BLLHA Emergency Preparedness Resources

Important Emergency Communication Resources

In the event of a local emergency such as a wildfire, severe storm, river flooding, train derailment or other human or natural emergency event, it is important to share timely and accurate information with employees and visitors. Knowing where to find this information quickly is key to preparedness.

Below you will find a list of sites and local communication resources to share with leaders and team members. These organizations include the Town of Banff, Parks Canada – Banff National Park (including Lake Louise and ID9), Banff and Lake Louise Tourism, as well as regional resources regarding wildfires, air quality, road conditions and weather.

A summary of Emergency Communication Resources can be found HERE.

Stay Connected Through Basecamp

BLLHA is committed to providing industry preparedness resources as well as being a direct communication link to industry in the event of an emergency.
Basecamp is utilized as the primary hub for industry preparedness planning, community resources, emergency response updates, and timely communications. Members can contact Karli, BLLHA’s Director of Workforce & Destination Initiatives, at karli@bllha.ca for access.

BLLHA Public Relations Communications

Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Mentorship Program

BLLHA is excited to launch the Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Mentorship Program. Open to those working in Banff or Lake Louise, this initiative offers two, six-month intakes each year with the hope of matching 25 mentors and 25 mentees. Over this period, each pair must meet a minimum of six times for at least one hour in person or via video call.

The program is designed to connect professionals that are one step apart in their careers, with room for participants to be both mentors and mentees. Program applicants will state a goal they are hoping to achieve with the support of mentorship, and matches will be made based on skills and expertise that can support achieving that goal.

We are actively recruiting both mentors and mentees for the first intake from June through December. The program, administered by BLLHA, was made possible thanks to funds generated at a Legacy Golf Tournament’s live and silent auctions last May in David Bayne’s honour. 

The deadline to apply is June 17, 2024. To learn more and apply visit https://bllha.ca/mentorship/

David M Bayne Legacy Bursary

Supports post-secondary students facing barriers to advancing their tourism and hospitality careers in Banff National Park

The David M. Bayne Legacy Fund supports post-secondary students facing barriers to advancing their tourism and hospitality careers in Banff National Park. The vision for the fund is to inspire students and celebrate the virtues David embodied – leadership, hard work, and professionalism.

The ideal candidate for this bursary is actively pursuing educational goals in the field of tourism and/or hospitality and has a demonstrated relationship (personal and/or professional) with Banff and Lake Louise. The candidate may be entering first year of post-secondary studies in this field or pursuing continuing education beyond that first year. The ideal candidate values leadership, hard work and professionalism.

Visit the Banff Canmore Community Foundation page to learn more.