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August 2023

BC's Tourism Industry Responds to Canada Not Included in China's Approved Destinations

Responding to the news that the Chinese government left Canada off a list of countries approved for tour groups, TIABC CEO Walt Ju...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 18, 2023

Do you ever find yourself in a gathering where one person not only dominates the conversation but eventually loses everyone’s at...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 11, 2023

When word came down a few weeks ago that Prime Minister Trudeau was about to announce changes to his cabinet, I kept my fingers cr...

August 2023

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 9 - John Wilson

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with John Wilson, President and CEO of the Wilson’s Group of Companies, about th...

August 2023

TIABC Responds to New Outdoor Recreation Strategy Project

TIABC CEO Walt Judas stated in an interview with Pique News Magazine earlier this week that developing a new Outdoor Recreation St...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 4, 2023

A relative of mine spent close to three decades in the food services industry, first working for a well-known fast food outlet, th...

July 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – July 28, 2023

A pal recently sent me an Instagram video of two 50-something year old, well-dressed golfers wandering into a pro shop and 90 seco...

July 2023

Thriving Indigenous Tourism Sector Has Room to Grow

TIABC CEO Walt Judas says that building relationships with Indigenous communities is key to the overall success of the tourism in...

July 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – July 21, 2023

While boating on Harrison Lake last Saturday, I couldn’t help but admire and dream of owning one the beautiful homes and rustic ...

July 2023

Impacts of Highway 4 Closure to Local Communities

TIABC Chair J.J. Belanger, who is also General Manager of Crystal Cove Beach Resort in Tofino spoke with CBC Radio's Gregor Craigi...

July 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – July 14, 2023

I prefer to vacation closer to home in the summer months given the endless choices, familiarity and appeal of BC destinations, rel...

July 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – July 7, 2023

In this edition - read about the release of the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy; "Canada 365: Welcoming the world. Every Day". Als...

TIABC CEO Walt Judas with Hon. josie_osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation, along with @guideoutfittersassociationofbc's Scott Ellis and @cariboochilcotincoast's Amy Thacker at the Vancouver Cabinet office following a productive discussion on ways the tourism industry can more effectively work with government to achieve mutual benefits for both the visitor economy and resource extraction industries such as mining.
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TIABC CEO Walt Judas with Hon. josie_osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation, at the Fully Charged Live Canada exhibition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. 🙌
🚁 Weekend vibes: TIABC CEO Walt Judas joined a heli-hiking tour in the Cariboo Mountains near Valemount with pilot Nadia and fellow adventure enthusiasts. A thrilling experience in BC's stunning landscapes! 🏔️🌲
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TIABC CEO Walt Judas experienced a personal behind-the-scenes tour of Vancouver International Airport this week with YVR's Manager of Government Relations, Erin Wiskar, to gain a better understanding of airport operations, including the nerve centre where the airport manages security, traffic and emergency situations among other tasks.