Calendar of Industry Events

Each November the recreational boating industry in British Columbia steps away from their busy lives to attend the annual Boating BC Conference. It’s an inspiring two days where people come to learn, connect and share ideas.

The program takes delegates through a rich program of the latest industry news and trends. Tangible takeaways will help grow recreational marine businesses in all sectors across our province.

It is the premier event for networking with current and new colleagues, and consistently creates an environment rich in camaraderie through shared activities, receptions and great entertainment. Our delegates tell us this is an exceptional experience — so it’s no surprise that each November, our industry feels just a little bit stronger and more united than the year before.

The 2020 Virtual Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine will be held on November 23-25th . Register here.

There are many opportunities to sponsor the Boating BC Conference! Learn more about sponsorship and it’s benefits here and contact the Boating BC office at 604.238.7500 or info@boatingbc.ca.

The Indigenous tourism industry has risen to the many challenges faced this year. As we approach our Annual General Meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 we reflect on how our connections to each other have been strengthened. Our theme this year is Pulling Together for Recovery.  We’ve been inspired by the resilience of the Indigenous tourism businesses. We know it’s been a different year and, as we look toward recovery for the next tourism season, pulling together as one will be key.

The VCM Forum will provide the latest updates from Destination BC, including marketing and destination development work in the VCM region.

The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region (VCM) Annual Industry Forum will be held virtually, via Zoom, on Wednesday, December 2nd. We will be sharing the latest updates from Destination BC, including marketing and destination development work that is taking place in the VCM region. You will hear from some of our key industry partners: The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC), and go2HR as well. This meeting will be held in Zoom and a link to join the VCM Forum will be included in the confirmation to registered delegates.

Space is limited. RSVP by November 29, 2020 using your unique business email (not your personal or generic work email) for each attendee. This event is for VCM based tourism industry businesses and DMOS.

Destination BC uses Eventbrite to manage attendance for corporate events. Destination BC is collecting your personal information through Eventbrite under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Registration through Eventbrite is voluntary. Please be aware that IP addresses, event responses and personal email addresses (if supplied in place of a business email) will be collected by Eventbrite, and this information will be stored by Eventbrite outside of Canada. By clicking on the Attend Event or Register button, you are consenting to your personal information (IP address, event response and email address) being stored in the United States. Your consent is effective as soon as you register.

If you do not wish to register through Eventbrite, please email industryprograms@destinationbc.ca who will register you separately.

The 2020 TIABC AGM will be hosted on Wednesday December 2nd

3:00pm – Guest Speaker: Greg Klassen, Twenty 31

4:00pm – AGM

Click HERE to register

TIABC’s 2020 AGM will be a virtual event. Registrants will be sent Zoom login details on December 1st.