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Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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Today, we are releasing the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion – a renewed and expanded commitment to make parks more welcoming and meaningfully accessible by actively breaking down barriers that impede access to nature. news.gov.bc.ca/28419 2/2
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1 WEEK TO GO! #CampbellRiver
This is your chance to bring your new tourism idea to life, with the help of a $3K seed grant and mentorship!
In case you missed our Info Sessions, we now have a recording posted on our website. Learn more and apply today -
tourisminnovation.ca/Campbel…
Join @DestinationBC to see some 2022 #tourism marketing highlights and learn about their strategies and programs to support #VancouverIsland’s tourism industry in 2023 and in the years to come. Register below tinyurl.com/5n7v2j7a
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Why should the following be such a radical statement to make? "The reality is that destinations have to limit the number of tourists they get if they want to become sustainable." traveltomorrow.com/how-can-t…
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Deliver Vancouver Island (Delvi) will help local small businesses across the Island pack, load, & ship their goods.🚚
We are proud to help support their marketing plan!
bit.ly/42vrvWS
@parksvillechmbr
#marketing #supportsmallbusiness
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Time is running out ⌛to join the Circular Economy Accelerator Program (2 spots left).
If your business wants hands-on support to adopt circular economy principles, this program is for you. ♻️
Don't miss out; apply today ow.ly/4ZW150NcG89
#circulareconomy #vancouverisland
4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island) retweeted
The Future of Tourism Coalition aims to place destination needs at the center of tourism’s new future, but it can only thrive with collective action so please do sign up to be part of our community if you haven't already done so.
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📢 Our new report #Envision2030 outlines how we get to net zero by 2050 🧵
thetravelfoundation.org.uk/e…
4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island) retweeted
A new report by @TravelTF has found that only one scenario is available for tourism to grow and reach net zero by 2050.
We’ve supported this research as we believe it’s time to move beyond promises and begin to take real action on rapid decarbonisation.
A thread:🧵👇
Interested in learning more about #sustainablefoodproduction in the Vancouver Island region? Register now for our virtual presentation and learn from a panel of experts on March 16 tinyurl.com/82yt8zyt
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Announcing the Campbell River "Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program! Calling all entrepreneurs & innovators in the City of Campbell River and the Strathcona Regional District to apply by Mar. 24!
tourisminnovation.ca/campbel…
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"Rather than focusing on how to curb the influx of tourists to existing destinations, this could be the time for the hospitality sector to find ways of dispersing visitors better in hitherto neglected areas."
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#Asia #Overtourism
The final episode of #Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island takes listeners on two adventures into the magnificence that is #VancouverIsland, and highlights the resilience of its First Nations. Thank you for sharing this journey in the ancestors footsteps tinyurl.com/yrfkbt7m
The Tourism Resiliency Program, along with expert Peter Charles, will host a session on February 22nd to offer practical tips on building a #recruitment strategy, and showcase resources that can #supercharge your recruitment process. tinyurl.com/4kc9mkxn
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📣We're honoured to administer the Rural Advisory Program on behalf of the Province of BC!
Funding for new community-based & regional business advisors to support Indigenous & rural businesses & communities impacted by forestry sector changes.
Contact us bit.ly/3YBSEEz
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BC's coast is a defining feature of this province with unparalleled beauty and value to local economies. As part of #30x30, BC will work with partners to protect 30% of BC’s coast from Campbell River to the BC-Alaska border by 2030.
Read more: mpanetwork.ca
ALT A woman kayaks along the BC coast. Text reads: 30 by 2030
In the fourth episode of Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island, @TchadasLeoCHEK's pride in his coastal routes shines through as he returns to his traditional territory. Tag along for #grizzlybearfacts with @HomalcoTours and #indigenousart at I-HOS gallery tinyurl.com/yrfkbt7m
Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island host, @TchadasLeoCHEK chatted with CBC's Jason D'Souza yesterday about the role this new podcast plays in shining a light on #Indigenous operators and how, in turn, that benefits communities as a whole. tinyurl.com/ye94nkr7
Our thanks to @TchadasLeoCHEK!
Thank you to @CBCdsouza from @AllPointsWestBC for having me on the show to talk about the NEW @4VICorp Indigenous Voices Podcast. Listen here for the FULL interview —> cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-9…. #indigenous #podcast #vancouverisland
