– Presented to Capilano University Tourism and Recreation program: Role of sector organizations (i.e. WTA, BCROA, TIABC, etc.) in supporting the tourism industry through the creation of favourable government policies.
– Concluded Royal Roads University collaborative project on Restorative Tourism and mentoring tourism program students on adventure tourism management issues.
– Participation in the Provincial Trail Advisory Committee subcommittee creating a sustainable trail funding concept. Phase 1 project on trail funding exploratory research completed. Phase 2 begins in January 2021.
– Member of the Invasive Species Council Tourism Advisory committee: Monthly conference calls supporting the Invasive species council work on educational programs for tourism operators to stop the spread of invasive species in BC. A survey was circulated to WTA members via the newsletter in September. Preparations being made for ISC Video Interview on invasive plants introduction from recreational activities.
– Supporting Small Ship Tour operators project initiative: supporting logistics, communications and project management for the Marine Debris Removal project. Report and budget reporting. Media contacts and interviews. Contract administration and liaison.
– Presentation to the Tourism Task Force on suggestions for changes to the government’s approach on assistance to the tourism industry.