Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

Cold weather has B.C. wine-makers bracing for the worse

This weekend brings in cold temperatures low enough to cut yields and even entirely wipe out vines.

Jan 12, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. wine sector seeking rebound after disastrous 2023

Deep freeze in 2022 killed vines and damaged buds, causing slashed production.

Jan 11, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Weather be damned, business optimism improved in Whistler in 2023

The Whistler Chamber reports business in Whistler continues to look up as snow conditions improve

Jan 11, 2024 7:14 AM Read more >

B.C. dining sector set for 'rough ride' in 2024

Industry trends such as more low-alcohol beers and wines likely to strengthen.

Jan 10, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

Conference numbers in Victoria back to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels

The Victoria Conference Centre hosted 54 conferences last year

Jan 10, 2024 4:06 AM Read more >

Snow in forecast after rough start for ski resorts

Resorts across B.C. are off to a rough start this ski season, with unusually low snowfall so far, but ski resorts on the south coast are struggling more than most

Jan 6, 2024 5:12 AM Read more >

Let it snow: Ski industry to increasingly rely on artificial powder as climate warms

CALGARY — At Cypress Mountain ski resort, director of operations Jeremy Wentzel has been eagerly waiting for a chance to fire up the snow guns.

Jan 5, 2024 7:28 AM Read more >

Wine overtakes beer as B.C. drinkers' preferred summer beverage purchase

Wholesales for wine, spirits and coolers rose last summer, while beer wholesales fell.

Jan 4, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Ski-Town Rundown: Where is the snow?

Here’s the lay of the land at ski resorts near and far as of early January

Jan 4, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver's Rosewood Hotel Georgia ranks among world's top 25 hotels

Hotel is set for renovations, and will close for three months starting in January

Dec 22, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >