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TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter

January 2023

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – January 6th, 2023

Happy New Year! I trust you enjoyed a break from the daily grind to vacation elsewhere or spend time with loved ones over the holi...

December 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 16th, 2022

Tis the season when I hear from a few relatives and friends who take delight in sending (via Canada Post) or emailing me their ann...

December 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 9th, 2022

Recently TIABC surveyed its members to solicit feedback on advocacy priorities and other matters we should be focussed on as an or...

December 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – December 2nd, 2022

Even though I'm not a gambler, I was tempted to ditch my vehicle and walk to the casino 500 metres away to play blackjack or roule...

November 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – November 25th, 2022

Often when travelling on business, I set aside at least one night on my own to take in a sporting event, theatre production, or co...

November 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – November 18th, 2022

Earlier today, TIABC held its annual general meeting at Anvil Centre in New Westminster. It was good for our board and members to ...

November 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – November 10th, 2022

Whenever I see a service truck pull into my neighbour’s (I call him Bossman) driveway, I’m tempted to run out and let the cont...

November 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – November 4th, 2022

When car manufacturers introduced vehicles with DVD players, I thought nothing of piling the kids into our new mini-van and drivin...

October 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 28th, 2022

It’s a long one today so put the fire on and settle in. In the late eighties, credit card company American Express introduced th...

October 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 21st, 2022

One way to virtually guarantee a face-to-face conversation with a provincial cabinet minister or MLA is to hang out at the Helijet...

October 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 14th, 2022

As I stepped up to the podium to offer a few remarks at the Vancouver Tourism Awards (VTA) Gala Breakfast the other day, I marvell...

October 2022

TIABC Voice of Tourism Newsletter – October 7th, 2022

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’ve been talking turkey with many members in recent weeks during my travels across the province....

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.
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! 🏔️🌲