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April 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 22 - Rachela Pollock

Rachela Pollock, host of the She Dares to Travel podcast, discusses her career path, the value of travel agents, and her travel ex...

April 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 21 - Ingrid Jarrett

Meet Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association as she joins TIABC host Walt Judas to discuss her career path, ...

April 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – April 12, 2024

Of all the times travelling on ferries throughout British Columbia, I’ve experienced both the relief of being the very last vehi...

April 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – April 5, 2024

It has been a tough new year for you. If you own a vineyard or winery it has been tough. If you are a manager or a leader you have...

March 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – March 28, 2024

Whenever I visit the Fraser Valley, it evokes childhood memories of when, on the first Sunday of every month, my mom and dad would...

March 2024

TIABC Provides Update on the State of BC's Visitor Economy Heading into Spring Break

TIABC Chair JJ Belanger and CEO Walt Judas were both asked about how tourism is faring so far this year and what lies ahead for th...

March 2024

TIABC Discusses Potential Impacts of Impending STR Restrictions

On May 1st, new regulations will take effect on short-term rentals (STR) province-wide. TIABC CEO Walt Judas joined host Al Ferrab...

March 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – March 22, 2024

After arriving in Maui for a week-long golf trip with some buddies several years ago, our first order of business was to stock up ...

March 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – March 15, 2024

In a previous role, I worked with consultant Duane Knapp to help our organization reshape its brand. Duane is considered to be one...

March 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – March 8, 2024

As the tributes and accolades poured in for Brian Mulroney from all corners of the world last week, I was reminded about my own en...

March 2024

TIABC Continues Work on STR Regulations

TIABC Continues Work on STR Regulations

In an interview with the Vancouver Sun earlier this week, TIABC CEO Walt Judas acknowle...

March 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – March 1, 2024

Within a span of seven days my automatic watch stopped, a major component on the car failed, the motherboard on my laptop blew up,...

🎉 Shoutout to the City of Parksville and Mayor O'Brien for joining us in celebrating #TourismWeekCanada2024! Your support means the world to us as we showcase the beauty of British Columbia. #BCTourismCounts 

📹 @parksvillecity
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Fraser-Nicola's own MLA, Jackie Tegart, is thrilled to rally behind #TourismWeekCanada2024! She recognizes the immense positive impact tourism has on BC and firmly believes that #BCTourismCounts.  Let's continue to promote and celebrate the beauty of British Columbia together. 

📹: @tourismhcc
Happy Tourism Week! 🌍

Curious about the vital role tourism plays in our communities? Look no further! Hope Cascades region MP Mark Stahl shares his insights on why tourism matters now more than ever.
TIABC Director Dennis Innes (VCC Dean of Hospitality, Culinary & Baking) and CEO Walt Judas joined term 8 hospitality students, industry leaders, recent graduates, and faculty for a Philosopher's Cafe to discuss the state of the tourism and hospitality workforce this week at VCC's downtown Vancouver campus.
TIABC CEO Walt Judas with Tourism Abbotsford’s Barb Roberts & Clare Seeley, as well as VCM’s Chad Wetsch on a site visit to a land-based Tilapia fish farm owned and operated by the Sumas First Nation who are expanding their Fraser Valley holdings with ambitious plans to bolster Abbotsford’s tourism infrastructure and experiences.
As he does regularly, TIABC CEO Walt Judas recently presented to tourism students and faculty at @westerncommunitycollege's (WCC) Surrey campus, focussing on industry issues and TIABC's advocacy priorities. Walt also serves on WCC's Program Advisory Committee (PAC), as well as the PACs of @capilanou and @myvcc.