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Engaged members in a
campaign to reverse the federal government decision to eliminate the GST
Visitor Rebate Program. |
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Meetings with PC leadership hopefuls Jim Dinning, Mark Norris and Lyle Oberg
concerning Tourism competitiveness and
human resources issues. |
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Actively
participated in the development of the Tourism Improvement Fee (TIF)providing
input on TIF operational details as well as an ongoing oversight role to
ensure TIF funds are being used to advance the interests of the
accommodation sector. |
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Enhanced
research, advocacy and marketing efforts to support BLLHMA’s campaign to
attract and retain Banff & Lake Louise’s future labour requirements. |
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For the
first time, completed an in-depth analysis of BLLHMA’s role and purpose
including the development of a strategic plan, business plan and annual
budget. |
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Provided
input to the Banff Community Plan to ensure a balanced approach to social,
environmental and economic planning. |
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Attended
the Annual Banff National Park Planning Forum. BLLHMA addressed: Banff
build-out, state of National Park assets, branding and marketing Banff
National Park, Trans-Canada Highway, and human resource attraction and
retention issues. |
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Continued
liaison with local MLA, Janis Tarchuk, MP Myron Thompson and other
provincial and federal representatives to ensure Banff-Lake Louise
accommodation sector issues are being advanced. |
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Ongoing
input on Town of Banff strategies and polices that impact the accommodation
sector, including participation on the Mayor’s Transportation Mini-Summit
and active engagement in researching transportation best practices that
could be adopted for the Banff-Lake Louise region. |
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Ongoing
commitment to environmental stewardship. The Banff-Lake Louise area
continues to maintain the highest density of rated hotels in Canada for
“green” ecorating programs. |
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Sponsored
a number of key organizations and events including: Banff Child Care Centre,
Winter Start Street Festival, Canada’s West Marketplace, Santa’s Anonymous,
One Hot Summer and Canada Day. |
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Representation on the Board of Directors of: Banff Lake Louise Tourism,
Travel Alberta, Canadian Rockies Tourism Destination Region and the Alberta
Hotel and Lodging Association. |
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Ongoing
support of our community with the proceeds from the 7th Annual Banff Lake
Louise Fall Charity Classic Golf Tournament provided to the Banff Child Care
Centre. |
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Hosted
the 8th Annual Welcoming Reception and Trade Show for Associate Members. |
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