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Richmond hotel workers secure 30% wage increase, end strike

Richmond hotel workers secure 30% wage increase, end strike

Ratified union contract for Sheraton employees includes new health benefits and return-to-work bonuses.
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Creating a ‘wow’ factor makes corporate events memorable

Creating a ‘wow’ factor makes corporate events memorable

Whether for brand awareness or fundraising, distinctive events can leave an impression
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Unionized employees at Hotel Grand Pacific vote to strike

Unionized employees at Hotel Grand Pacific vote to strike

No date of a potential action by members of Unifor Local 14 has been set.
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Hotel worker unrest spreads across B.C. as negotiations stall

Hotel worker unrest spreads across B.C. as negotiations stall

Residence Inn Downtown Vancouver – Marriott workers in second week of strike
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End-of-summer tourism bounce not materializing in Kelowna

End-of-summer tourism bounce not materializing in Kelowna

B.C.'s short-term rental restrictions are hampering tourism activity in the region, some business owners say
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Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

The travel advice cautions that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time and can deteriorate quickly.
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B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

"This year we've noticed a dramatic downturn in traffic. It has really impacted our sales. I've had to cut staff," says winery owner.
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Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Visitors to Vancouver paid an average $336.53 for a hotel-room night in June – the third-highest monthly rate in the region's history
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Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Canada in February gave Mexicans one day's notice that it was reimposing a requirement for them to get visas for entry, with few exemptions
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Where are all the tourists? Slow summer worries Kelowna businesses

Where are all the tourists? Slow summer worries Kelowna businesses

Tourism operators seek solutions to summer slowdown
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