InnFocus Fall 2021

y Deb Froehlick
New Products and Services
from BCHA Associate Members
BC Hospitality Foundation
is Canada’s ONLY Charity
of its Kind
Salt Spring Coffee has a new in-room
coffee pods program. A truly sustainable
option—pods are 100% compostable
including the overwrap. Four Roasts
are available: Peru, Blue Heron, French
Roast, and Decaf. Certified organic, fair
trade, and proudly Canadian, the pods are
K-Cup compatible (including 2.0). Launching
September 2021 www.saltspringcoffee.com
Rethink2gether is introducing a new
e-learning short course to help commercial
kitchens prevent food surplus and improve
their bottom line. This five-module training
will introduce concepts in digestible and
practical lessons, with an option to join their
monthly group coaching calls.
www.rethink2gether.com/starter
Sunco’s Hosted VoIP Phone System is
a fully hosted solution for business
communication. It combines the power
of VoIP and cloud technology to provide
a cost-effective mobile workforce and
a better customer service experience.
Voice for Business is a high-value, lowcost
solution for companies that want
to upgrade old or obsolete phones,
switch some communications to the
Cloud (a hybrid system), or create
a brand new, customized system.
www.sunco.ca/products/voice-for-business
Nerval Corp is now supplying high-quality
shower doors, bases, and surrounds to
hospitality bathroom renovation projects
across Canada. Installation services are
available. www.nervalcorp.com/landingpage/
shower-doors
Araam Inc. is launching Hospitality Handicap
Hi-Low Bed Frames for those who may
need assistance transitioning from sitting
to standing to get out of bed. Their Hi-Low
bed can help guests stand with the touch
of a button and provides the features of
a homecare bed without the institutional
look. Remove the rear section of the bed
frame and attach a decorative headboard.
www.araam.ca/commercial/handicap-bed
Dyson Canada’s new Dyson Purifier
Cool (TP07) is launching in September.
Keep cool with Dyson’s latest purifying
technology. Equipped with a powerful
HEPA filter and activated carbon, it
automatically detects and traps 99.97%
of particles as small as 0.3 microns. It
works as a fan, delivering a steady stream
of cool, purified air to ensure year-round
comfort while offering quiet settings and
a dimmed display for guests at night.
www.dysoncanada.ca/en/commercial/airtreatment/dyson-purifier-cool
Nespresso is introducing the Nespresso
Momento 120. It creates exceptional coffee
drinks, including 12 specialty coffees
with fresh milk. This smart machine has
touchless capabilities and recognizes
capsules when they are inserted,
recommending the optimal recipe. It is
designed sustainably and has various
energy-saving modes to ensure the precise
consumption of water, coffee, and energy.
www.nespresso.com/pro/ca/en/
professional-contactus
Restwell Sleep Products is pleased to
introduce a new pillow line. Spring Air Hotel
Standard Pillows are made in BC, with a
natural cotton shell, hypoallergenic MicroGel
fill, and SilverClear antimicrobial technology
to keep things feeling fresh, clean, and
comfortable. Available in 3 levels of comfort
and 3 different sizes, with a 3-year warranty.
www.springairhospitality.ca/pillows/
TELUS Business is announcing the launch
of Guest TV. This Android-based TV solution
features live TV, Netflix and YouTube
integration, the Google Play Store, and
screen casting. It also has a voice-controlled
remote and TELUS Local Camera, as well as
live on-site video stream fully integrated into
the TV platform. hospitality@telus.com
At the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF),
we hope your business had a profitable
summer. We were very happy that many
businesses were able to expand the scope
of their operations due to decreased public
health restrictions. It’s a pleasure to see
people getting out and safely enjoying some
of the fantastic accommodation and food
and drink experiences as well as sightseeing
and other activities our province has to offer.
We wish your team continued success in the
season ahead.
We want to hear from you if you know
of someone who needs our help. Our
primary mission is supporting hospitality and
tourism workers facing financial crisis due
to a serious health condition experienced
by themselves or a family member. In
particular, we’d appreciate it if you would
send the name of your organization’s
Human Resources Director to us at info@
bchospitalityfoundation.com so we can
contact them with information about what
the BCHF does. Together we’re able to make
a tangible, positive difference in the lives of
our colleagues in need. Here are a couple of
examples of people we’ve helped recently:
• A career hospitality worker who was
taking one week off in between jobs and
vacationing on Salt Spring Island. She was
hit head-on by a truck while riding a scooter.
She had multiple broken bones and doctors
thought she would never walk again, but
thanks to several surgeries, intensive rehab,
and unstoppable determination, she was on
her feet with the aid of a cane only six months
after the accident. The BCHF was able to
support her by helping cover her basic living
expenses until she was able to return to work.
• A former hospitality worker will soon
be the first person in Canada to undergo a
double hand transplant. At press time, he
was still awaiting the surgery in Ontario. He
had both of his hands and legs amputated
as the result of a severe case of Bacterial
Meningitis. The BCHF supported him by
assisting with related medical expenses,
including the cost of immunosuppressive
medication.
Please help us continue to make a positive
difference in our community by donating
online at www.bchospitalityfoundation.com
and keeping us in mind for fundraisers.
Thank you for your support!
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