Brief: Tourism Revelstoke lists COVID-19 recovery supports for businesses
In a recent newsletter, Tourism Revelstoke listed the current programs available to local business owners.
In a recent newsletter, Tourism Revelstoke listed the current programs available to local business owners.
We spoke with Revelstoke organizations to find out about their near-term response to the B.C. flooding crisis that has created major transportation disruption in B.C.
If you’re just arriving in Revelstoke, you’ll find that Revelstoke is a great place to visit and an even better place to live. Many of our residents are people who visited on a ski holiday, stayed for the season, and then ended up staying even longer. Get ready to commit to moving here for the long term
The campaign’s aims were to foster a connection between visitors and our community, to support our local non-profits, to drive visitation in the shoulder season, and to educate visitors about the efforts that go into projects like these.
On Aug. 31, Tourism Revelstoke announced their Thanksgiving Back campaign. From Sept. 25 to Sept. 26 and Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, the initiative offers accommodation rebates to visitors who participate in local volunteer projects.
Watch: Tourism Revelstoke Marketing & Destination Director Meghan Tabor discusses what new travel restrictions in place until May 25 means for Revelstoke tourism operators.
Despite the non-essential travel ban and Tourism Revelstoke telling visitors to postpone, Revelstoke experienced a busy holiday followed by a spike in COVID-19 cases. The city councillor now asks the province to step it up.
It’s hoped the campaign will help spur recognition of the importance of Avalanche Canada’s avalanche forecasting and safety programs
'Revelstoke businesses have shown themselves to be resilient, creative, and innovative, but we anticipate that the limitations set by Covid-19 will continue for the foreseeable future.'
The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Revelstoke say accommodation in Revelstoke is down by more than 45 per cent since March. The two organizations are asking the provincial government to come up with a stimulus package for BC’s tourism industry.