COVID-19 Updates & Resources

COVID-19 Updates

Tourism Richmond is committed to the safety of our visitors, community, and stakeholders, and to providing factual, up-to-date information during this unprecedented time in our industry.

Click on the links below to view our most recent updates:

Update: March 30, 2020
Update: March 23, 2020
Update: March 16, 2020
 

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

Destination BC has put together a comprehensive COVID-19 update for travellers, so that they can easily access the resources and information needed to make informed travel decisions. Click here for details. 

CITY OF RICHMOND UPDATES

The City of Richmond has temporarily closed facilities such as community centres, the Richmond Olympic Oval, swimming pools, arenas, and arts, cultural, and heritage buildings until further notice. Click here for details.

PROVINCIAL UPDATES

Read the latest news releases from the Provincial Government regarding COVID-19.

The Government of BC has resources on Non-Health Information & Services, Provincial COVID-19 News, COVID-19 Prevention, and Employee and Employer information here.

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA UPDATES

The Government of Canada has resources on COVID-19 updates, travel advice, Canada's response, and more here.

TOURISM RICHMOND RESOURCES

Tourism Richmond has developed some online resources to help restaurants and food establishments connect with their customers.

Resources

Please find of list of useful COVID-19 resources below:

TOURISM INDUSTRY RESOURCES

• Destination British Columbia – Coronavirus Update
  Information on Destination BC's response, government support, resources for tourism businesses, and FAQs.
   
• Tourism Industry Association of BC - COVID-19 Updates
  Information on the latest developments, responses, advisories, and resources for tourism businesses.
   
• go2HR - COVID-19 Resources
  Resources to help BC's tourism employers through this challenging time.
   
• Destination Canada - Updates on the COVID-19 Situation
  Information on sales and marketing efforts, what's next, and industry support.
   
• Tourism Industry Association of Canada - Coronavirus Situation
  Information and updates from official sources.
   
• Tourism HR Canada - Coronavirus Resource Hub
  Information on helping the Tourism Workforce prepare and react.
   

BUSINESS RESOURCES

• Richmond Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Preparedness
  Information on pandemic preparedness for business, access to a crisis communications plan template, and more.
   
• Richmond Economic Development Office - COVID-19 Business Resources
  General business resources and information on financing, employee support, upcoming webinars, and more.
   
• Hotel Association of Canada - COVID-19 Information for Hoteliers
  Guidance for employers and FAQs on taking care of employees and guests.
   
• Restaurants Canada - COVID-19 Resources for Foodservice Operators
  Information on Restaurant Canada updates, communicating expectations in the workplace, access to a crisis preparedness and business continuity guide, and more.
   
• Innovation Canada - Help for businesses affected by COVID-19
  Information on funding, tax credits, wage subsidies, partnering and collaboration, and more.
   
• Canadian Payroll Association - Payroll and COVID-19
  Information on payroll and a downloadable Q&A document related to COVID-19.
   
• Small Business BC - Digital Meetups
  Weekday meetups that focus on pressing issues regarding COVID-19.
   

OTHER RESOURCES

• Vancouver Coastal Health – Coronavirus Update
  What you need to know about COVID-19, situation updates, and FAQs and videos.
   
• BC Centre for Disease Control - Coronavirus Update
  Information on COVID-19, testing and isolation, case counts, common questions, and more.
   
• Vancouver International Airport: Screening Measures
  Information on screening measures at YVR. 
   
• Parks Canada - COVID-19 Info
  Information on the current situation and safety at Parks Canada locations.