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.

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Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Mentorship Program

David M. Bayne Legacy Mentorship Program Thriving

The first intake (Fall 2024) of Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Mentorship Program featured participants from a diverse range of organizations, including hotels, tour/transport, and other hospitality sectors. The participants spanned various professional levels, from executives and directors (14) to managers (8), supervisors (6), and entry-level professionals (4).

With 28 participants successfully matched in active 1:1 mentoring relationships, the program achieved an impressive 88% match rate. Leadership, budgeting, networking, and revenue management emerged as the top skills mentees aimed to develop, while professional growth and career progression were key motivators for all participants.

Participant feedback highlights meaningful connections and strategic discussions, with an average mentoring quality score (MQS) exceeding 4 stars. A key learning from this initial intake was the value of the program's flexible framework, allowing mentors and mentees to tailor their experience without requiring additional structure.

The Winter 2025 (Jan - June) intake is now fully subscribed with 50 participants and 25 mentorship relationships matched. 

Administered by BLLHA, this program is made possible by funds raised in May 2023 at the Legacy Golf Tournament’s live and silent auctions in honour of David M. Bayne, the inspiring leader behind this initiative.

The Winter 2025 intake is now closed. To learn more 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.