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There is no need to turn up and tune in live. TIABC CEO Walt Judas provides his talk radio series on demand, so you can decide what you want to listen to, anytime and (almost) anywhere.

October 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 30 - Amy Thacker

Meet Amy Thacker, CEO, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association and the latest guest of TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Juda...

September 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 29 - Krista Bax

Meet go2HR CEO Krista Bax, as she joins TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas to discuss her career path, her work in sustainab...

August 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 28 - Anthony Everett

Meet Anthony Everett, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, 4VI Social Enterprise Group as he discusses his career path, hi...

July 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 27 - Craig Murray

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Craig Murray, Owner of Nimmo Bay Resort, discusses his career path, his work in susta...

July 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 26 - Dave Butler

Meet Dave Butler, Vice-President, Sustainability at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures as he joins TIABC's Voice of Tourism host ...

June 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 25 - Nancy Stibbard

Meet Nancy Stibbard, owner and CEO of the Capilano Group of Companies as she discusses with TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Jud...

June 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 24 - Charlayne Thornton-Joe

Meet Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Visitor Experience and Facilities Coordinator at the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of BC, who joins...

June 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 23 - Sandra Riches

Meet Sandra Riches, Executive Director of BC AdventureSmart who joins TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas to discuss her care...

April 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 22 - Rachela Pollock

Rachela Pollock, host of the She Dares to Travel podcast, discusses her career path, the value of travel agents, and her travel ex...

April 2024

TIABC's Voice of Tourism Podcast – Episode 21 - Ingrid Jarrett

Meet Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association as she joins TIABC host Walt Judas to discuss her career path, ...

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...

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...

TIABC CEO Walt Judas, BCHA's Ingrid Jarrett, DBC's Josie Heisig, Destination Vancouver's Michael Drake and Vancouver Deputy Mayor Mike Klassen were among the speakers honouring some 800 frontline workers at the recent Vancouver Tourism Awards Gala masterfully emceed by Fast Signs Paul LeBlanc at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel.

The Gala annually celebrates both monthly winners throughout the year, as well as all nominees. This year's featured speaker was BC Paralympian Josh Dueck who won a silver medal in skiing for Canada at both the 2010 and 2014 Winter Paralympics. His message of passion, perseverance and possibility earned him a standing ovation.

Huge kudos to Peggie Terry, the Board of Directors and the entire Vancouver Tourism Awards team for another outstanding gala.

📷: Rhonda Dent
TIABC’s Walt Judas, TOTA’s Ellen Walker Matthews and Travel Penticton’s Thom Tischik connected at the opening reception of the TOTA Summit in Vernon this week. Walt was one of the Summit speakers and spoke about the new political landscape in BC following last week’s provincial election. 

At the TOTA AGM on Tuesday, TIABC Director Sandra Oldfield was elected as TOTA’s new board chair.
TIABC CEO Walt Judas presented to delegates at the Kootenay Rockies Summit in Nelson where he spoke about what the final election results will mean for the tourism sector in BC.  He also moderated a panel discussion on emergency management featuring BCHA's Ingrid Jarrett, HatchComms' Kate Colley, and Kootenay Rockies Tourism's Corrine Bundschuh. The Kootenay Rockies region represents about 10% of British Columbia's annual tourism revenues.
CEO Walt Judas spoke about TIABC's advocacy priorities at the Northern BC Tourism Association (NBCTA) Summit in Prince George this week. It was the first in-person NBCTA conference in five years and attracted close to 100 delegates including Smithers tourism operator Al McCreary who is the past president of ABLE BC.

Delegates heard from several speakers on topics ranging from tourism crisis communications preparedness and sustainability, to AI and trail building with Indigenous partners. The Summit continues through Thursday with sessions on place making, innovation and marketing.
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 

In observance of Thanksgiving, our offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 15th. 

Wishing you a joyful and safe Thanksgiving Holiday with family, friends, and loved ones.
2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference 

We’re excited to share that the conference program overview, registration rates, and hotel room booking details for the 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference are now available to view on our website.

Explore the program overview. While detailed timing will be released later this fall, we're pleased to announce that the program will return to the Wednesday-to-Friday format. Mark your calendars for March 5-7, 2025, and stay tuned for updates on keynote speakers, engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and more.

Visit the conference website through link in bio! 👆🔗 

We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver next year!