Sheena Walper, HR Manager of Kitchen Table Group reflects on the valuable experience gained working in restaurants and shares tips for carving out a long-term career.

Upstay’s Chief Operations Officer Bonnie Li shares her experience for managing culturally diverse teams and maintaining balance.

Destination Vancouver's Director of Market Development shares her advice for tourism networking and advancing your career.

Hear from our featured talent for our upcoming Yes Shef! event on their career barriers and vision for the F&B industry.

Flytographer’s CEO & Founder Nicole Smith shares her brave journey to building a multi-million dollar travel brand.

Whistler Ziptrek's Chief Financial Officer enlightens us with her commitment to sustainable tourism and passion for financial literacy.

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre's Manager & Cultural Coordinator shares her passion for preserving culture, language and community.

Meet Suzy, an HR Specialist at Wall Centre Hotels who's redefining what it means to be a working parent.

We're shining a spotlight on the woman behind Langley's beloved brewery, Locality Brewing, who's pouring her passion into every pint.

It all begins with an idea.Teresa is a true Woman of WORTH and we were thrilled to have her take the time out of her schedule to let us get to know her better. In this interview, she shares her advice for other women who are seeking leadership roles along with ways we can all support the female-led Indigenous tourism industry.

We recently chatted with Woman of WORTH, Tia Kambas, Director of Operations, Chambar Restaurant, on her exciting new project: Spring Break Camp! Click the link below to learn more about Tia and this unique initiative that’s fun for kids and helps working parents.

Sandy has made a name for herself in Vancouver’s prestigious dining industry, currently holding the role of Chef de Cuisine at Archer, which offers an elevated take on the diverse flavours of modern Canadian cuisine. Her experience in the kitchen runs deep, previously holding roles at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Torafuku, and Victor Steakhouse, to name a few. Working with a team of powerful women in the kitchen of Archer, Sandy knows the importance of powerful female chefs leading kitchens around the city. Keep reading to learn more about Sandy and her food ethos.

Joining the Tourism Industry Association of Canada as its President and CEO in March 2021, Beth wasted no time bringing heightened awareness of the importance of tourism in Canada and working on the organization’s efforts to recover the industry from the impact of COVID-19. With experience in the tourism industry for over 25 years, Beth exemplifies what it means to be a Woman of WORTH and we were lucky enough to have her take time out of her busy schedule to tell us about her memorable career moments so far, her advice for other women in the industry, and more.

It is hard to believe, Candace Campo and her Indigenous Tourism company, Talaysay Tours hit a milestone of 20 years of operations in 2022. While Candace admits balancing personal life and work life is an ongoing challenge, she made time to sit down and speak with us about her career journey and advice for other women seeking leadership roles.

The first thing you need to know about Mandy is that she LEADS WITH LOVE. Accent Inns recently shared this love, with a generous $5,000 donation to be WORTH Association’s first Champion Sponsor. We connected with Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns and Hotel Zed, on what inspired the donation and her own inspiring career journey.

Alana Dickson is a familiar name to many in BC’s hospitality sector through her role as Executive Director of the BC Hospitality Foundation. We sat down with this powerful marketing leader to understand her journey, advice for up-and-coming leaders and what lies ahead for BC Hospitality Foundation.

This year WORTH led the Marion Harper Treskin Leadership Award along with the generosity of Marion Harper Treskin, outgoing Chair of the Board of Directors at Destination Vancouver. This award is a one-time ($2000) scholarship awarded to a Woman of Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality. We received 41 applications from inspiring and ambitious Women of WORTH but could only choose one.

Whistler has adapted to ever-changing public health orders while still managing to provide a world-class experience. Navigating through the challenges is Barrett Fisher, President & CEO of Tourism Whistler. Barrett has taken the time to share some of her experiences dealing with the current state of the industry, career highlights and words of wisdom for the next generation of Women of WORTH.

For the past 25 years, Brenda Baptiste has been instrumental in her efforts to grow Indigenous Tourism in her role as Chair of Indigenous Tourism Association BC. Brenda has her hands full between serving on the Coalition of BC Tourism & Hospitality Businesses and the Board for Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia but she may time to speak with us about her leadership journey and the importance of Indigenous Tourism.

Business in Vancouver’s recent article highlighting 12 predominantly white men as the top restaurateurs and chefs in the city left us shaking our heads and eager to profile a female chef. Kendall Clancy recently connected with Barbara Gregoire, Sous Chef for Fairmont Waterfront. With 25 years of experience, Barbara has a lot to share on following your passions and battling barriers. Read more on why now is the time for the female workforce to “show up and show off”.