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May 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – May 26, 2023

When I set up my own tourism consulting business after my time at Tourism Vancouver came to an abrupt end in 2015, I started with ...

May 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – May 19, 2023

While spending the better part of two days in a Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) board meeting onboard the Rocky Moun...

May 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – May 12, 2023

To this day I can still visualize my parents sitting at the breakfast table every morning sipping coffee while they listened to th...

May 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – May 5, 2023

Years ago while travelling to the Gulf Islands via BC Ferries, I heard the captain announce the sighting of killer whales on the s...

May 2023

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 7 - Angela Nagy

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Angela Nagy, President and CEO of GreenStep Solutions, about the work GreenSt...

May 2023

GreenStep | Sustainable Tourism 2030 - May 2, 2023

Jenn Burling, Director of Sustainable Tourism for GreenStep joined TIABC to share about taking the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge...

May 2023

TIABC CEO Welcomes Proposed Investments in BC Ski Resorts and First Nations Partnerships

In an interview with Business in Vancouver (BIV), TIABC CEO Walt Judas commented on the proposed BC ski resort investments and exp...

April 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – April 28, 2023

Australian comedian Carl Barron does a hilarious bit where he makes fun of Aussies for never giving a straight answer to a questio...

April 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – April 21, 2023

Trying to out-bike a train to an unsecured crossing is clearly not very smart. But once in a while I dip into my reserves and pedd...

April 2023

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 6 - Jeff Guignard

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Jeff Guignard, Executive Director ofthe Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE ...

April 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – April 14, 2023

Years ago when a friend decided to build a new house, he moved his family of five from a two-level, 2,500 square foot home into a ...

April 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – April 6, 2023

Yesterday I drove my vehicle to Langara Golf Course, walked three blocks to catch the Canada Line train to downtown Vancouver, fle...

Walt Judas spoke with TIABC Director Mike Retasket, former Chief of the Bonaparte First Nation, for his perspective on what this day means to Indigenous peoples and what it should signify to everyone else. 

What does National Truth & Reconciliation Day mean to you? 
 
Mike said: Orange Shirt Day or National Day For Truth and Reconciliation makes me realize there is so much work to do. So many things have happened to the Indian people there needs to be accountability. Who is it that needs to do the reconciling here? Reconciliation will require land, water, medicine, ceremony, language, culture, heritage, values and restitution. There are outstanding issues that will need to be addressed before truth and reconciliation hits the ground. It is this groundwork that requires commitments from government that can be measured so we ensure moving forward together.

#trw2023  #NDTR
🛫 Exciting News in the World of Travel! 🌎

TIABC CEO Walt Judas with the partners behind Airble, a new BC-based charter flight and tour app that allows customers to book on-demand and customized flight experiences for business or pleasure to hundreds of destinations.✈️🌟

(from left to right):
🔹 Saeed Golzar
🔹 Walt Judas
🔹 Sarvar Minwalla
🔹 Kevin Adlparvar

#Airble #TravelInnovation #NextGenTravel #BCtourism #BC
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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Meet Will Harding, Founder of Travel Local and proud member of TIABC. Hear why his business recently became a member of TIABC and why he encourages other businesses and organizations to consider a membership.

Your support and engagement is vital to ensuring businesses, DMO’s and sectors are united and speaking with one voice on issues that impact BC’s tourism industry.

Join TIABC today through link in bio. 👆
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! 🏔️🌲