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February 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – February 10th, 2023

Ever since my teen years I've dreamed of owning and operating a coastal marina in Southwestern BC. Aside from my love of the ocean...

January 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 27th, 2023

Every once in a while I find myself at a conference or in a social setting where I haven’t got a clue what people are saying. No...

January 2023

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 2 - Katherine MacRae

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) CEO and Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Kathy MacRae, Execut...

January 2023

TIABC Chair explains that international visitation has not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

In an interview with Pique magazine earlier this week regarding the return of visitors to Whistler and the rest of the province, T...

January 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 20th, 2023

As a regular reader of my weekly messages, you know how much I love live music. You also deserve a medal if you remembered that my...

January 2023

Sparking & Supporting Tourism Innovation in BC - January 17, 2023

TIABC hosts guests Alex Beryland from Tourism Innovation Lab, Aimee Epp from Destination BC and Rebecca Mason, a 2021 "Spark" winn...

January 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 13th, 2023

Concerned that I was getting bored over the holidays, my wife handed me her Christmas gift - actor Matthew Perry’s new book enti...

January 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 6th, 2023

Happy New Year! I trust you enjoyed a break from the daily grind to vacation elsewhere or spend time with loved ones over the holi...

December 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 16th, 2022

Tis the season when I hear from a few relatives and friends who take delight in sending (via Canada Post) or emailing me their ann...

December 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 9th, 2022

Recently TIABC surveyed its members to solicit feedback on advocacy priorities and other matters we should be focussed on as an or...

December 2022

Understanding EDI to Help Reshape the Workplace - November 24, 2022

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important elements in sustainable labor recovery. But what do these really mean in the ...

December 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 2nd, 2022

Even though I'm not a gambler, I was tempted to ditch my vehicle and walk to the casino 500 metres away to play blackjack or roule...