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TIABC – 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Virtual)

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TIABC Tourism Industry Association of BC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Silver Wings Industry & Scholarship Awards Celebration 2024

Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada

At the annual Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration, the BCAC recognizes aviation and aerospace industry colleagues for specific achievements. As well, they disburse almost $150,000 through their Scholarship Awards Program to hard-working students enrolled in aviation and/or aerospace programs in British Columbia.

Registration is now open!

Note: Prior to the Silver Wings event, they are also hosting the third annual “Chair’s Women in Aviation and Aerospace Reception” (CWAAR), also at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC).

 

Culinary Tourism Alliance AGM

You are invited to join in the Culinary Tourism Alliance AGM

The AGM is a crucial event where they will review the past year’s accomplishments, discuss the future direction, and give you the opportunity to share your insights and vote on important matters. As a valued member of the CTA, your participation is vital as they continue to shape the future of our organization.

Registration is now open.

Northern BC Tourism Summit

Ramada Hotel Prince George 444 George Street, Prince George, BC

The Northern BC Tourism Summit is back for 2024! It will be the first time the summit has happened since 2019 and will bring together industry experts, travel enthusiasts, and local businesses to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and opportunities in Northern BC’s tourism sector.

Registration is now open!

TOTA AGM and Summit

“Immerse Yourself”

Registration is still open for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association AGM & Summit.

Hosted in partnership with Tourism Vernon and Destination Silver Star.

Oct. 29th – AGM & Welcome Reception / Prestige Vernon Lodge

Oct. 30th – Conference / Predator Ridge Resort

Annual Lodging & Camping Ideas Forum

Manning Park Resort 7500 BC-3, Manning Park, BC

The Ideas Forum is designed to provide BC Lodging and Campground Association members and guests with an inexpensive learning opportunity thanks to our sponsors and suppliers. It’s a chance to network with the sponsors, suppliers, fellow members and meet the volunteer board of directors. This is where ideas are discussed, knowledge is shared, and members’ questions answered!

Registration is now open.

DMO Strategies for Sustainable Food Practices in Tourism & Hospitality

Please join in as we introduce  Ben Liegey, Founder and CEO at BetterTable.ca who will be delivering an engaging webinar on effective DMO strategies for implementing sustainable food practices in the hotel and restaurant industry. Learn first hand in a panel discussion how RDMO’s CDMO’s and industry leaders are developing best practices and innovative approaches while working to support their stakeholders on their regenerative journey.

Date: Tuesday, November 5th at 12:00 pm (Noon) PST

Panel participants:

Ellen Walker-Matthews, CEO, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
Nancy Small, CEO, Tourism Richmond
Julia Canton, Sustainability Manager, Huntington Hotel & Suites

This webinar is a joint partnership between the BCDMOA and TIABC.

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!