About Us - Partners in Tourism

About Us

Partners in Tourism is a group of passionate and forward-thinking tourism professionals who have identified the importance of giving back to the tourism and hospitality industry as well as the local community.

Partners in Tourism was created to foster future generations of tourism and hospitality industry professionals.

B.C.’s tourism and hospitality sector is a thriving and integral part of the local economy, generating a total of $7.1 billion in revenue in 2020 with current employment of 46,400. With over 19,690 tourism businesses operating in British Columbia, there are opportunities to start a career in many tourism job sectors including accommodation, food and beverage, adventure tourism, attractions, events and conferences, transportation, and tourism services.

Behind the Name

The name Partners in Tourism was conceived with the notion that all parties, services, and offerings are related and contribute to the local tourism and hospitality industry; therefore, all parties are partners of the industry. With this in mind, the society will continue to raise funds to support our future generations and grow B.C.’s economy through educational bursaries and opportunities for professional development within the wide-reaching industry.

Since 2006, the society has provided funding for special projects including the purchasing of culinary equipment, professional development, and financial assistance to hospitality students in excess of $700,000.

Partners In Toursim 2023 Invitational Golf Tournament

Annual Giving

The Partners in Tourism Invitational Golf Tournament (formally TIP) was established in 2006 to foster future generations of tourism professionals through scholarships and awards raised primarily through the annual golf tournament. With the goal of placing the funds directly into the hands of the students and programs, $60,000 in bursaries are distributed to students and programs on an annual basis.

Photo by Charles Zuckerman

Les Clefs d’Or Bursary

Partners in Tourism Invitational Golf Tournament is thrilled to support the professional concierge association Les Clefs d’Or Canada, BC Region by sponsoring one member to attend an International Congress. The Partners in Tourism Bursary provides the member with an opportunity to network with colleagues from around the world, attend the Education Symposium and the Annual General Meeting of the association.

The prestigious members of Les Clefs d’Or are the foundation of hospitality within our hotels and are true ambassadors to the city. Every year they volunteer to tirelessly campaign for sponsorship, donations and fulfill positions to ensure Partners in Tourism Invitational Golf Tournament is a memorable event.