It is hard to believe, Candace Campo and her Indigenous Tourism company, Talaysay Tours hit a milestone of 20 years of operations in 2022. While Candace admits balancing personal life and work life is an ongoing challenge, she made time to sit down and speak with us about her career journey and advice for other women seeking leadership roles.

Quitting your job brings up all the feels. One second, you’re feeling liberated, empowered and incredibly optimistic and the next you’re doubting your decision, worrying about the potential backlash and guilt-ridden over letting people down. So how can you resign smoothly and on good terms?

Let’s be honest, job searching is exhausting. There are countless job postings to sift through, all while cautiously thinking “I could do that” rather than “I want to do that!”. It took me quitting my job with nothing lined up to see what was going wrong in my search. Here are my top five tips on how to get clear on what you want and go after the right opportunities.

For the past 25 years, Brenda Baptiste has been instrumental in her efforts to grow Indigenous Tourism in her role as Chair of Indigenous Tourism Association BC. Brenda has her hands full between serving on the Coalition of BC Tourism & Hospitality Businesses and the Board for Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia but she may time to speak with us about her leadership journey and the importance of Indigenous Tourism.

Since the pandemic, many workers have faced increased burnout and pressure along with a strain on corporate culture. For many in recreation, tourism and hospitality there was the added pressure of inconsistent shifts and income, heavier workloads for the same (or less) pay, challenging customers and health concerns. So how do you know if you should stay or go? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to help with planning out your next steps.

Whether you’re trying to support a loved one in their anxiety, facing your own challenges or experiencing new triggers and feelings, it is important to understand anxiety to know how to best manage it. We spoke with local therapist Kristina Hayer of HayerWellness for advice on how to interpret and cope with anxiety and balancing showing up for others struggling while protecting your own mental health.

Maya Lange has become a household name for many in B.C.’s tourism industry through her impactful role as VP of Global Marketing for Destination British Columbia. Read on to find out more about what lies ahead for the tourism industry and Maya’s advice on conquering impostor syndrome, building a strong network and the power of pivoting.

If you’re feeling disconnected from the tourism and hospitality industries, there are some great opportunities in March to reconnect with your industry peers and brush up on your knowledge. We rounded up 5 can’t miss low-cost and free options to help you build your resume and connections while staying on top of trends.

It is no secret that travel is going to look different this Winter season, with so many transportation providers experiencing service disruption and unclear demand forecasts. So what should you expect and plan for to maximize your safety and minimize stress? I’ve rounded up the latest information on the top transportation options in B.C. to get you up-to-speed.

It has been a challenging year for many of you and we know the strain the pandemic has put on your mental and emotional well-being. We spoke with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Orli Paling for advice on how to take care during this unprecedented time. So whether you're grieving old colleagues, struggling in an unhealthy work environment or not working, you'll want to read this.

There’s something about a “weekend getaway” that has a ring to it. The preservation of valuable vacation days and weekend entertainment offerings is undeniably enticing. For those employed in hospitality and tourism, the crowds on weekends are both dreaded and profitable.

As we enter this new era of travel, it’s time to be open to making sacrifices for safety.