News Jul 10, 2023

B.C. launches plan to revitalize tourism, creating opportunities for people

Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport discusses B.C.'s roadmap for revitalizing and rebuilding B.C.'s tourism industry.

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On March 11, 2022 the B.C. government releases a news release about launching a three-year roadmap for recovery and rebuilding of the tourism industry, including creating more job opportunities across the province. Read the full news release here.

B.C. is also providing additional funding to help support events, sports, and the arts, as well as post-secondary programs and training for students interested in pursuing a career in the industry. CEO Krista Bax comments about how the funding to help support student training will welcome new students to the tourism industry, creating new job opportunities for young workers.