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’Not a stellar year’ for tourism in the Thompson-Okanagan

’Not a stellar year’ for tourism in the Thompson-Okanagan

Mixed occupancy rates and room prices reflect regional struggles
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Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Climate change is a pressing issue, but its impacts are not felt equally by everyone. A new report seeks to address this by arguing for the importance of climate justice in the tourism industry.
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Okanagan golf courses grapple with rough summer

Okanagan golf courses grapple with rough summer

Operators blame inflation, wildfires, crackdown on short-term rentals for a softer summer season
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Vancouver's iconic Hamburger Mary's on Davie Street sued for $278,067 debt

Vancouver's iconic Hamburger Mary's on Davie Street sued for $278,067 debt

TD Bank says the restaurant business did not pay back two pandemic-era loans.
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Richmond hotel workers secure 30% wage increase, end strike

Richmond hotel workers secure 30% wage increase, end strike

Ratified union contract for Sheraton employees includes new health benefits and return-to-work bonuses.
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Creating a ‘wow’ factor makes corporate events memorable

Creating a ‘wow’ factor makes corporate events memorable

Whether for brand awareness or fundraising, distinctive events can leave an impression
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Unionized employees at Hotel Grand Pacific vote to strike

Unionized employees at Hotel Grand Pacific vote to strike

No date of a potential action by members of Unifor Local 14 has been set.
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Hotel worker unrest spreads across B.C. as negotiations stall

Hotel worker unrest spreads across B.C. as negotiations stall

Residence Inn Downtown Vancouver – Marriott workers in second week of strike
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End-of-summer tourism bounce not materializing in Kelowna

End-of-summer tourism bounce not materializing in Kelowna

B.C.'s short-term rental restrictions are hampering tourism activity in the region, some business owners say
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Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

The travel advice cautions that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time and can deteriorate quickly.
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