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TIABC in the News

June 2023

TIABC Delivers Outlook on BC's Tourism Season

TIABC CEO Walt Judas was a podcast guest of SPICE Radio earlier this week and spoke to host Mankiran Aujla about the province-wide...

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...

February 2023

TIABC Chair Shares in Welcomed News of $30M BCFFE Funding for BC Events Sector

TIABC Chair J.J. Belanger expressed in an interview with CBC Radio-Canada that the announcement of $30M in funding for BC-based ev...

February 2023

TIABC CEO explains the benefits of hosting the 2023 BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference in northern ...

TIABC CEO Walt Judas explained to the Prince George Citizen why holding the 2023 BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference in the city t...

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...

October 2022

TIABC comments on governments decision regarding 2030 Games

Chair of the Tourism Industry Association, J.J. Belanger comments on Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid.

September 2022

TIABC Chair discusses how BC's tourism industry is feeling after lifting of travel restrictions

TIABC Chair discusses how BC's tourism industry is feeling after lifting of travel restrictions

September 2022

TIABC CEO explains why new Van/Seattle Amtrak service is a boost for tourism

TIABC CEO explains why new Van/Seattle Amtrak service is a boost for tourism

September 2022

TIABC CEO, Walt Judas says changes to travel restrictions will be welcomed news

TIABC CEO, Walt Judas says changes to travel restrictions will be welcomed news

August 2022

TIABC CEO, Walt Judas spoke with Radio NL Paul James on the current state of the tourism industry

TIABC CEO, Walt Judas spoke with Radio NL Paul James on the current state of the tourism industry

July 2022

TIABC CEO, Walt Judas spoke with CBC on the current status of the tourism industry in BC.

TIABC CEO, Walt Judas spoke with CBC on the current status of the tourism industry in BC.

June 2022

TIABC Chair explains why the cost of your summer vacation will cost more this year.

TIABC Chair explains why the cost of your summer vacation will cost more this year.

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.
Your support matters to us! 🤝 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! 🏔️🌲
BECOME A TIABC MEMBER: Your Membership is Important to Us! 🤝 We strongly encourage you to consider membership or renew your membership with TIABC to support our important advocacy efforts on behalf of the entire visitor economy. TIABC continues to identify your concerns, raise your voice, champion your needs, and push for support and programs while encouraging policy changes at both the provincial and federal level. 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 experienced a personal behind-the-scenes tour of Vancouver International Airport this week with YVR's Manager of Government Relations, Erin Wiskar, to gain a better understanding of airport operations, including the nerve centre where the airport manages security, traffic and emergency situations among other tasks.