HelloBC^® Listings Program

The HelloBC® Listings Program connects consumers to tourism products they may want to experience while visiting BC.
Tourism businesses, including Activities, Attractions, Events, Transportation and Accommodations can purchase a listing on HelloBC.com which includes its network of international websites including the UK, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and a new site in Germany. Accommodation properties that are inspected and approved can also purchase a listing in the Approved Accommodations Guide.

The Opportunity

Tourism BC’s HelloBC® Listings Program provides tourism businesses with exposure to millions of consumers whom they might not otherwise reach. This includes exposure to over 8 million visitors to the HelloBC.com worldwide website network, Tourism BC’s call centre and over 100 Visitor Centres.

Enroll in the HelloBC® Listings Program now.

How much does it cost to participate?

See Program Pricing

What does my listing include?

Approved Accommodations

Base listings include:

Business name
Contact information
A 100-word online description and a 40-word print description
One ‘accommodation category’ choice
One video
Charges and fees
A map pinpointing your location
Information regarding your services, amenities, facilities, policies and restrictions
Print and online enhancements can be purchased at an additional cost.

Activities, Attractions, Golf, Ski and Transportation

Base listings include:

Business name
Contact information
A weblink to your website
A 100-word description
One category choice (winery, horseback riding, etc.)
Two photographs
One video
Hours of operation
Admission pricing
A map pinpointing your location
Information regarding your services, amenities, facilities, policies and restrictions
Enhancements, such as more photographs, email and services descriptions can be purchased at an additional cost.

Festivals and Events

Base listings include:

Business name
Contact information
A weblink to your website
A 100-word description
One ‘event theme’ choice
Two photographs
One video
Hours of operation
Admission pricing
A map pinpointing your location
Information regarding your services, amenities, facilities, policies and restrictions
Enhancements, such as more photographs, email and services descriptions can be purchased at an additional cost.

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What are the enrollment deadlines?

Enroll now for the Accommodations program! Approved Accommodation enrollment runs June through August of each year in order to ensure placement in the printed Approved Accommodation Guide. Printed guide enrollment closes firmly on August 31, 2010. Enroll before midnight on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 and receive two free online photos and one free online weblink.
Enrollment in the online portion of the program is ongoing throughout the year, with program pricing charged on a January through December basis (so the earlier you enroll, the more value you receive).
Activities, Attractions, Golf, Ski and Transportation businesses and Festivals and Events are encouraged to enrolll in the Fall of each year, for the following year.

Enroll Now

Enroll in the HelloBC® Listings Program now.
The following links provide useful information on the HelloBC® Listings Program:

Approved Accommodations

Included in your base listing is the ability to embed one video into your online listing. This is an exciting addition that allows you to really showcase the experience you offer! Read how to embed a video into your listing. See a sample of a listing with a video.

Activities, Attractions, Golf, Ski and Transportation
Included as part of the your base listing is a 100-word description of your business (this was previously 40 words) giving you more space to describe your tourism experience in detail and use key words for which consumers are likely to be searching.
Also included in your base listing is the ability to embed one video into your online listing. This is an exciting addition that allows you to really showcase the experience you offer! Read how to embed a video into your listing. See a sample of a listing with a video.

Finally, don't forget that your base listing includes one weblink to drive consumers directly to your business website and two photographs.

Festivals & Events

Included in your base listing is the ability to embed one video into your online listing. This is an exciting addition that allows you to really showcase the experience you offer! (For instructions on how to embed a video into your listing, Read how to embed a video into your listing. See a sample of a listing with a video