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November 2024
AdvocacyIndustry Leaders Respond to IRCC Policy Changes Impacting International Students and Newcomers
TIABC was one of the industry partners supporting the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) in a letter to Hon. Marc Mille...
November 2024
AdvocacyTIABC Responds to City of Mission's Decision to Shutter Tourism Mission
The Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) has responded to a recent announcement from the City of Mission, advi...
October 2024
AdvocacyTourism & Hospitality Sector Outlines Priorities for New Government
Leaders of British Columbia’s $18 billion+ tourism and hospitality industry say the next provincial government must address seve...
September 2024
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyMinister 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
AdvocacyIndustry 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTourism 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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
AdvocacyTIABC 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 ...
July 2023
AdvocacyIndustry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA Loans
TIABC joins more than 250 organizations, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across Canada in a letter written to Fed...
April 2023
AdvocacyCoalition of Sector Associations Submit Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions Paper to Government
As connected sector associations focussed on the marine tourism environment, we
commend the Province of British Columbia and First...
April 2023
AdvocacyTIABC Develops Briefing Note on Temporary Housing for Seasonal Tourism Workers
To address the housing shortage in communities across the province, particularly for seasonal tourism employees that work as ski i...
April 2023
AdvocacyTIABC Recognizes Benefits to Visitor Economy with Air Canada Route Expansion
On April 13th, 2023, Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop ...
March 2023
AdvocacyCoalition of Associations Send Letter to Premier on Minimum Wage Increases
On March 1, 2023, the Coalition of Associations that includes TIABC sent a letter to Premier Eby, expressing concerns regarding th...
November 2022
AdvocacyTIABC Congratulates Honourable David Eby on his Appointment as Premier
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, I am writing in support of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Br...
November 2022
AdvocacyTIABC Supports TIAC in CARM Challenges
We are writing as a follow-up to our previous letter from Beth Potter, President and CEO
of the Tourism Industry Association of Ca...
July 2022
AdvocacyLetter of Support for the New BC Trail Fund
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, I am writing in support of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Br...
July 2022
AdvocacyTIABC Urges City of Vancouver to Advance Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic Bid
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), I am writing to urge Council to direct staff to advance...
May 2022
AdvocacyLetter to BC Parks RE: Canadian Mountain Holidays
As the voice of tourism for the province, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) advocates for the best inte...
May 2022
AdvocacyLetter to MLA Kevin Falcon
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), congratulations on your election as MLA for Vancouver-Q...
March 2022
AdvocacyInvitation to Attend Rendez-vous Canada
I am writing to you in your role as Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport, as well as co-chair of the Canadian Council of Tou...
March 2022
AdvocacyBCHA’s BC Hotel Services Sectoral Workforce Solution Skills Training Project
TIABC is a non-profit organization that advocates for the interests of British Columbia’s $22.3 billion visitor economy (normali...
March 2022
AdvocacyLetter of Support for the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) is pleased to provide this letter in support of Progressive Intercultural Community Ser...
February 2022
AdvocacyLetter to Minister Mark Re: Sport
It was good to see you in Victoria on Budget Day. I’m glad we had a chance to connect, albeit briefly at the Helijet terminal. Y...
February 2022
AdvocacySupport Letter for the Continuing Education and Training Association of British Columbia (CETABC)
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) is a province-wide advocacy organization that represents the more than 19,000 busin...
February 2022
AdvocacyLetter to Premier John Horgan
Today’s news about various restrictions being lifted was both welcome and deeply appreciated by the entire tourism and hospitali...
January 2022
AdvocacyLetter to Mayor & Council re- Tradex
Since the city announced a formal process to seek other options for the management and utilization of Tradex last March, Abbotsfor...
July 2021
AdvocacyLetter from PTTIA (includes TIABC), Supporting Cruise & Motor Coach Industry
We are calling on the Government of Canada to take immediate action to signal the safe restart of Canada’s multi-billion-dollar ...
June 2021
AdvocacyRoadmap for Resuming Cruise Vital to Canadian Economy
Tourism, business, labour, and cruise industry leaders have come together to call on the Government of Canada to take immediate ac...
June 2021
AdvocacyLetter of Appreciation to TIABC
Thank you for your letter of June 7, 2021, regarding BC’s Restart Plan and the certainty it provides to tourism and hospitality ...
June 2021
AdvocacyMinister Kahlon Responds to TIABC Letter of Appreciation
Thank you for your recent letters regarding British Columbia’s (BC) Restart Plan. I am pleased to hear your positive feedback on...
June 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Letter on Cruise to Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), I am writing to express our concerns regarding the esca...
June 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Included in Joint Statement on Resumption of Travel within BC
TIABC Included in Joint Statement on Resumption of Travel within BC
June 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Backs Calls for Federal Plan to Reopen Borders
TIABC Backs Calls for Federal Plan to Reopen Borders
May 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Submission to the Government of Canada on CEWS and CRHP
Extension and Proposed Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Introduction of the Canada Recovery Hiring Prog...
May 2021
AdvocacyMinister of Small Business, Export Promotion & Int’l Trade Responds to HASCAP Inquiry
I am pleased to respond to your correspondence of March 26, 2021, which was co‑addressed to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland and...
May 2021
AdvocacyRequest to Collaborate on a Restart Plan for the Tourism Industry
Thank you for your letter of April 6, 2021, regarding your request to collaborate with Government on creating a restart plan for t...
May 2021
AdvocacyTIABC letter to Prime Minister and Minister Joly with a request a collaborate on a restart plan for ...
On behalf of the members and stakeholders of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), thank you for the work ...
April 2021
AdvocacyTIABC writes to the City of Abbotsford to encourage the City to retain TRADEX as an event venue
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), I am writing to implore the City of Abbotsford to retai...
April 2021
AdvocacyTIABC and the BCHA write to the Premier with a request a collaborate on a restart plan for the touri...
We understand that you and your Cabinet need to prioritize the health and safety of British Columbians as the pandemic continues, ...
March 2021
AdvocacyRe: Proposal for the BC Tourism Recovery Investment Program (BC TRIP) to provide support to BC's Lar...
Thank you for your letter of February 22, 2021, addressed to the Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; the Honourable R...
March 2021
AdvocacyCruise Lines International Association (New West & Canada) thank you to TIABC
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your recent letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining the importan...
February 2021
AdvocacyTIABC wrote to Prime Minister Trudeau about cancellation of cruise season
By way of introduction, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) advocates for the interests of its members wh...
February 2021
AdvocacyOutdoor Recreation Council of BC request increase to BC Parks budget
BC’s provincial parks protect internationally significant ecological and cultural values and foster experiences to connect with ...
January 2021
AdvocacyTIABC support letter re: Abbotsford International Airshow proposal for a "drive-in" event
As the voice of tourism for British Columbia, we are writing to express our support for a modified, safe, COVID-friendly Abbotsfor...
January 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Formally Outlines Recommendations After Meeting with Premier Horgan & Minister Mark
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, thank you for meeting with us earlier this week to discuss the ...