To support Surrey’s tourism community, we’ve gathered a collection of helpful resources from across the tourism sector. Explore industry research, training opportunities, funding programs, and tools designed to help your business stay informed, connected, and ready to welcome visitors.

DESTINATION BC | LEARNING CENTRE

Destination BC’s Learning Centre offers free resources and tools for tourism businesses, including articles, guides, templates, and videos covering digital marketing, experience development, social media, travel trade, visitor insights, safety and emergency preparedness, accessible tourism, and more. Your GO-TO for “HOW-TO”.

GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | CLAIM YOUR FREE LISTING

Google My Business is a free tool that helps visitors find accurate information about your business across Google Search and Google Maps. A claimed listing allows you to manage your hours, location, contact details, and directions, helping potential guests find you quickly, especially on mobile devices.

TRIPADVISOR | CLAIM YOUR FREE LISTING

TripAdvisor is one of the world’s most established travel platforms and remains a trusted reference point for travellers researching where to stay, eat, and explore. Reviews, rankings, and profiles on TripAdvisor often influence travel decisions and appear prominently in search results. Claiming and managing your listing ensures your business is represented accurately, reflects your values, and allows you to actively engage with visitor feedback.

HELLOBC LISTING | TRIPADVISOR - BC COLLECTIVE

HelloBC.com is British Columbia’s official consumer travel website and a trusted source for trip planning, inspiration, and decision making. Destination BC partners with TripAdvisor to ensure verified tourism businesses appear consistently across both platforms. Once your HelloBC listing is connected, updates made to your TripAdvisor profile automatically appear on HelloBC.com, helping ensure accurate, up-to-date information across authoritative travel channels.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS | DESTINATION BC RESEARCH CENTRE

Explore Destination BC’s Research Hub for valuable tourism data and insights. Access reports, statistics, and industry research that can help inform marketing decisions, support business planning, and strengthen tourism development across British Columbia.

QUEER CHAMBER LISTING | GET RAINBOW REGISTERED

Rainbow Registered certification shows visitors that your business is inclusive and welcoming. Through QueerChamber.ca, you gain access to a national network, industry insights, directory listings, and year-round networking opportunities.