TIABC's Voice of Tourism

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Sandra Riches, Executive Director of BC AdventureSmart, discuss her career path, the importance of outdoor education, and the importance of tourism to BC's outdoor adventure sector. -- Follow TIABC on  LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC  mailing list  for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Learn more about AdventureSmart here .

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Rachela Pollock, host of the She Dares to Travel podcast, discuss her career path, the value of travel agents, and her travel experiences. -- Follow TIABC on  LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC  mailing list  for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Learn more about the She Dares to Travel podcast here .

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association, discuss her career path, the interconnectedness of BC's tourism industry, and the state of BC's hotel sector. -- Follow TIABC on  LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC  mailing list  for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Learn more about the BC Hotel Association here .

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Gladys Atrill, Executive Director of Tourism Smithers, discuss her career path, the need to foster domestic tourism, and the importance of a strong tourism industry in Britich Columbia. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Learn more about Tourism Smithers here .

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Cheryl MacKinnon, Principal of Wellness Travel BC, discuss the growth of wellness travel following the pandemic, her work with the Association, and some of the policy issues affecting the industry that require government attention. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Learn more abou...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Brad Harrison, Executive Director of the Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia Association, discuss growing up in BC's backcountry, his work with the Association, and some of the policy issues affecting the industry that require government attention. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sec...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Joanna Jagger, Founder and President of the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality) Association, discuss the importance of supporting women in BC's tourism industry, her vision for the organization in the future, and some of the policy issues affecting the industry that require government attention. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Dave Cowen, CEO of the Butchart Gardens. Together, they discuss the importance of BC's tourism sector, the impact of climate change and environmental impacts on the garden, and some of the policy issues currently affecting the industry that require government attention. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Paul Nursey, President and CEO of Destination Greater Victoria, and Lisanne Ballantyne, President and CEO of Tourism Kelowna. Together, they discuss the importance of BC's tourism sector, recovery following the impact of this summer's wildfires, and some of the policy issues currently affecting the industry that require government attention. --...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Christopher Nicholson, CEO of Canada West Ski Areas Association, discuss the ski tourism sector and some of the policy issues affecting the industry that require government attention. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Learn more about the Canada West Ski Areas Association here .

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Dave Frank, Executive Director of the British Columbia Aviation Council about the work they're doing for members around the province, the policy and advocacy challenges facing the aviation and tourism sectors, and how we can move towards a more sustainable aviation industry. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for reg...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Martin Littlejohn, Executive Director of the Western Canadian Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA), about the work they're doing for members around the province, the importance of the industry as part of BC's tourism economy, and the supports needed for local bike clubs. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for reg...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Scott Ellis, CEO and Executive Director of the Guide Outfitters Association of BC, about the work they're doing for members around the province, his thoughts on the grizzly bear hunt in BC, and better controlling wildlife activities. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Follo...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Scott Benton, President of the BC River Outfitters Association, about the role they play in BC’s tourism section, the advocacy role they play for their members, and the impacts of the pandemic on the river rafting sector. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing list for regular updates on BC's tourism sector. Follow the BC Riv...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with John Wilson, President and CEO of the Wilson’s Group of Companies, about the work they’re doing in BC’s transportation section, his journey into leading a diverse portfolio of businesses, and the issues currently facing tourism operators including labour shortages and debt repayment. -- Follow TIABC on LinkedIn Subscribe to the TIABC mailing lis...

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Erin Gless, Executive Director of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, about the work they're doing on behalf of members and the impact of their research on ecotourism in British Columbia.

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Angela Nagy, President and CEO of GreenStep Solutions, about the work GreenStep Solutions does to help organizations measure their sustainability importance, the importance of certification training, and where the tourism & hospitality industry needs to go.

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Jeff Guignard, Executive Director ofthe Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), about the work ABLE BC does on behalf of private liquor and cannabis operators, some of the issues they face currently, and how government can assist this sector in its economic recovery following the pandemic.

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Philip Mondor, President and CEO of Tourism HR Canada, about the tourism workforce shortage in Canada and the issues associated with it, government policy, and other initatives in the tourism labour market.

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Owen Bird, Executive Director of the Sport Fishing Institute of BC, about the sport fishing sector, sustainable fishing, and fishery management.

TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Ross Cloutier, Executive Director of Helicat Canada, discuss the adventure tourism sector as well as tenure security, wildlife management, and other policies that require government attention.

Tourist Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) CEO and Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Kathy MacRae, Executive Director of the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia, about the association and the Adventure Tourism Coalition's proposed Adventure Tourism Policy.

In TIABC's Voice of Tourism inaugural episode, host Walt Judas, CEO of Tourist Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), speaks with Joss Penny, Executive Director of the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association, about the camping sector including what's new, taxation, more.