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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,...

March 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 20 - Gladys Atrill

Meet Gladys Atrill, Executive Director of Tourism Smithers as she joins TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas to discuss her ca...

February 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – February 23, 2024

35 years ago, I made the decision to leave broadcast journalism to enter the corporate world in a communications capacity. I’ve ...

February 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – February 16, 2024

During a conversation with a professional colleague from Northern BC a couple of weeks ago, the topic of weather came up. I mentio...

February 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – February 9, 2024

Earlier this week I spoke with a long-time Shuswap resident whose large property was severely damaged by fire. He made some strong...

February 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – February 2, 2024

Every year I receive dozens of invitations to attend or participate in conferences, workshops, summits, annual general meetings, g...

January 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 19 - Cheryl MacKinnon

Meet Cheryl MacKinnon, Principal of Wellness Travel BC as she joins TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas to discuss the growth...

January 2024

TIABC Discusses Challenge of CEBA Loan Repayment

TIABC Board Chair J.J. Belanger was a guest of Gregor Craigie on CBC LISTEN and spoke about how tourism businesses are having a di...

January 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 26, 2024

While I try not to pay much attention to American politics, one can’t help but hear about Donald Trump being heavily favoured as...

January 2024

Tourism AI Network Welcomes TIABC as a Trailblazing Partner in Pioneering AI Integration in BC's Tou...

In an exciting development for British Columbia's tourism industry, the Tourism AI Network (TAIN) proudly announces the Tourism In...

January 2024

TIABC Outlines Position on STR Legislation

TIABC CEO Walt Judas was a recent guest of Fairchild TV where he spoke about why TIABC supports the new provincial legislation on ...

January 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 19, 2024

Not long after I told the story about purging my old trophies (see October 27 newsletter), I made a further commitment to get rid ...

📸 Share your BC adventures with us! Would you like to be featured in our weekly “Postcards from BC” series? Contact deborah@tiabc.ca to submit your stunning images and be part of the showcase!
🌿 TIABC has partnered with GreenStep to help British Columbia businesses remain competitive in a changing tourism landscape.

📆 Please join us on May 8th, 11:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m., as GreenStep hosts an educational webinar aimed at educating tourism businesses about the Pledge and the benefits of developing a sustainability strategy.

Don't miss out! Secure your spot by registering through the link in bio 👆
Vancouver’s tourism and hospitality sector helped to generate millions of dollars in economic impact as the city hosted three major events over the weekend.  The two-day Coast City Country festival with headliner Luke Bryan (Saturday only) attracted over 100,000 to BC Place Stadium. Sunday afternoon’s Sun Run attracted over 45,000 while a sold out Rogers Arena hosted 18,000 Canucks fans for game one of their playoff matchup against Nashville.

TIABC CEO Walt Judas took in the festival at BC Place, along with PAVCO President & CEO Ken Cretney.
🎙️Dive into Recent Episodes of the Value of Tourism Podcast featuring Rachela Pollock and Ingrid Jarrett! 

Did you know you can access all the latest Voice of Tourism podcast episodes on various platforms? Tune in on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser. 🔈 

Listen today through the link in bio 👆
🎙️ Mayor Victor Smith of Hope shares his thoughts on the significance of #TourismWeekCanada2024. Join us as we celebrate the vital role tourism plays in BC and beyond. 🏞️ 

📹: @tourismhcc | #BCTourismCounts
🌟 Big Thanks to MLA @jenniferwhitesidenewwest for extending this message and acknowledging the importance of #TourismWeekCanada2024 in recognition of the businesses and workers who provide outstanding services and experiences to visitors.

📹: @tourismnewwest | #BCTourismCounts