Joel Barde, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
FILE PHOTO January 09, 2021 - 10:45 AM Tourism Sun Peaks is throwing its support behind the recommendations of the provincial tourism task force appointed in September of last year, noting the financial challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in for local businesses. “The need for additional financial support was clearly articulated,” said TSP president and chief executive officer Arlene Schieven in an email to SPIN. “The tourism industry has been extremely hard hit by the pandemic and there are many operators who need support but who did not meet the criteria for the previous programs.”