Chemistry in the Media
Articles of Interest
Presentation on Economic and HR Trends affecting Vancouver Island Tourism – presented to the members of BC Lodging and Campground Association
From an overview of global economic issues, to a review of accommodation...
Victoria Tourism Consultant Questioning BC Transit Plan to Shuttle Cruise-Ship Passengers
A Victoria tourism consultant is questioning why B.C. Transit wants to provide buses to pick up cruise ship passengers when long-...
Visits to Canada From the U.S. Remain Flat
Victoria businesses hoping for an increase in tourist visits this year are not getting much help from the U.S. market, according to data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada...
Nanaimo Tourism Strategy Outlines Goals to Increase Visitors
The Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation’s new tourism strategic plan aims to grow the industry by supporting the efforts of local groups, bolstering community pride and collaborating...
Victoria Technology, Tourism Sectors Vow Better Collaboration to Weather Sluggish Economy
Stronger collaboration among economic sectors and building a more unified Victoria brand that better tells the city’s story to the world could be key to unlocking the potential of...
Employees Creative in Tardiness Excuses
Uh, boss. I’m going to be a little late for work today because …
- I had to put a raincoat on my cement duck lawn ornament because the forecast calls for rain.
- My wife was so mad at me that...
Victoria Steak-House Out, Burger King in, as Fast-Food Dominates in Troubled Economy
On the ground floor of 910 Government St., brown paper covers the windows and hides workers putting the finishing touches on a new Burger King restaurant. On the second floor directly above,...
Victoria Hoteliers Hit With More Empty Rooms in 2012
There were fewer heads hitting the pillows in Greater Victoria’s 4,300 hotel rooms during 2012.
Data from Victoria-based Chemistry Consulting released late Tuesday showed the average hotel room occupancy...
Plan Unveiled to Boost Tourism Industry
The province is establishing a new Crown corporation to handle tourism marketing, and the move is being met with mixed reviews.
Destination B.C. will take over from Tourism B.C., which the...
A Fresh Start in Estevan Village for Paprika Bistro
Oak Bay eatery Paprika changing its name, menu and hours…
There will be fewer choice words uttered and it will be done without a pugnacious, blond-haired chef barking orders.
But the owner of Paprika...
