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‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back

‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back

Maureen Gordon has weathered hard times before. She and her husband began running ecotourism outfit Maple Leaf Adventures out of Vancouver about a month before the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated international travel in 2001.
Advocacy group calls on Vancouver to 'embrace' cannabis tourism after 4-20 'debacle'

Advocacy group calls on Vancouver to 'embrace' cannabis tourism after 4-20 'debacle'

VANCOUVER — The head of a B.C. cannabis growers group says the City of Vancouver's choice to discourage instead of sanction a marijuana celebration over the weekend was a costly "missed opportunity.
Vail Resorts reports 7.8% drop in skier visits

Vail Resorts reports 7.8% drop in skier visits

'Visitation at Whistler Blackcomb remained below expectations'
A 10-day celebration of Vancouver breweries launches this week

A 10-day celebration of Vancouver breweries launches this week

"It'll be a celebration of beer in our own little way for sure."
Price growth at restaurants outpacing grocery inflation as businesses struggle

Price growth at restaurants outpacing grocery inflation as businesses struggle

Restaurant price inflation has been outpacing grocery inflation for months, a sign that business owners continue to grapple with higher costs, said Restaurants Canada.
Opinion: Why B.C. tourism is a beacon of resilience and opportunity

Opinion: Why B.C. tourism is a beacon of resilience and opportunity

This Tourism Week, discover why B.C. remains a global leader in travel and a hotbed of opportunity
'Okanagan's got it': Wineries pull together amid devastating loss of 2024 vintage

'Okanagan's got it': Wineries pull together amid devastating loss of 2024 vintage

UBC Okanagan professor sees opportunity for industry adaptation and sustainability.
Late dump of snow wraps 'wild ride' of a season for North Shore ski hills

Late dump of snow wraps 'wild ride' of a season for North Shore ski hills

This weekend is the last chance for spring skiing at Seymour and Cypress, while Grouse is expected to end their season later this month
Richmond restaurants shift to all-you-can-eat in challenging economy

Richmond restaurants shift to all-you-can-eat in challenging economy

Restaurant owners are exploring innovative ways to stay afloat when customers’ spending power decreases 
Top honcho at Whistler Blackcomb reports a good season despite challenges

Top honcho at Whistler Blackcomb reports a good season despite challenges

WB shifts to spring operations April 14