The Council of Tourism Associations
(COTA) of BC is an advocacy organization that represents the more than 18,000
tourism operations across the province.With a staff complement of four
persons under the direction of its Board of Directors, COTA works primarily in
the areas of proactive and reactive advocacy as well as communications. The
organization has accumulated an impressive list of deliverables over the years,
and in the past year has been responsible or principally involved in the
following:
Mining/Exploration/Tourism Memorandum of Understanding
Settlement of the contentious Lillooet Land and Resource Use Plan
Successful Tourism Industry Conference
Release of a Comprehensive Insurance/Financing Report
Launch of an Insurance / Risk Management Program
Release of the first draft of a Tourism Transportation Strategy
Overhaul of the provincial motor carrier licensing system
Tourism Futures Strategy, leading to a doubling of tourism marketing funds for
British Columbia
A concerted effort by industry experts brings issues straight to the policy
makers. COTA analyzes policies, develops relationships with key government and
industry stakeholders and works to reduce regulatory barriers affecting the
tourism industry, thereby facilitating the business of its members. Membership
in COTA means participation in the formation of these advocacy and lobbying
agendas aimed at all levels of government.
Suite 1208, 409 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E 3L2
Phone: (604) 685-5956
www.cotabc.com |
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