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PST Reimplementation Legislation Tabled
Publish Date : 5/14/2012

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has introduced legislation to meet government's commitment to return to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013. As previously announced, it was affirmed that the Hotel Room Tax will return at 8% and the PST rate of 10% will be reinstated on liquor.  Government h...
Improvements to Help Tour Operators Claim GST/HST Rebates
Author : Tourism Industry Association of Canada Publish Date : 5/10/2012

Improvements to Help Tour Operators Claim GST/HST Rebates Under the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program (FCTIP) OTTAWA, Friday, May 4, 2012 - New administrative improvements are making it easier for tour operators to claim GST/HST rebates under the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Pro...
Government Introduces Changes to BC Ferries
Publish Date : 5/9/2012

In response to the independent BC Ferry Commissioner's review, government has introduced amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act. The government has indicated that the amendments are intended to give the commissioner more flexibility to determine the amount of revenue needed to sustain operations and su...
HOST 2012 – BC’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry Conference
Publish Date : 5/2/2012

A bigger, better and industry wide conference is coming to British Columbia in November 2012! The BC Hotel Association is pleased to announce that the hosts of the BC Hospitality Industry Conference (BCHA, Alliance of Beverage Licensees and BC Lodging and Campground Association) will be joining forc...
Expansion of LightRecycle Program
Author : Product Care Association Publish Date : 4/13/2012

Important information for BC building managers and other end-users of lighting equipment: The BC Recycling Regulation: The British Columbia Recycling Regulation requires the “producers” (typically first importers, including retailers, distributors and manufacturers) of all lamps, ballast...
Federal Budget 2012/2013 Highlights
Publish Date : 3/30/2012

On March 29th, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered the Government  of Canada’s ‘Economic Action Plan 2012’ titled “Jobs, Growth and Long Term Prosperity”.     Minister Flaherty reiterated that the Government remains on track to balance th...
British Columbia Hospitality Foundation’s Newest Beneficiary “Overwhelmed” by Support
Author : BC Hospitality Foundation Publish Date : 3/26/2012

On March 21, 2012 representatives of the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) presented a cheque for $5000 to long-term restaurant worker Teresa Acosta.  Teresa is the latest individual to benefit from the BCHF’s commitment to provide financial support to hospitality industry me...
British Columbia Hotel Association appoints Director of Communications and Business Relations
Publish Date : 3/8/2012

Vancouver, BC - Cailey Murphy has been appointed as Director of Communications and Business Relations for the British Columbia Hotel Association. Ms. Murphy joined the BC Hotel Association team in September 2009 and has since developed a long term communications strategy for the Association’s ...
The HAC Applauds BC Decision to Eliminate Aviation Fuel Tax
Author : Hotel Association of Canada Publish Date : 2/23/2012

Ottawa, ON - February 23, 2012 - The Hotel Association of Canada today congratulates the British Columbia Government for its decision to eliminate the provincial jet fuel tax on international flights. "Canada is a fly-to destination and price competitiveness is vital to attracting visitors,"  s...
Provincial Budget Announced
Author : TIABC Publish Date : 2/22/2012

For immediate release. Victoria, BC - February 21, 2012. The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) welcomed the release of the 2012 Provincial Budget by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon today. "This is a good budget for tourism," said Lana Denoni, Chair of the Tourism Industry Association of BC. "...
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