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Jamie Cox


Jamie Cox joined the TIABC board in 2018 and has been active with the Membership and Finance committees. Given the opportunity to continue on the board allows him to continue to share his broad industry experience of small, medium and large Tourism operators’ challenges.

Jamie was raised in the Kootenays, and his tourism career has spanned 40+ years in British Columbia and Alberta. 35 of those years were in the ski industry fulfilling several Senior Management positions at 6 resorts in 6 distinct regions of Western Canada, including Kimberley Mountain Resort, Nakiska Resort, host of the 1988 Olympic Games, Hemlock Valley Ski Resort, Mount Seymour Resort, Lake Louise, and Hudson Bay Mountain Resort.

Returning to the Kootenays in 2008, Jamie worked with a group to build a full-service grocery market in Crawford Bay, with Jamie in the position of General Manager / Accountant.

Jamie joined the Team of Parkbridge Lifestyles Communities in 2014, managing Gallagher Lake Resort, in the South Okanagan, one of the 38 national resorts owned by Parkbridge.

Jamie served as 2nd vice with the Chamber of Commerce in Smithers, President of the Chamber of Commerce on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, and President of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce.

In October 2021, Jamie was appointed to the Chair position as President of the BCLCA board.

Jamie is honoured to bring his enthusiasm, experience & open mind to the Board of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia.


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.
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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.

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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! 🏔️🌲
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We strongly encourage you to consider membership or renew your membership with TIABC to support our important advocacy efforts on behalf of the entire visitor economy.

TIABC continues to identify your concerns, raise your voice, champion your needs, and push for support and programs while encouraging policy changes at both the provincial and federal level.

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 experienced a personal behind-the-scenes tour of Vancouver International Airport this week with YVR's Manager of Government Relations, Erin Wiskar, to gain a better understanding of airport operations, including the nerve centre where the airport manages security, traffic and emergency situations among other tasks.