TOTA AGM and Summit
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has announced the dates for the 2025 AGM TOTA AGM & Summit. Registration is now open! Learn more HERE.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has announced the dates for the 2025 AGM TOTA AGM & Summit. Registration is now open! Learn more HERE.
Registration is now open for the inagural Western Ideas Forum & AccomEx. Come join campground, RV park, glamping, and outdoor hospitality operators from across Western Canada for three days of:
Early bird registration ends Sept. 15. Learn more HERE.
Rocking The Industry – Navigating Disruptive Times
Presented by Mercury Marine, this is the must-attend event for marine professionals across the province – a dynamic two-day experience packed with industry insight, leadership and valuable networking.
Tourism is more than travel—it is a tool for unity across Canada. TourismCan celebrates the industry that unites the country through building economies, communities, careers, innovation, and policy. Tourism is the thread that ties Canada together.
You Are Invited | TIABC Roundtable Session in the Fraser Valley
Connecting with Members and Tourism Collaborators
To help shape TIABC’s advocacy priorities, join CEO Walt Judas and Director of Policy, Cassandra Zerebeski, for one of our final roundtables in the series, focused on discussing tourism policy, current issues, and opportunities impacting your business or organization.
Fraser Valley
Date: January 22
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Langley Events Centre, Meeting Room B – Level 4
We look forward to hearing your perspectives, discussing shared challenges, and working together to inform practical solutions for government consideration.
Please RSVP to deborah@tiabc.ca to reserve your spot!
Registration is now open for 2026’s iteration of the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit. Learn more HERE and secure your spot today!
You Are Invited | TIABC Roundtable Session in Victoria
Connecting with Members and Tourism Collaborators
To help shape TIABC’s advocacy priorities, join CEO Walt Judas and Director of Policy, Cassandra Zerebeski, for one of our final roundtables in the series, focused on discussing tourism policy, current issues, and opportunities impacting your business or organization.
Victoria
Date: January 28
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Royal BC Museum
Please RSVP to deborah@tiabc.ca to reserve your spot!
We look forward to hearing your perspectives, discussing shared challenges, and working together to inform practical solutions for government consideration.
The 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (#2026IITC), hosted in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Alberta and Explore Edmonton, will be held on unceded Treaty 6 Territory in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton).
Registration is now open. Learn more HERE.
It’s that time again! Mark March 3rd on your calendar for the BCDMOA Members Annual Roundtable Meeting. In conjunction with the BC Tourism Industry Conference, the BCDMOA Roundtable Meeting will be an all-day meeting with engaging guest speakers and lively conversation. This meeting is open to all BCDMOA Members. Watch your emails for more information.
Location: Delta Hotels, Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna
Email info@bcdmoa.ca to register and be sure to book your accommodation for March 2nd, rooms space is limited!
Mark Your Calendar and plan to attend Wilderness Tourism Association’s annual general meeting. This year’s AGM will be held in person, with hybrid options available for those joining remotely.
Date: March 3
Time: 4:00 pm (PST)
Location: Delta Hotels, Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna
More details—including agenda, and how to participate—will be shared soon.
Join Us!
Planning for the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference will soon begin, and you’re encouraged to Save the Date for this must-attend event. BC TIC will be held at the Delta Hotel, Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, March 4 – 6, 2026.
Stay tuned for updates on registration, conference schedule, travel options, accommodation, and programming. More information will continue to be shared through TIABC’s communication channels and our conference website.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is celebrating 50 years of advocacy in 2026, and we’re marking the occasion in a big way! Join us at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC, for this milestone event.
Dates: May 20-22
Location: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
This conference will bring together outdoor recreation leaders, advocates, and enthusiasts from across British Columbia to reflect on our past, celebrate our achievements, and shape the future of public recreation. Look forward to engaging speakers, insightful panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking with recreationists, land managers, and decision-makers.