Tourism British Columbia
 


Welcome to Tourism British Columbia
Providing information for industry and media

For travel and accommodation information visit our consumer travel website, HelloBC.com or call our travel information line, 1-800 HELLO BC.

As a marketing-oriented organization, Tourism British Columbia's mandate is to promote the growth and development of the tourism industry through innovative programs and industry development initiatives.

Tourismbc.com provides information on the organization's corporate programs that will be useful for tourism operators, news media and interested stakeholders.

Tourism British Columbia Programs

Information regarding current programs can be accessed by downloading the 2007/08 Program Guide .

Highlights

Currently available information includes:
Marketing Updates
Tourism Research
News Releases
Human Resources
Corporate Background

Additionally, key corporate publications such as the 2007/2008 Annual Report and 2008/09 Service Plan are available for review or download. To reference the 2007/08 Service Plan, click here.

Tourism British Columbia will provide on-going updates throughout this site to ensure the best information is available to assist British Columbia tourism businesses in their planning.
Recent Additions
Aug 26, 2008Available Positions
Research Analyst
Aug 18, 2008Custom Entries
 International Visitor Arrivals (June 2008)
Aug 18, 2008Tourism Indicators
 Data Supplement Tables (August 2008)
Jul 18, 2008Custom Entries
 International Visitor Arrivals (May2008)
Tourism Brief - eNewsletter

Latest Edition - July 2008 Issue

Nominate an Outstanding Tourism Business Today!

Tourism British Columbia and the Council of Tourism Associations (COTA) are calling for nominations for the 2009 Tourism Industry Awards, which will take place on February 12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.

To download a nomination form click here

HelloBC® Listings Program -- 2008 Enrollment Now Underway

Say hello to over 7 million consumers. By enrolling in the HelloBC Listings Program you'll gain exposure to consumers planning their trip through Tourism BC's website, call centre and the Visitor Centre network. For more information, click here.

HelloBC® Listings Program -- Transportation Listings Launched

Say hello to over 7 million consumers. By enrolling in the HelloBC Listings Program you'll gain exposure to consumers planning their trip through Tourism BC's website, call centre and the Visitor Centre network. For more information, click here.

Notice to US Citizens
Travelling/Returning to the United States

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all travellers to the U.S. to carry appropriate documentation of citizenship and birth.

Travel by air: Passport or approved travel document (more)
Travel by land or sea
(including cruises & ferries):
Passport preferred, drivers licence and birth certificate accepted until June 1, 2009 (more)

Click here for more information on this new travel policy including how to apply for a passport or visit the US Department of State website.

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