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Oct 12 - Oct 14
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Prince George, BC
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The Nothern British Columbia Tourism Association will hold it's 8th Annual General Meeting and Convention October 12th, 13th, and 14th. This years AGM is set to be the best ever and will be hosted by the City of Prince George, B.C.
One of the changes to this years AGM is that it will take place during the week for your convenience and will allow you the opportunity to stay over and experience Prince George throughout the weekend. For more information, click here. |
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Oct 15
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Vancouver, BC
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Get Booked Solid in Vancouver with Michael Port
This event isn't going to be your ordinary, average, everyday seminar! You'll have fun, be inspired and energized, as Michael delivers priceless, world-class advice that is cutting-edge, reliable, easy-to-follow and simply successful. His fun-loving, passionate spirit will have you loving every minute of this unique, interactive event.
In addition, imaginative and innovative exercises, both written and verbal, will take you through the exact steps you need to create a strong marketing plan, establish a brand identity, and self-promote authentically and effectively.
For more information, visit www.BookYourselfSolidVancouver.com |
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Oct 16 - Oct 18
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Seattle, Wash.
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 More than 40 top executives are scheduled to speak at the Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle, October, 16-18, 2005.
No previous adventure travel industry gathering has featured the depth, knowledge and influence of those addressing the 2005 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). Among the dozens of leaders presenting during the Summit, session speaking roles belong to top executives of Virtuoso, Lonely Planet, Orbitz, AARP, Geographic Expeditions, National Geographic Adventure Magazine, Costa Rica Expeditions, Wilderness Travel, ExOfficio, Off the Beaten Path, G.A.P Adventures, Explorandes, Outdoor Industry Association, and America Outdoors.
Session schedules and summary descriptions with the names of presenters are available at http://www.adventuretravelworldsummit.com. Core discussion topics include trends, research, marketing, partnering, operations, sustainability, and funding. ATWS sessions will provide participants with opportunities to form partnerships, collectively analyze new research, debate challenging issues, and develop group-buying power. Every session offers take-away collateral specific to each presentation and all Summit participants will receive a CD ROM containing all session presentations and collateral by November 18, 2005.
Hosted by the ATTA, the Summit is designed primarily for industry executives and decision makers of domestic and international tour operators, destination marketing organizations, tourism boards, lodges, and travel agencies worldwide. The outcome of the ATWS is to enable the industry to better serve travelers, promote responsible tourism, and optimize the industry’s market potential.
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Oct 18 - Oct 19
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Castlegar, Sandman Hotel
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2005 TASK Regional Tourism Industry Conference: October 18-19, 2005, Sandman Hotel - Castlegar, BC, $99 / person early bird rate, Stay tuned for more details!
Testimonials from Golden 2004 Conference:
"Different topics and speakers available! Liked Guerrilla Marketing! Covered topics that are relevant to tourism in our areas"
"Lots of input from different people and lots of networking " |
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Oct 19 - Oct 21
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Whistler, BC
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BC Aviation Council 67th Annual Conference
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 - Friday, October 21, 2005
From 2:00 PM to 1:00 PM
“Aviation and Tourism-A Winning Team”
October 19-21, 2005
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
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Oct 19
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Coast Bastion, Nanaimo
TBA
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2005 Tourism Issues Forum Agenda
Time Function Speaker
Wednesday, October 19th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 1 - BC Experiences—A First-Of-Its-Kind Marketing Program For Small Lodgings in BC
The BCLCA has been working on the BC Experiences marketing project for a number of years and the political and economic climate is now right to take this forward. Competitiveness in today’s economy is founded on products that meet market-driven standards. There is little value in marketing properties which do not meet the expectations of their target markets. The BC Experiences project will provide participants with the information, skills, expertise and access to financing to enable them to upgrade their product to meet market expectations.
Panelists: David Russell, DMRussell Consulting; Warren Burgess, Vice President Lodging, BCLCA; Patricia Cashin, Executive Director, BCLCA
Session 2 - Town Hall/Campgrounds
Panelists discuss Property Assessment Valuation and Classification; Residential Tenancy Act & Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act – when do these Acts apply to you; New Campground Rating Standards – following an in-depth study revisions have been made to the Campground Rating classifications.
Panelists: Property Assessment, Bill MacGougan, Deputy Assessor, Vancouver Island Region;
Residential Tenancy Act, Russell Godfrey, Residential Tenancy Office; Campground Rating Standards, Brent Hegadoren, Tourism British Columbia
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch and Awards Presentation - Towards 2010 and Beyond
Tourism BC will provide an update on the long-term tourism strategy including new information on targeted programs and initiatives that will help B.C.'s tourism industry take advantage of the exposure that comes with being an Olympic destination.
Speaker: Grant Mackay, VP Marketing, Tourism BC
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm BCLCA Annual General Meeting
3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Session 3 - Town Hall/Lodging
Panelists discuss:
i) Property Assessment Valuation and Classification;
ii) Residential Tenancy Act – your responsibilities under this Act.
Panelists: Property Assessment, Bill MacGougan, Deputy Assessor, Vancouver Island Region Residential Tenancy Act, Russell Godfrey, Residential Tenancy Office
Session 4 – Campground Ideas Fair/Cracker Barrel – “Share the knowledge in the room”
Seasoned professionals in the industry lead this session which will encourage participants to share a new Idea or concept they have implemented in their campground during the past year that has either saved them money, reduced the time to do a task, increased profit, created a new profit centre, or increased business. Bring your ideas with you. Attendees will also discuss common problems shared by campground operators.
Moderator: David Littlejohn, Past President BCLCA and Owner Living Forest Oceanside Campground, Nanaimo
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Optional Wine & Dine Night - Delegates visit three unique restaurants for an appetizer, entrée and dessert. All restaurants are within walking distance (and short ferry ride) of the Coast Bastion. Appetizer: Bombay Sapphire Lounge (Acme Restaurant)
Entrée: Dinghy Dock Floating Pub
Dessert:Glow World Cusine
Thursday, October 20th
8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast - Building Business Now and Through 2010
Can your revenues be doubled by 2015? That’s our Premier’s challenge to the tourism industry! Let’s see how your regional destination marketing partners plan to include small businesses in their tactics to meet this challenge.
Speaker: Kevan Ridgway, CEO Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Accomex '05 Trade Show
10:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop 1: Presented by go2—the resource for people in tourism
Increase Employee Performance and Engagement - Creative Incentive, Reward and Recognition Programs that work for Small Business. Deciding what to pay your employees is a critical decision that directly impacts your bottom line, but pay alone is not the only key motivator for your staff. go2 will host an informative, interactive session that will give you valuable take-away information and tips on compensation and benefits.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Workshop 2: Presented by the Employment Standards Branch
This session will discuss your responsibilities under the Employment Standards Act, which sets minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces. Some topics will include hours of work, statutory holiday pay, minimum wage, annual vacation, paying wages and live-in caretakers.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Light Lunch for registered Tourism Issues Forum Delegates and Accomex exhibitors plus those who purchased a trade show & lunch ticket
2:00 pm Trade Show Closes
For more information they can contact the BCLCA Office at (604) 945-7676 or 1 (888) 923-4678; Email: info@bclca.com
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Oct 19 - Oct 22
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The Grand, Kelowna
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49th Annual British Columbia Museums Association Conference 2005: Creating a Cultural Restaurant
October 19-22, 2005
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre,Kelowna
For more information, visit www.museumsassn.bc.ca |
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Oct 20
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Accomex Trade Show
Coast Bastion, Nanaimo
TBA
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For more information they can contact the BCLCA Office at (604) 945-7676 or 1 (888) 923-4678
Email: info@bclca.com
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Oct 20
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Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
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SOHO is pleased to kick-off Small Business Week with a special conference & tradeshow program for 2005. In its 9th year, the SOHO-SME Business Conference & Expo will inspire, motivate and energize over 5,000 delegates in Toronto and Vancouver.
October 20: Vancouver, The "Wrap-Up of Small Business Week"
DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENT featuring industry experts in growing small and medium businesses along with valuable tools, resources, information and access to the latest products and services.
The conference format is similar in both Toronto and Vancouver. You may choose to attend any city and any one or all of the following conference activities and programs:
The Morning Keynote Business Development Program
featuring Michael Gerber and special keynote guests
The Afternoon Conference & Tradeshow Program featuring how-to presentations, industry expert keynotes, exhibits and displays, Ask-The-Expert Advice Centre and more.
The Evening Reception, "Celebrate Success - The Business Gala of the Year" featuring live entertainment and great opportunity to meet and network with many business professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders .
The SOHO-SME Business Conference & Expo promises to provide a unique experience to all participating delegates, sponsors and exhibitors.
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Oct 23 - Oct 25
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Charlevoix, Quebec
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Québec's spectacular Charlevoix region is the place to be October 23-25, when Canada's tourism leaders gather to debate the issues, discover the trends, celebrate excellence, explore partnerships, learn, network and have fun. Join TIAC for this special 75th anniversary edition of Canada's Tourism Leadership Summit! |
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Oct 24
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Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Seminar Details
Date: Monday, October 24, 2005 Time: 2:00 - 4:30pm
Venue: Ballroom A, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Admission fee: No charge, with advance registration
Program
2:00 – 2:10 Opening Address
Hon. Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development, Province of British Columbia
2:10 – 2:30 Hong Kong – Springboard for Your China Business
Mike Rowse, Director-General of Invest Hong Kong
2:30 - 2:50 Hong Kong as Your Excellent Service Platform
Steve Alexander, Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2:50 – 3:40 Ingredients for Success in Hong Kong and China
Jin Park, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Sierra Wireless
Norm Lo, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Research in Motion
Joseph Lam, Executive Vice-President, Delcan International Corporation
3:40 – 4:30 Sourcing a Strategic Partner: Hong Kong’s Advantage in Accessing the China Market
John Wright, President and CEO, Luxell Technologies (tbc)
Jay K Leung, Managing Partner, IMC Capital Corporation
Leo W Seewald, Partner, Goodmans
For more information, click here. |
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