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Remembering the “Human” in Human Resources
By Marcia Hammonds, CHRP
Having worked in human resources and recruitment for longer than I would like to admit, I remain constantly taken aback by how pleasantly surprised and grateful prospective candidates are when you get back to them regarding their application to a...
Spotlight on Chinese Travel to Canada and BC - BC Market Share Declining!
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (Tourism Highlights 2011), “the top ten ranking by international tourism spenders shows one remarkable change in 2010, with China (US$ 55 billion)...
Spotlight on BC & Alberta Comparing BC and Alberta Tourism Indicators
The idea for this Spotlight arose following a surprising conversation with friends who live in Victoria and had just returned from a road trip to Alberta. “So, how was your trip?” “It was great...
Spotlight on Travel by Americans
There have been many news stories over the last decade focusing on trends in travel by Americans. Based on these stories, the average person on the street likely has the impression that travel by Americans is trending down – if it hasn’t crashed altogether.
Reasons for the reported decline in travel by Americans...
Spotlight on Bus Travel
In Chemistry’s Tourism Bulletins we report monthly data from BC Ferries related to the number of buses that travel between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. These buses include charter, commuter (e.g., Pacific Coach Lines) and tour buses.
Anecdotal feedback that tour bus traffic has been declining over the...
