Conference Home Base – Eldorado/Manteo

We're pleased to announce that the Historic Eldorado and Manteo Lakefront Properties, 4.5 km south of Kelowna's downtown, is our official conference headquarters. The Eldorado and Manteo are amazing, seamlessly-joined properties.

Please Note Check-in for both properties is at the Manteo at Eldorado Resort, 3762 Lakeside Drive, Kelowna, BC

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Memorial Cup will be taking place May 21-31st in Kelowna at the same time as our conference so hotel rooms will become very difficult – and expensive – to secure in the weeks leading up to the conference. BOOK NOW

Essential Details

• Conference attendees receive a discounted group rate on rooms, (subject to availability): $278 single, $528 two-bedroom villas.
• Our group attendee code is 2605BCAVIA

• Rooms are getting tight for May 27th. Best to call the hotel reservation line and say "Kandra (group booking manager) said can still get us in". Apparently these are powerful magic words.

• The villas are two bedroom and an extremely nice option if you know someone you want to share with. 

• To book online, try either of the two conference hotel links below.
  Please Note: the hotel's online reservation system is currently being updated. If you experience issues, including "sold out" or higher room prices than noted above, please call the hotel directly at 250-860-1031 and the friendly reservation staff will be pleased to assist you. Don't forget to identify yourself as a BCAC 26 Conference attendee!

 

• Historic Eldorado
  https://reservations.travelclick.com/109843?groupID=4643493

  Manteo Resort (next door)
  https://reservations.travelclick.com/12771?groupID=4474837

 

• The parking fee has been waived for conference attendees.
• The resort fee has been reduced from $30 to $15/night.

Please Note: when you reserve your room, your statement may include the full $30 resort fee. However, hotel management has assured us that BCAC Conference attendees will be charged the reduced $15 resort fee on their final invoice.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Featured Speakers

Cathy Press, Chair, BCAC Board of Directors

Cathy Press is CEO of Chinook Helicopters and is a trailblazer in the aviation industry. As the first female helicopter flight instructor in Canada, she has passionately led Chinook Helicopters to international recognition for its helicopter and airplane pilot training programs. Her contributions to aviation were recognized in 2025 when Chinook received the Transport Canada Safety Award. Cathy completed her first solo at 16 years of age and is currently the only person in Canada who holds a “Transport Canada Pilot Examiner” status in both airplanes and helicopters.

Cathy acts as Chair of the Flight Training Committee for the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) and currently sits as a board member on the Abbotsford Airport Authority. In 2019, Cathy was named one of “Women’s Executive Network: Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women." In 2021, Cathy received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Fraser Valley, adding to her already impressive list of aviation accomplishments and awards.

Cathy has always taken a hands-on approach in supporting individuals who are starting both aviation and business careers. She continues to be passionate about helping others reach their goals as an educator and mentor.

James Hall, Emcee, Chair BCAC26 Conference, BCAC Board Director

James Hall, AAE, is the Senior Manager, Operations & Sustainability, Kelowna International Airport (YLW). In this position, James is responsible for Environmental, Airside Regulatory, Groundside Operations, as well as the Passenger Experience in the terminal operations. James is also very active in the Airports Council International Environment and Operations committees and was previously Chair of the CAC Operations and Technical Affairs Committee. He recently became the BCAC Respresentative on NAV CANADA's Advisory Committee.

James is passionate about aviation and in the advancement of carbon reduction strategies.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the 2026 BCAC Conference's Host Airport.

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Working Draft coming Friday end of day.

Volunteer Appreciation Reception

We're so grateful to our Volunteers – they are an amazing group of people! Please join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Reception:

When: Monday, May 25th, from 4:45PM - 6:00PM

Where: The Eldorado Hotel's rooftop patio, "The ELevated Club"

There will be live entertainment, tasty appetizers, wine tasting, a no-host bar and a spectacular view of the Okanagan Lake – our way of showing our appreciation for all the Volunteer's hard work!

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Welcoming Reception

This year's Welcoming Reception will take place at our conference base hotel, the historic lakeside Hotel Eldorado's rooftop patio, immediately following the Volunteer Appreciation Reception.

When: Monday, May 25th, starting at 6:00PM

Where: The Eldorado Hotel's rooftop patio, "The ELevated Club"

There will be live entertainment, tasty appetizers, wine tasting, a no-host bar and spectacular views over Okanagan Lake.

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Signature Dinner

Where: KF Centre for Excellence, 5800 Lapointe Drive, Kelowna Airport

When: Tuesday, May 26th, 5:30-9:15PM (buses to the venue will begin departing from the Manteo Hotel lobby at 5:00PM)

Details: Bufferdinner, no-host bar. Transportation provided.

Dinner Speaker
Barry Lapointe, Founder and Chair, KF Aerospace.

Air Operator Consultative Meeting (AOCM) Thursday May 28, 2026

Available week before conference.

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Parking Partners

We're pleased to introduce a new, year-round Canada-wide partnership with Park'N Fly. Secure favourable parking rates and optional additional services at your home airport. When you reserve online with your local airport, put #1136298 into the "Discount Code" field.

Park'N Fly Rate Card

Car Rental Partners

Please welcome our newest Travel Partner, Budget Car Rental! Under Budget's Business Program, BCAC Members can now take advantage of a dedicated Budget Corporate Discount (BDC) rate by using code: #A800600

Benefits include up to 30% off of base rates, complimentary Fastbreak membership (so you can bypass the counter), as well as a dedicated support team.

Budget Car Rental Rate Card

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Private Aircraft Parking (TBA)

Conference Room Floor Plans

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