Tourism is an important industry on Vancouver Island, so it’s exciting to see local businesses and individuals rewarded for the work they do in the field.
Victoria-based Accent Inns Inc. was named tourism employer of the year at the recent Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. These awards, which recognize the people, places, organizations and events that go above and beyond to offer superior tourism experiences in Canada, recognized 12 organizations and seven individuals. Among them was Diane Selkirk, a frequent contributor to Douglas magazine, who was named travel media professional of the year.
Accent Inns, its president and CEO Mandy Farmer, and the company’s Leading with Love philosophy were also recently recognized for having one of Canada’s best corporate cultures by the Canada’s Most Admired Awards program. These awards, founded by Waterstone Human Capital to celebrate best practices in high-performance culture and leadership, also recognized local business StarFish Medical.
