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TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter

October 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 20, 2023

For years I coveted a 1966 Mustang that a friend of mine bought from an elderly neighbour. Although the car’s interior was in pe...

October 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 13, 2023

As a groomsman at my buddy’s wedding some 34 years ago, I was sitting at the head table next to the podium when the master of ce...

October 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 6, 2023

In 1993, Kim Campbell became Canada’s first female Prime Minister while Bill Clinton was inaugurated as the 42nd President of th...

October 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – September 29, 2023

I've long recognized that for thousands of my professional colleagues there is no such thing as a statutory holiday. Other than pe...

September 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – September 22, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, I played hockey at least once a week for decades but since 2020 I’ve hardly laced up the skates. My gear ...

September 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – September 15, 2023

Every year, another form of technology seems to dominate daily conversations, media reports, advertising campaigns, supplier sales...

September 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – September 8, 2023

I first visited the Okanagan as a kid and in my late teens came very close to taking a job as a budding golf pro in Peachland but ...

September 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – September 1, 2023

Driving through a remote part of New South Wales a number of years ago, I was thoroughly enjoying the sights of the countryside un...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 25, 2023

I’m always amazed at what lengths tourists are willing to take for a vacation. Whether it’s waiting in a lineup for hours and ...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 18, 2023

Do you ever find yourself in a gathering where one person not only dominates the conversation but eventually loses everyone’s at...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 11, 2023

When word came down a few weeks ago that Prime Minister Trudeau was about to announce changes to his cabinet, I kept my fingers cr...

August 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – August 4, 2023

A relative of mine spent close to three decades in the food services industry, first working for a well-known fast food outlet, th...

🌟 Big Thanks to MLA @jenniferwhitesidenewwest for extending this message and acknowledging the importance of #TourismWeekCanada2024 in recognition of the businesses and workers who provide outstanding services and experiences to visitors.

📹: @tourismnewwest | #BCTourismCounts
🌟 Get Inspired by MLA Shirley Bond of the Prince George-Valemount region, who shares her thoughts on the importance of #TourismWeekCanada2024. Let's reflect on the significance of tourism in our communities and celebrate the countless experiences it brings to visitors and locals alike! 

📹: @tourismpg | #BCTourismCounts
🎉 Shoutout to the City of Parksville and Mayor O'Brien for joining us in celebrating #TourismWeekCanada2024! Your support means the world to us as we showcase the beauty of British Columbia. #BCTourismCounts 

📹 @parksvillecity
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Fraser-Nicola's own MLA, Jackie Tegart, is thrilled to rally behind #TourismWeekCanada2024! She recognizes the immense positive impact tourism has on BC and firmly believes that #BCTourismCounts.  Let's continue to promote and celebrate the beauty of British Columbia together. 

📹: @tourismhcc
Happy Tourism Week! 🌍

Curious about the vital role tourism plays in our communities? Look no further! Hope Cascades region MP Mark Stahl shares his insights on why tourism matters now more than ever.
TIABC Director Dennis Innes (VCC Dean of Hospitality, Culinary & Baking) and CEO Walt Judas joined term 8 hospitality students, industry leaders, recent graduates, and faculty for a Philosopher's Cafe to discuss the state of the tourism and hospitality workforce this week at VCC's downtown Vancouver campus.