Special Report: B.C. Tourism, Arts, Culture Minister Lisa Beare

Vista Radio conducted an interview with Lisa Beare, B.C. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Friday.

We touched on a number of topics including:

  • Salvaging the tourism season in B.C. with more domestic travellers
  • The reopening of hotels, motels, and resorts during Phase 3 of the recovery plan
  • Negative financial impact COVID-19 has had on the sector
  • The ability to acquire more domestic travellers with WestJet and Air Canada ending physically distanced flights
  • Financial support for seasonal businesses
  • How sports organizations and leagues can operate during the pandemic

LISTEN HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW:

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