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As the Voice of Tourism for British Columbia’s 19,300 businesses and 300,000+ employees, we present our list of advocacy activities on our efforts to date with the caveat that our job is far from over.

September 2024

Advocacy

TIABC Releases 2024 Election Toolkit

Just in time for the 2024 provincial election campaign, TIABC has produced a valuable toolkit for your use. The toolkit provides a...

August 2024

Advocacy

TIABC Responds to Proposed Marine Mammal Regulations

On behalf of our members that include several whale watching companies and the Pacific Whale Watch Association, TIABC submitted re...

June 2024

Advocacy

TIABC and Sector Associations Provide Input Into Proposed CCNMCAR

As connected sector associations focused on the marine tourism environment, TIABC along with Boating BC, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coa...

June 2024

Advocacy

Minister Responds to TIABC Regarding Changes to International Student Program

Hon. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has responded to a letter from TIABC regarding the rece...

April 2024

Advocacy

Industry Leaders Express Concerns on Scope of Bill 12

TIABC, along with over 20 other business associations supported the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in a letter last week to Prem...

March 2024

Advocacy

TIABC Appeals for Assistance on Behalf of Small Air Carriers

TIABC recently submitted letters to the US Consul General in Vancouver and the US Ambassador to Canada, appealing for assistance i...

February 2024

Advocacy

TIABC Releases 2023 Advocacy Report Card

TIABC's annual Advocacy Report Card provides a brief snapshot of the work we did on behalf of our members and stakeholders in 2023...

February 2024

Advocacy

Tourism and Hospitality Businesses Call for New Federal Loan Program

TIAC, TIABC, and its provincial/territorial counterparts are calling for a specific tourism and hospitality loan program to help s...

February 2024

Advocacy

TIABC Delivers Support for Improving Bus Connectivity to Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastruc...

TIABC recently submitted a letter to the Minister of Transport on behalf of our members and stakeholders, in support of the Standi...

October 2023

Advocacy

TIABC and Restaurants Canada Submit Joint Gig Economy Consultation Brief to Government

Restaurants Canada and TIABC recently submitted a joint Gig Economy brief as part of the province's consultation on protections an...

September 2023

Advocacy

TIABC Submits Letter to Ministers in Support of Air Service Attraction Fund

TIABC submitted a letter to Honourable Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport, Honourable Rob Fleming, Minister o...

September 2023

Advocacy

TIABC Submits Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of 2024 Federal Budget

As part of the federal pre-budget submission process, TIABC recently submitted 10 recommendations for consideration in advance of ...

Please Join Us! | 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference Planning for the 2025 BC Tourism Industry Conference has already begun, and you are encouraged to “Save the Date” for this must attend conference. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre from March 5 - 7, 2025. Stay tuned for updates on registration, conference schedule, travel & accommodation, sponsor opportunities, and programming. More information will be shared on our conference website at bctourismconference.ca shortly. We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver next year!
Postcards from BC Wish you were here at Shuswap Lake with Chris Lewis, Director of Destination Development at Tourism Kelowna and TIABC Director. 🌊🏞️
TIABC CEO Walt Judas joined Skal Vancouver President Stephen Chen, Director Randy Vannater, and Accent Inns founder Terry Farmer (pictured in gold jacket) at the Vancouver chapter's 70th anniversary gala and President's dinner this week. Skal Vancouver hosts regular networking events to provide an opportunity for tourism professionals to come together, engage in meaningful conversations, and build lasting connections within the industry. With more than 300 Skal clubs and 12,000 members in 84 countries, Skal is the only professional organization promoting global tourism and friendship, uniting all sectors of the tourism industry.
Postcards from BC Wish you were here from TIABC CEO Walt Judas at Christina Lake! 🌲🌅
New Episode | Episode #28 - Anthony Everett Meet Anthony Everett, ICD.D, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, 4VI Group as he discusses his career path, his work in sustainable tourism, and what challenges business owners and operators are facing in the province today with TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas . TIABC's Voice of Tourism podcast feature interviews with some of the most respected professionals in the tourism industry. You can listen to the Voice of Tourism podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Check us out on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Podchaser. Or listen through the link below. Listen through link in bio 👆
Postcards from BC Wish you were here from Minister Popham at the Whistler Skybridge! 🌉✨