TOURISM VANCOUVER ISLAND’S

RAISING THE BAR AND

THE POWER OF PARTNERS AWARDS –

PARKSVILLE, BC – On May 18th, 2006 at the 43rd Annual Tourism Vancouver Island Conference & AGM, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre was dually honored with receiving both the Raising the Bar Award, and co-winning the Power of Partners Award with Horne Lake Caves, the Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Parks.

The Raising the Bar Award recognizes a Vancouver Island business that has created & enhanced the Vancouver Island visitor experience.  Achievements over the past year have included: 

A $1.5 million addition has added over 8,000 sq. ft. to The Grotto Spa for a total of over 20,000 sq. ft - the largest spa in British Columbia, and one of the largest in Canada.

In addition to the Grotto Spa's stunning 2,500 square foot Mineral Bath, 18 treatment rooms, Manicure & Pedicure Room, and Hair Salon is the Treetop on the 3rd level of the spa - including The Treetop Tapas & Grill, 2 additional Relaxation Lounges, an outdoor balcony complete with Lavender & Herb garden, and 3 VIP Suites for 2 people to enjoy treatments together.  At the Treetop, you will find a Spa Concierge who will attend to your every need during your visit to this exclusive Treetop paradise.      

Plans continue to include a yearly renovation budget for the accommodation rooms that is more than double what it has been in the past, and an additional 1.5 million dollars that will be spent on a new pool, fitness and recreation facility.  Responding to the needs of guests as well as to support the physical growth of the Resort, the number of Team Members has grown to 260 in peak season, taking Tigh-Na-Mara to being the largest private employer in the Oceanside Region. 

The Power of Partners Award recognizes a Vancouver Island business that has demonstrated building partnerships with other Tourism Vancouver Island Businesses.  The diverse partnership of Horne Lake Caves and Tigh-Na-Mara shared a common goal – high quality services that exceed the expectations of our visitors. 

As a result, the “Women That Rock” package was born.  This unique weekend was designed for women to experience exciting outdoor activities partnered with Tigh-Na-Mara’s outstanding accommodation, pampering at The Grotto Spa and exceptional West Coast Cuisine in The Cedar Room.

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