Honourable Mentions – Oct 21

Congratulations to Victoria, Vancouver Island and Tourism Victoria Members.

The Conde Nast Travelers: 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards have been annouced:

Top Cities – The Americas:

    #4 – Victoria

Top Islands – North America:

    #2 – Vancouver Island

Top 100

   #77 – Wickaninnish Inn

Top Hotels – Canada

   #11 – Fairmont Empress

   #12 – Aerie Resort & Spa

   #18 – Hotel Grand Pacific

   #20 – Victoria Regent Hotel

   #22 – Magnolia Hotel & Spa

   #29 – Sooke Harbour House

Top Resorts – Canada

   #3 – Wickaninnish Inn

   #4 – Long Beach Lodge Resort

   #20 – Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club recently took home the Tourism Sustainability Awrad at the Tourism Vancouver Island Gala Awards Dinner and Showcase. Congrats!

To share your awards and accolodes please contact Communications Coordinator, Kelsi Woodward.

Island Professional Event Network (IPEN) – Oct 7, 2009

Join IPEN for an informative panel discussion on how HST will affect your business. Ensure you have the competitive edge by being prepared for the coming changes.

 

Preparing for HST

Thursday, October 15, 2009

11:30am to 2:00pm

 

Location: The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa

Panel speakers:

 - Dr. Keith Martin, Liberal MP

 - Jocelyn Jenkins, General Manager, Victoria Conference Centre

Cost: Member $25, Non Member $35 (payment by cash or cheque only)

Register NOW! Registration for this event closes at 4:00pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

 

2010 Telus World Skins – Jul 29, 2009

Just Announced!

Victoria will welcome golfers and visitors from around the globe when it hosts the TELUS World Skins Game at Bear Mountain Resort, June 21 and 22, 2010. 

As part of TELUS’ ongoing commitment TELUS and organizers have selected The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place as the benefiting charity.

More details at www.telusskins.com

18th Annual DMC Golf Tournament – Jul 1, 2009

Tourism Victoria has just hosted their 18th Annual DMC Golf Tournament at Olympic View Golf Course on a bright and beautiful afternoon. The event was well attended by our members and we’d like to thank you all for your generous support!

Congratulations to our winners:
 
First – Olympic View Team
Second – Budget Rent a Car of Victoria Team
Third – CHEK News Team
 
A special congratulations to Jamie Reilly of the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria for sinking a Hole-in-One and winning Green Fees for two to any GolfBC property in British Columbia.
 
A big thank you to all of our hole sponsors – we appreciate your support of Tourism Victoria and the tourism industry! Click here to view our sponsors. We look forward to seeing everyone out again next year!