PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
by Tim Rodgers

As I complete my term and look at the accomplishments of the association, it has been an honour to be your president for the past two years. I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with a board of dedicated hoteliers whose goal is to improve and grow our industry. 

The long overdue Study on the Effective Use of 2% Tax has been completed and we continue to assist hoteliers in understanding this complex issue as the study is rolled out. Another area, which we are diligently working on, pertains to the labour shortage being faced in this province. We have built better government relations with the current government that are allowing us to see changes that are needed for our industry. We will continue to build partnerships to allow us to ensure you are being well represented and informed. 

Let me take this opportunity to thank the BCYHA team for their dedication throughout my term, and lastly, I hope that many of you will be able to attend the conference and trade show in November. I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!