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BCHA Honours Best in Hospitality
2026/04/20

The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 BCHA Awards of Excellence. Recognized by peers and industry leaders at the Awards of Excellence Gala on April 15 during the BCHA Summit in Nanaimo. This year’s recipients represent the highest standard of hospitality across British Columbia. Selected from a strong group of finalists, seven individuals, teams, and properties were honoured for their leadership, performance, and commitment to excellence in the industry. The winners…
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BCHA Announces 2025 Award Finalists
2025/03/05

The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced the finalists for its 2025 Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize the achievements of British Columbia’s hospitality professionals and businesses, highlighting their dedication to excellence, innovation and service. Winners will be celebrated at the Awards Gala on April 23, as part of the 2025 BCHA Summit, taking place at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. “The 2025 BCHA Awards of Excellence finalists are an inspiration to us all,” said Paul Hawes, president and…
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Paul Hawes is New BCHA President and CEO
2025/02/05

The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced the appointment of Paul Hawes as its new president and CEO. Bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience across travel and hospitality sectors in Canada and the United Kingdom, Hawes is poised to guide the BCHA into its next phase of growth. His journey in the industry began in the UK where he studied tourism and hospitality. In 1995, he moved to Canada and joined Banff Caribou Properties, marking the…
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BCHA Top Talent Recognized at Gala
2024/05/16

The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) announced the outstanding winners of the 2024 BCHA Awards of Excellence. Celebrated by industry peers and leaders at the BCHA Awards of Excellence Gala at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, this year’s winners represent the top talent in the hospitality sector in BC. Among 22 esteemed finalists, seven individuals, businesses, and properties were honoured for their commitment to excellence in the industry. “Reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the 2024 BCHA Awards of Excellence nominees,…
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Finalists Named for B.C. Hospitality Awards
2024/04/19

The stage is set for an exceptional celebration of hospitality excellence in British Columbia as the finalists for the prestigious 2024 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence have been announced. The winners of these coveted awards will be celebrated in style during the Awards Gala on the evening of May 2, 2024—part of the 2024 BCHA Summit, taking place May 1-2, 2024, at Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The two-day Summit is an unparalleled industry event that brings together the most influential figures in British…
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BCHA Advances Sustainability Goals
2023/06/02

The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability by launching innovative initiatives aimed at greening the accommodation sector. With two strategic partnerships with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and Biosphere Tourism, along with the introduction of the BCHA Sustainability Playbook, the BCHA is spearheading a remarkable shift towards eco-friendly practices and reduced operational costs. “The BCHA has wholeheartedly supported British Columbia’s accommodation community in becoming leaders in establishing a net positive hospitality sector that will support…
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BCHA Launches Mexico Pilot Project
2023/05/19

The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has partnered with the Government of Mexico to launch an innovative labour mobility pilot project, which will place 100 Mexican workers in accommodations across B.C. This ground-breaking initiative not only addresses the shortage of skilled workers in B.C. but also ensures the safe and streamlined mobility of Mexican workers, providing them with invaluable opportunities to enhance their skills and training. “The BCHA is strongly committed to delivering innovative and results-oriented solutions to support…
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