Pink in the Rink

Victoria Hotel Supports Pink in the Rink

Pink in the Rink supports BC Cancer Agency

For Immediate Release

Thursday, January 26, 2012

 Victoria, BCThe Victoria Royals would like to remind fans that a limited number of tickets are still available for the club’s “Pink In The Rink” night being held this Saturday, January 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the Select Your Tickets box-office located at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. ...read more about pink in the rink

 

Kamloops Hotel joins with the local Symphony

Kamloops hotel proud to support Kamloops Symphony

Kamloops symphony & Accent Inns join forces

For Immediate Release

Accent Inns has no “Treble” supporting the Kamloops Symphony

Kamloops B.C. January 25, 2012

Accent Inns, the small BC owned and operated hotel chain, and the Kamloops Symphony are excited to start 2012 off with the announcement that the Accent Inn Kamloops hotel will be supporting the symphony and the talented musicians brought in to perform for all the local music lovers.  Experience superb live orchestral and chamber music performed by the Kamloops Symphony and renowned guest artists.

Performances are scheduled every month from September to May in Kamloops. ...read more about the Kamloops Symphony

 

Snowshoeing Brings Back Memories

Snowshoeing at Grouse on the North shore 2011 not far from Accent Inn Burnaby hotel

Snowshoeing at Grouse on the North shore 2011

When I was a kid growing up on the East Coast one of my favourite winter activities was grabbing my brother’s wooden snowshoes, rounding up my uncle’s Springer Spaniel (Blueboy), and heading out into the woods.  “Cousin Blue” and I spent many hours cutting new trails and following the ones we had previously created.  Of course, things did not always go as planned……  ...read more about snowshoeing

 

What Makes a Good Employer

John Espley Business Development Manager Accent Inns Victoria BC Hotel Chain

John offers his opinion on what makes a good employer

Recently  a chamber of commerce member, Mark Mawhinney,  and I were discussing  what it means to be successful in business and we got onto the subject of what makes a good employer? We  agreed that business success is more than just making money. Every entrepreneur hopes to get a good return on their investment but supporting their community,  gaining respect from employees and peers are also key factors on the list. Our conclusion was that the successful  business leaders/employers  we’ve met are the ones that not only have achieved the goals listed above but also have a sincere desire to offer employees opportunities to grow professionally and personally.  ....read more about what makes a good employer

 

Mark Your Calendar Now

Victoria bc hotel can help relieve christmas stress

Don't let Christmas stress you out, plan ahead

The Holiday Season is over, it’s time to reflect on both the good and maybe “not so good” of the season.  It brings to mind some of life’s lessons that I learned recently.

Just before Christmas I paid a call on Marlin Travel in Broadmead Village Shopping Centre.  As we were discussing plans for Christmas, Kathryn shared her “Secret to Success”.  After the previous Christmas, she purchased her 2011 calendar, opened it to December 2011 and wrote in big letters “Remember Last Christmas”.  I was fascinated. ....read more about planning ahead for christmas

 

2011 Year in Review

Terry farmer jumps for joy - Victoria hotel chain, Accent Inns Celebrates 25 years in business

Terry Farmer founder of the BC hotel chain excited over Accent Inns awesome success

Wow, what a year 2011 was for the Accent Inn team.

The year began with us launching the first ever hotel rewards  for Pets, the “Pet Fee Free” card back in March. The response had people  talking about it online from all over North America (not just Canada). Next, one of our Vancouver Airport  team members, Zully, won a Tourism Vancouver award for his service. We went from the excitement for Zully  to  our founder, Terry Farmer, being awarded Tourism Victoria`s first ever Lifetime Member award, which really put a spring in our steps. ....read more stories about 2011

 

Give the Gift of Green

View from Vancouver Island in Winter by John Espley

We want to make sure and protect such views

Our Friends at the Sierra Club of BC have some great “green” gift ideas.

If your holiday tradition includes gift giving, here are some options to help you with your list while also helping the conservation efforts that give back to the wild places and species of B.C.

The holiday season is all about spending time with family. It’s also a great time to connect to the world around you, whether it’s decorating a tree that fills your house with the scent of the forest, celebrating the winter solstice or sledding in the snow.  ...read more about green gift giving

 

BC Business names Accent Inns one of BC’s Best Companies to Work For

Accent Inns takes 5th spot in top 10

The BC owned and operated hotel chain takes 5th spot in top 10

Dec. 1, 2011, Victoria, BC – The editors of BC Business gave Accent Inns, a proudly BC owned and operated hotel chain, top marks Tuesday  night at a ceremony that recognized the province’s Best Companies to Work For.  Accent Inns was named 5th out of the 10 winning Best Companies to Work For in the category of More Than 100 Employees. To determine the winners, the team at BC Business graded employee-submitted surveys, each measuring satisfaction and engagement in four distinct areas: talent systems, employee engagement, leadership dynamics and organization culture. 

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Secrets to Success

don't tell anyone the secrets to success

sssshhh it's a secret

When it comes to success I sure don’t have all the answers, so I reached out to people who I think are very successful to get their take on this topic. But, before you read any further, the first and absolutely most important step to take when it comes to success is to define it.  Success could mean giving up all your worldly belongings and meditating on top of a mountain, or finding that gorgeous trophy husband who spends his entire day cooking, cleaning and eagerly anticipating your arrival.  It’s all in how you define it.  Here are a few secrets from successful people in my life:  read more to learn the "secrets to success"

 

Richmond BC Hotel Manager Finalist for Chamber Award

Accent Inns, being a BC owned and operated hotel chain,  has long been a supporter and member of the Chambers of Commerce in B.C. On Wednesday we attended the Richmond Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Gala. Very fun and well run event held in the Theatre at the River Rock Hotel in Richmond BC (just a couple of minutes away from the Accent Inn)  What made this years event extra special for Accent Inns was the fact that Chris Browne, General Manager of the Accent Inn Vancouver Airport hotel, was nominated and became a finalist for the Business Leadership award. ...read more about the Richmond Chambers awards and Chris Browne