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The
British
Columbia & Yukon Hotels'
Association
 Mr.
Ashley Haslett was appointed Communications Manager
of The British Columbia & Yukon Hotels'
Association in 2004. Haslett is responsible for
media relations as well as communicating matters of
policy to hoteliers, industry partners, and
government. "Ashley is an experienced
communications and government relations
professional," says James Chase, Chief Executive
Officer of the BCYHA. "Having worked for government
in three different jurisdictions, he brings with
him a wealth of experience and we welcome him at a
very exciting time forour organization."
Prior to
joining the BCYHA, Haslett served as a Constituency
Assistant for Vancouver- Burrard MLA Lorne
Mayencourt, was a Ministerial Advisor for the South
Australia Government, and was an Executive
Assistant for the Minister of Health, Government of
Manitoba. His government and public relations
experience will serve the BCYHA members well in
this new position.
Headquartered
in Vancouver, the BCYHA is dedicated to improving
and growing the tourism and hospitality industry
within British Columbia and the Yukon. With 580
hotel members and nearly 200 affiliate members, it
represents an industry with revenue in excess of
$3.1 billion, 48,000 rooms and more than 45,000
employees. A significant component of BC's $9.3
billion tourism trade with member representation in
almost every community throughout BC and the Yukon
gives the association a strong voice at all levels
of government. BCYHA members have invested heavily
into their communities and as a result, are
integral partners in steering the future
development of the province and
territory.
Contact:
James Chase
Chief Executive Officer
BC & Yukon Hotels' Association
604-443-4751
200, 948 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z
1N9
Telephone: (604) 681-7164
Toll Free: 1-800-663-3153
Facsimile: (604) 681-7649
Toll Free Fax: 1-866-220-2032
E-Mail:
hotel@bcyha.com
http://www.bcyha.com
Purpose: The purpose of our
association is to enhance the financial viability
of our members in the accommodation and hospitality
industry through initiatives in government
relations, marketing, education, training,
technology, and the promotion of excellence,
professionalism and social
responsibility.
The BCYHA is a trade
association with over 570 member hotels and 200
member affiliates. BCYHA is committed to the
advancement and continued improvement of the
lodging industry in British Columbia and the
Yukon.
- over 48,000 rooms strong
and growing, the BCYHA represents an industry with
more than 35,000 employees.
- a strong industry
association with representation from all areas of
the Province and Yukon Territory on its Board of
Directors.
- a vital communications
network between other hoteliers throughout the
Province, Yukon Territory and Canada. BCYHA
staff and executive members maintain regular
liaison with the Hotel Association of Canada and
other provincial associations on matters pertaining
to our industry.
Tourism Growth:
BCYHA works closely with the Ministry of
Tourism and related groups to build an even larger
tourism industry in B.C.
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