for BC’s tourism professionals during



The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) | Tourism Industry Association of Canada

04/10/2025

Visitor spending generated $61 million in municipal, provincial, and federal tax revenue in 2023. The $6m in municipal taxes
generated by tourism offset $290 in local taxes for each Parksville Qualicum Beach household.



The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) | Tourism Industry Association of Canada

04/09/2025

In 2023, visitors to PQB contributed over $306 million in economic activity. Tourism contributed $9.7B to BC’s economy — more than any other primary resource industry.

Tourism’s spinoff benefits support other industries, too. Show your support for tourism during .



The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) | Tourism Industry Association of Canada

04/08/2025

DYK that 82.6% of PQB residents and 80% of British Columbians value the contribution visitors make to their local economy? Let’s unite during to show appreciation for this powerhouse sector.



The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) | Tourism Industry Association of Canada

04/07/2025

📣 Tourism Week Proclaimed in British Columbia 📣
🗓️ April 7–11, 2025

The Province of British Columbia has officially proclaimed Tourism Week—a time to recognize the vital role tourism plays in shaping our communities, economy, and shared future.

From fostering culture, heritage, and inclusivity, to creating jobs and prosperity across the province, BC’s tourism sector continues to thrive through resilience, creativity, and collaboration

04/02/2025

               #110 - 198 East Island Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3      Tel. 250.248.3205   Fax. 250.248.4154