British Columbia declares funding for 24 local tourism events

Monday, September 10, 2018

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of the province has declared funding to help endorsing 24 events across B.C.

 
Provided through the Tourism Events Program of the government, the financial support will offer help in marketing effort in order to attract visitors from outside the province to the tourism sector of B.C.

 
The Victoria World Accordion and Tango Festival/68th World Accordion Championships in November and the Comox Filberg Festival in Aug. 2019 are recipients from Vancouver Island.

 
Earlier events on the Island like the 2017 Women’s World Rugby Sevens in Langford and GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon were a part of the program.

 
The ministry explains that the events provide tourism and economic effect throughout British Columbia and motivate people across the globe to visit.

 
“British Columbians have created events and festivals which deliver world-class entertainment for visitors and locals alike,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture in a statement.

 
“Our government is supporting communities and local tourism by providing important funding that will help make these events even more successful. This funding will help attract even more people to enjoy the great experiences our province offers.”

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