For summer 2022, we are featuring BC’s Tourism Industry rather than one employer! BC’s Tourism industry is a substantial economic driver for the province with communities in every corner of the province being impacted by the travel habits and experiences of visitors.
If you are considering working in the tourism industry, here’s a short quiz on some tourism employment information you may be interested to know!
Send in your answers by August 31 2022 and you will automatically be entered to win a draw for a $50 Gas Gift Card!
Please note: One entry per person. Odds of winning dependent on the number of entries received. Answers will be provided in September.
Good luck and have fun!
1. What % of all jobs in the BC Tourism industry were FULL TIME in 2021?
a) 21%
b) 46%
c) 62%
2. What % of all jobs in the BC Tourism industry were PERMANENT in 2021?
a) 46%
b) 62%
c) 70%
3. What was the average wage (including Tips and commissions) of a Tourism job in BC in 2021?
a) $18.57
b) $21.45
c) $24.00
4. Which of the following was a “back in the day” accommodation provider in the Parksville/Qualicum Beach Region?
a) The Rod & Gun Hotel
b) Crump Hotel
c) Qualicum Beach Hotel
d) The Sunset Inn
e) Craig’s On The Sea Auto Camp
f) Island Hall Resort
g) St Andews Lodge
h) All of the above
Don’t forget to submit your answers in order for your chance to win the gift card and have a fabulous summer!
