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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 ...

January 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 18 - Brad Harrison

Meet Brad Harrison, Executive Director of the Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia Association. Brad discusses growing up in BC...

January 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 12, 2024

My wonderful daughters-in-law describe themselves as football widows for the better part of five months of the NFL season (which i...

January 2024

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 5, 2024

Happy New Year! I trust you enjoyed a restful and relaxing holiday season. To be sure, many folks are still away this week but TIA...

December 2023

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 17 - Joanna Jagger

Meet Joanna Jagger, founder and President of the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality) Association. Joanna joins TIAB...

December 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 22, 2023

Twenty years ago, Michael J. Fox, renowned for his role as Alex P. Keaton on the 1980’s series Family Ties, as well as playing t...

December 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 15, 2023

Shortly after the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, I was invited to speak to tourism leaders in Cape Town, South Africa about Tourism Va...

December 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 1, 2023

While moderating a session at the TIAC Congress last week, Twenty31’s Greg Klassen made an astute observation, noting that a few...

November 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – November 24, 2023

Often when interviewing a Voice of Tourism podcast guest, moderating a panel or catching up with a colleague, I will ask the que...

November 2023

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 16 - Dave Cowen

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Dave Cowen, CEO of the Butchart Gardens. Together, they discuss the importanc...

Please Join Us! | 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference

Planning for the 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference has already begun, and you are encouraged to “Save the Date” for this must attend conference. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre from March 5 - 7, 2025.

Stay tuned for updates on registration, conference schedule, travel & accommodation, sponsor opportunities, and programming. More information will be shared on our conference website at bctourismconference.ca shortly.

We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver next year!
Postcards from BC 

Wish you were here at Shuswap Lake with Chris Lewis, Director of Destination Development at Tourism Kelowna and TIABC Director. 🌊🏞️
TIABC CEO Walt Judas joined Skal Vancouver President Stephen Chen, Director Randy Vannater, and Accent Inns founder Terry Farmer (pictured in gold jacket) at the Vancouver chapter's 70th anniversary gala and President's dinner this week.

Skal Vancouver hosts regular networking events to provide an opportunity for tourism professionals to come together, engage in meaningful conversations, and build lasting connections within the industry.

With more than 300 Skal clubs and 12,000 members in 84 countries, Skal is the only professional organization promoting global tourism and friendship, uniting all sectors of the tourism industry.
Postcards from BC

Wish you were here from TIABC CEO Walt Judas at Christina Lake! 🌲🌅
New Episode | Episode #28 - Anthony Everett

Meet Anthony Everett, ICD.D, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, 4VI Group as he discusses his career path, his work in sustainable tourism, and what challenges business owners and operators are facing in the province today with TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas .

TIABC's Voice of Tourism podcast feature interviews with some of the most respected professionals in the tourism industry. You can listen to the Voice of Tourism podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Podchaser. Or listen through the link below.

Listen through link in bio 👆
Postcards from BC

Wish you were here from Minister Popham at the Whistler Skybridge! 🌉✨