Business Lunch: Focused Growth, Lasting Impact: Tourism, Community and the Outlook Ahead
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In Whistler, tourism is the heart of our economy, creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and delivering services and amenities that make Whistler an amazing place to both visit and live.
In 2026, Destination BC launched their 2026-2028 Corporate Strategy: Focused Growth, Lasting Impact – a visionary roadmap designed to double provincial tourism revenue by 2036, and to help create a better future, economically, socially, culturally and environmentally.
Join us in the Grand Foyer at the Whistler Conference Centre for a special business luncheon event with Richard Porges, President & CEO of Destination BC (DBC).
Fresh from launching Destination BC’s new 2026–2028 strategy, Richard will share how the strategy plans to grow tourism in a way that delivers stronger returns, not just for visitors, but for businesses and communities like Whistler.
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from provincial tourism leadership, gain clarity on where tourism is heading, and understand what it means for your business.
We’ll close with a facilitated discussion focused on Whistler, so you can connect the dots between provincial strategy and local opportunity.
Key Takeaways:
- How Destination BC's strategy is:
- Growing tourism to drive visitation across both peak and off-peak seasons
- Increasing stronger economic benefits for people living in BC
- How the Super, Natural British Columbia® brand family, including iconic places and routes, are being leveraged to compete globally
- What Destination BC’s strategy means in practical terms for Whistler businesses today
🎟️ Seats are limited—secure your spot early!
Early Bird Pricing (Available May 5 - 11)
Members $79 | Future Members $99
Standard Pricing (Available May 12 - June 11
Members $89 | Future Members $109
In 2026, Destination BC launched their 2026-2028 Corporate Strategy: Focused Growth, Lasting Impact – a visionary roadmap designed to double provincial tourism revenue by 2036, and to help create a better future, economically, socially, culturally and environmentally.
Join us in the Grand Foyer at the Whistler Conference Centre for a special business luncheon event with Richard Porges, President & CEO of Destination BC (DBC).
Fresh from launching Destination BC’s new 2026–2028 strategy, Richard will share how the strategy plans to grow tourism in a way that delivers stronger returns, not just for visitors, but for businesses and communities like Whistler.
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from provincial tourism leadership, gain clarity on where tourism is heading, and understand what it means for your business.
We’ll close with a facilitated discussion focused on Whistler, so you can connect the dots between provincial strategy and local opportunity.
Key Takeaways:
- How Destination BC's strategy is:
- Growing tourism to drive visitation across both peak and off-peak seasons
- Increasing stronger economic benefits for people living in BC
- How the Super, Natural British Columbia® brand family, including iconic places and routes, are being leveraged to compete globally
- What Destination BC’s strategy means in practical terms for Whistler businesses today
🎟️ Seats are limited—secure your spot early!
Early Bird Pricing (Available May 5 - 11)
Members $79 | Future Members $99
Standard Pricing (Available May 12 - June 11
Members $89 | Future Members $109
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Where is it happening?
Whistler Conference Center, 4010 Whistler Way,Whistler, Canada
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Host or PublisherWhistler Chamber of Commerce
