Tourism, hospitality industry supports B.C. immunization efforts

Prince George – A new partnership will employ more than 1,400 tourism and hospitality workers in mass vaccination clinics – creating hundreds of jobs for B.C.’s hard-hit tourism, hospitality, and sports sectors.

“British Columbians have risen to many challenges during this past year, with people and businesses finding new and innovative ways to support each other,” said Premier John Horgan. “People who work in the hard-hit tourism and hospitality sector have answered the call to help with B.C.’s immunization plan. This partnership will provide new jobs for people while contributing to B.C.’s already accelerated vaccine rollout.”

Tourism and hospitality businesses have already begun to call and train hundreds of staff who have been laid off due to the pandemic. Workers from these industries will provide their expertise and logistical support as non-clinical staff at immunization clinics to help move people through the clinics efficiently and safely. Many of these workers bring additional language skills as well. Community partners in this program include: