This
is only the 4th time the event has been held in Canada
and this year's event has attracted delegates from 20
countries. Vancouver's importance as one of the world's
top grain handling ports is well known, and the group's
pre-conference tour included a visit to the Agricultural
Port facilities on the waterfront. This event had special
significance to our editor Jerry
W. Bird,
who spent much of his media career in Alberta, where he
handled publicity projects for Cargill, United Grain
Growers, Sunny Boy Cereals, the UFA Co-op and Alberta
Agriculture, among others clients involved in the grain
industry. He still thinks that grain elevators are one of
the most comforting sights on the prairie landscape, and
is saddened by their disappearance. At Calgary's
Heritage Park,
one may see the inner workings of a typical grain
elevator. More information to come on this worldwide
organization.
NW
Corridor Development Corporation
Conference ,
Report on 2002
event to come.
Where
is Cascadia?
It
is a vibrant, highly populated area that includes
Southern British Columbia and its neighbours to the
south. More details on our Cascadia page. We have a
report on a 2001 Cascadia Conference held in Whistler, BC
and brief
biographies on the impressive list of speakers.
(details)
BC
Scene Seminar Series 2002:
Our
publishing group is proud of the 40 or more leaders who
spoke at our last two conferences in Vancouver. We hope
to invite them all back again in future. Watch for news
of our next series and send us your suggestions for
speakers and topics in the realm of Economic Development,
Travel and Tourism. (details)
Foreign
Currency?
Use the convenient Internet solution courtesy of BC Scene
and the originator XE.COM. http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi
Networking:
One of the
events we enjoy attending and reporting on year after
year for a wide variety of reasons is the Union of BC
Municipalities Conference and Municipal Marketplace
each fall. This year will be very timely with a new
government in Victoria. Another powerful organization on
the community scene is the British Columbia &
Yukon Hotels' Association which has been in operation
for almost a century and represents every corner of the
province. Details and contacts below.
Union
of British Columbia Municipalities
Marketplace
Vancouver
Convention Centre, September 24-28, 2001
The Municipal
Marketplace Trade Show & Exhibition runs in
conjunction with the Annual UBCM Convention - the main
focus for policy making for B.C.'s local government. It's
the place where local governments do business with
provincial ministries and agencies and it's the place to
be for anyone who WANTS to do business with local
government. The Municipal Marketplace Opportunity: Access
to all British Columbia municipalities and regional
districts under one roof! Municipalities and regional
districts annually
spend over 3.6 Billion dollars. http://www.civicnet.gov.bc.ca/ubcm/
British
Columbia & Yukon Hotels'
Association
Read
about some of the our favourite British Columbia hotels
in a new section we call 'Canada's
Castles'
many of which were built by the railroads in the early
1900s. Other pages on this site will profile specific
hotels and resorts we have visited (past, present and
future) in BC, Alberta and the Great
Northwest.
BC&YHA is
headquartered in Vancouver and represents members
in all hotel industry matters.
Executive Vice President: Jim Chase
Public Affairs: Marilyn Pierlet
Call
Toll-Free 1-800-663-3153.
604-681-7649 (Vancouver)
Fax: 604-681-7649
E-Mail: hotel@bcyha.com
http://www.lodging.bc.ca/bcyha/bcyha.html
Purpose: To
enhance the financial viability of our members through
initiatives in Government Relations, Education, Training,
Technology, Marketing and the promotion of
Excellence,
Professionalism and Social Responsibility.
BC&YHA
is a trade association with 550 member hotels. BC&YHA
is totally committed to the advancement and continued
improvement of the lodging industry in British Columbia
and the Yukon.
- over 35,000 rooms strong
and growing, BC&YHA represents an industry with more
than 25,000 employees.
- a strong industry association with representation from
all areas of the Province and Yukon Territory on its
Board of Directors.
- a vital
communications network between other hoteliers throughout
the Province, Yukon Territory and Canada.BC&YHA staff
and Executive members maintain regular liaison with the
Hotel Association of Canada and other provincial
associations on matters pertaining to our
industry.
Tourism
Growth: BC&YHA through its Marketing Committee, works
closely with the Ministry of Tourism and related groups
to build an even larger tourism industry in B.C.
- Membership Benefits
- Credit Card Merchant Discount Programs
- Telecommunications
- Property and Liability Insurance Program
- Group Health and Welfare Insurance Plan
- Purchasing Opportunities Plan
- Beverage Ordering System
- Automotive Savings
- Budget Rent a Car - Corporate Program
- Telecheque Canada
- Educational Video Library / Resource Centre
- Activities and Publications
BC&YHA reflects a blend of knowledge and expertise
vital to hoteliers of the 1990's:
Annual
Convention and Trade Show: provides exposure to
innovative industry products and developments, combined
with educational business sessions and social
events.
Local Zone
Meetings: provide current information, knowledge and
networking opportunities.
Hotel
Directory and Buyers' Guide: a comprehensive listing
of B.C. & Yukon hotels, association members,
industry-related government officials and an extensive
list of preferred suppliers.
INNFOCUS:
a quarterly magazine which features in-depth hotel
industry articles.
INNTOUCH:
a bi-weekly newsletter providing current information on
hospitality industry events, happenings and
trends.
Comprehensive
Educational Services: the Director Member Services
provides current, up-to-date information on a wide range
of opportunities.
The
BC&YHA is a member of the following
organizations:
Canadian Tourism Research Institute
Canadian Restaurant & Food Services Association
(CRFA)
Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE)
Brewers Association of Canada
International Hotel Association (IHA)
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
International Association of Hotel Association Executives
(SHAE)
The Greeters Association for British Columbia
The Vancouver Board of Trade
Tourism Vancouver
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
International Association of Business Communicators
(IABC)
Association of Tourism Professionals
Hotel Association of Canada
Other
Associations
in the Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Industries.
The
Arctic Art Museum display was on display at
Sinclair Centre near the entrance to Gastown and
Vancouver's Cruise ship Terminal and Canada Place
Convention complex. We've always been impressed by these
exhibits. for details phone 876-1033.. We will announce
any new showings.
