TIAC National Tourism Awards – Sept 24, 2009

The finalists have been announced for the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) 2009 National Awards for Tourism Excellence. Among the finalists are a few familiar faces:

 

Hilton Family of Hotels Canada

Business of the Year Award – Multiple Unit:

Accent Inns

 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Marketing Campaign of the Year Award:

Sunshine Guarantee – Tourism Victoria

 

The awards allow Canada’s tourism industry to recognize those people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer a superior tourism experience to travelers in Canada. Visit www.tiac-aitc.ca for the the complete list.

 

Honourable Mentions – Apr 22, 2009

Congrats to the Tourism Victoria members recently recognized by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in their annual Greater Victoria Business Awards. 

 Business Leadership Award - Accent Inns

 Sustainable Business Practices – Monk Office

 Innovation – Island Displays

 Outstanding Customer Service – Robinson’s Outdoor Store

 Business of the Year (11-25 employees) – Robinson’s Outdoor Store

 Employer of the Year – Megson Fitzpatrick Inc

 Business Person of the Year – Margaret Lucas, Hotel Rialto

To view the complete list of award winners click here.

Honourable Mentions – Feb 25, 2009

Congrats to Tourism Victoria and our members!

Tourism Victoria’s summer promotion, Set Sail on Us was named Best Tourism Marketing Campaign of 2008 at the Tenth Annual British Columbia Tourism Industry Awards.

BC Ferries has claimed the number 5 spot on the Society of American Travel Writers “Top 10″ Most Exciting Ferry Rides in the World. Click here to review the complete results and comments from the writers.

 Tourism Victoria members were also recognized by the Business Examiner Awards 2008:

   Lifetime Achievement - Terry Farmer-Accent Inns

   Going Green Business of the year Finalist – Inn at Laurel Point

   Community Leader of the year Finalist – Pauline Rafferty – RBCM

   Hospitality/Tourism Business of the year – Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

   Hospitality/Tourism Business of the year Finalist – Oak Bay Marine Group

   Hospitality/Tourism Business of the year Finalist – Inn at Laurel Point

   The complete results of the Business Examiner Awards 2008 are available in the Feb 2 – Mar 1, 2009 edition.