TIABC In The News
March 24, 2021 – Walt Judas quoted in story about proposed US bill that would allow US cruise ships to bypass BC ports
March 22, 2021 – Walt Judas joined Michelle Eliot on CBC’s BC Today show to discuss the proposed U.S. bill that could end BC’s cruise ship industry
March 6, 2021 – Walt Judas quoted in News 1130 story about the on-going need for international visitors
March 5, 2021 – Walt Judas interviewed on CFAX Radio to talk about BC expanding eligibility for COVID-19 recovery grants for businesses
March 3, 2021 – Walt Judas quoted in Business in Vancouver story about how vaccine rollout will dictate the sector’s recovery
February 15, 2021 – TIABC Chair Vivek Sharma joined CBC’s Gloria Macarenko to discuss the major losses due to the pandemic
January 26, 2021 – Walt Judas quoted in Globe & Mail story on federal HASCAP business funding program
January 19, 2021 – Walt Judas quoted in BIV article on tourism industry’s future needs
January 18, 2021 – Vivek Sharma, TIABC Chair, quoted about possible interprovincial travel ban
November 24, 2020 – Walt Judas joined Spice Radio to discuss what the second of COVID-19 means for the tourism and hospitality sector
November 16, 2020 – Vivek Sharma, TIABC Chair, quoted in article about recent provincial travel restrictions
November 11, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in News 1130 story on long-term impact of COVID-19 on industry
October 28, 2020 – Walt Judas interviewed by Stephen Quinn on CBC’s Early Edition on state of the tourism industry
October 28, 2020 – Walt Judas quote in article on provincial government relief programs
October 27, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in article about business relief delays caused by provincial election
October 9, 2020 – Vivek Sharma, TIABC Chair, quoted in article about the state of the tourism industry
September 25, 2020 – TIABC referenced in BC Local News story about tourism’s difficult summer
September 24, 2020 – TIABC referenced in story about Province’s relief measures
September 24, 2020 – Walt Judas interviewed for National Observer article about tourism and the upcoming provincial election
September 18, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in News 1130 story on industry’s survival concerns
September 17, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in CBC article re: provincial recovery program
September 17, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in CTV News article regarding tourism’s reaction to new funding announcement
September 17, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Western Investor publication about provincial recovery relief measures
September 8, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in News1130 story about tourism sector struggling during summer season
September 3, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in National Observer article on BC Kayaking operators navigating rough summer
September 2, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in CBC article on hotel workers ending hunger strike
September 2, 2020 – Walt Judas quote in article on BC Labour Minister report on hotel workers strike
August 8, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Globe & Mail article on BC tourism businesses struggling to stay afloat
August 4, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Canadian Geographic article on ecotourism being hard hit by lack of international visitors
July 28, 2020 – TIABC Chair, Vivek Sharma, quoted in article on extremely low June 2020 occupancy figures in Victoria
July 24, 2020 – TIABC’s Stimulus Proposal featured in Pique NewsMagazine article
July 21, 2020 – TIABC Chair, Vivek Sharma, quoted in CBC News article re: Recovery Stimulus Package for British Columbia’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
July 21, 2020 – Walt Judas, TIABC CEO, interviewed on Global News re: Recovery Stimulus Package for British Columbia’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
July 21, 2020 –Walt Judas interviewed by News1130 re: B.C. tourism industry proposal for $680M stimulus package proposal
June 26, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Province article re: Phase 3 re-opening
June 21, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Province article re: Excitement, hesitation as B.C. tourist towns prepare for visitors
June 10 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in article re: aviation webinar co-hosted by TIABC, EDABC and BC Aviation Council
June 10, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Globe & Mail article re: tourism sector call for national plan to cut back pandemic travel restrictions
June 7, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in article on proposal for pilot project bring people to more remote parts of BC
June 4, 2020 – Walt Judas was interviewed on CKNW (Mike Smyth show) radio re: impacts of COVID-19 on tourism
June 1, 2020 – Walt Judas op-ed in Province: Is there hope for the tourism economy this summer or the remainder of 2020?
May 29, 2020 – Walt Judas interviewed on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko re: extension of cruise ship ban
May 28, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in News 1130 article about tourism businesses struggling to survive
May 7, 2020 – Walt Judas was interviewed on CKNW (Mike Smyth show) radio re: impacts of COVID-19 on tourism; BC’s Restart Plan
April 29, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Business in Vancouver article re: public confidence key to BC tourism resurgence
April 18, 2020 – Walt Judas interviewed via Skype on Global News Morning BC
March 25, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Vancouver Sun article re: impacts of COVID-19
March 17, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in Globe & Mail article re: Businesses call on Ottawa for urgent help as economic crunch deepens
March 17, 2020 – Walt Judas quoted in CBC article re: B.C.’s visitor economy faces collapse without government relief
March 4, 2020 – COVID-19 session at BCTIC referenced in industry blog
November 20, 2019 – TIABC signs Regional Pledge
November 2, 2019 – Walt Judas quoted in article about new minority federal government
March 1, 2019 – Walt Judas quoted about tourism impact on economy
January 21, 2019 – Walt Judas quoted about Adventure Tourism Coalition
January 10, 2019 – Walt Judas quoted about Tourism Whistler halting marketing in China amid rising tensions
December 18, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted in article reviewing BC business and industry in 2018
October 25, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted in Whistler Pique story on summer wildfires
September 30, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted about impact of summer wildfires
August 18, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted about current state of tourism during wildfires
July 27, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted in BC Business
May 29. 2018 – Walt Judas quoted about Tourism Week
April 25, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted on changes to MRDT
March 12, 2018 – B.C. airports aiming to adapt to technological demands
March 6, 2018 – Tourism in the spotlight
February 9, 2018 – B.C. Family Day moving one week later starting in 2019
February 9, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted regarding B.C. Wine ban
February 6, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted regarding Alberta boycott of B.C. Wine
January 11, 2018 – Walt Judas quoted about adventure tourism sector
December 13, 2017 – New B.C. Adventure Tourism Coalition wants a coordinated approach to industry planning
July 18, 2017 – Walt Judas quoted on sale of Grouse Mountain and investment in BC tourism businesses
July 17, 2017 – Walt Judas interviewed on Roundhouse Radio regarding BC wildfires and the 2017 tourism year
July 11, 2017 – Walt Judas interviewed on CFAX1070 radio regarding BC wildfires
July 11, 2017 – Walt Judas quoted in article on BC wildfires impact
July 11, 2017 – Walt Judas quoted in article on BC wildfires impact
June 15, 2017 – Walt Judas quoted in Globe & Mail article regarding B.C. cities clamping down on short-term vacation rentals
June 1, 2017 – Tourism Week Celebrates Industry’s Economic Contribution
May 11, 2017 – Walt Judas quoted regarding May 2017 election results
March 3, 2017 – TIABC referenced in Business in Vancouver article on formula funding for Destination BC
February 28, 2017 – TIABC and BC TIC mentioned in Kootenay Rockies Tourism Newsletter
February 26, 2017 – Walt Judas quote in Fernie Free Press story on recent BC Chamber Survey
February 21, 2017 – Walt Judas interviewed on CFAX1070 on the BC budget announcement
February 3, 2017 – Tourism advocate Walt Judas and the importance of travel
December 19, 2016 – Walt Judas interviewed on Roundhouse Radio regarding tourism visitation numbers to BC
December 15, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted in article on potential Mexican visitor increase with lifting of visa requirements
December 8, 2016 – TIABC proposal mentioned in article on hotel push for taxes on short-term rentals
October 27, 2016 – TIABC Chair Jim Humphrey quoted in Tourism Langley story
October 8, 2016 – Walt Judas mentioned as speaker at upcoming Vancouver Island Economic Summit
October 6, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted on B.C government decision to restore ferry to Bella Coola
October 3, 2016 – TIABC calls for short-term rental solutions
September 6, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted on B.C. government decision to restore ferry to Bella Coola
September 6, 2016 – B.C. to restore ferry service on Central Coast to boost aboriginal tourism
May 25, 2016 – Talking Tourism in Sun Peaks
April 10, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on the sharing economy
April 2, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on Kicking Horse River controversy (Golden, BC)
April 1, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on Kicking Horse River controversy (Golden, BC)
March 26, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on BC’s reputation as a sport hosting destination
February 23, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted on strong 2015 tourism numbers
February 23, 2016 – Walt Judas commented on the strong 2015 tourism numbers
November 25, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted on strong summer tourism economy
November 13, 2015 – Walt Judas interviewed on Global TV News on State of BC Tourism
November 6, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted on issues facing tourism industry – at TOTA AGM in Kelowna
November 5, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted on plan launch for tourism and economic development on BC’s Central Coast
October 29, 2015 – BC Tourism Industry Conference session on sharing economy discussed in Pique news story
October 24, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted in News1130 story regarding booming tourism numbers
September 1, 2015 – TIABC mentioned as keynote presenter at upcoming Tourism Vancouver Island AGM
August 5, 2015 – Walt Judas interviewed on CBC’s BC Almanac regarding booming tourism numbers. Interview starts at 25:36 mark
July 26, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted in News1130 story regarding booming tourism numbers
July 5, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted regarding economic impact of BC’s hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015
March 27, 2015 – Ian Robertson quoted in coverage of Sunshine Coast tourism event
Feb 20, 2015 – Ian Robertson quoted in Global article regarding BC’s tourism and housing markets benefiting from lower loonie
Feb 20, 2015 – Ian Robertson quoted in government press release regarding international visitors numbers increasing
June 1, 2017 – Tourism Week Celebrates Industry’s Economic Contribution
May 11, 2017 – Walt Judas quoted regarding May 2017 election results
March 3, 2017 – TIABC referenced in Business in Vancouver article on formula funding for Destination BC
February 28, 2017 – TIABC and BC TIC mentioned in Kootenay Rockies Tourism Newsletter
February 26, 2017 – Walt Judas quote in Fernie Free Press story on recent BC Chamber Survey
February 21, 2017 – Walt Judas interviewed on CFAX1070 on the BC budget announcement
February 3, 2017 – Tourism advocate Walt Judas and the importance of travel
December 19, 2016 – Walt Judas interviewed on Roundhouse Radio regarding tourism visitation numbers to BC
December 15, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted in article on potential Mexican visitor increase with lifting of visa requirements
December 8, 2016 – TIABC proposal mentioned in article on hotel push for taxes on short-term rentals
October 27, 2016 – TIABC Chair Jim Humphrey quoted in Tourism Langley story
October 8, 2016 – Walt Judas mentioned as speaker at upcoming Vancouver Island Economic Summit
October 6, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted on B.C government decision to restore ferry to Bella Coola
October 3, 2016 – TIABC calls for short-term rental solutions
September 6, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted on B.C. government decision to restore ferry to Bella Coola
September 6, 2016 – B.C. to restore ferry service on Central Coast to boost aboriginal tourism
May 25, 2016 – Talking Tourism in Sun Peaks
April 10, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on the sharing economy
April 2, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on Kicking Horse River controversy (Golden, BC)
April 1, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on Kicking Horse River controversy (Golden, BC)
March 26, 2016 – Walt Judas comments on BC’s reputation as a sport hosting destination
February 23, 2016 – Walt Judas quoted on strong 2015 tourism numbers
February 23, 2016 – Walt Judas commented on the strong 2015 tourism numbers
November 25, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted on strong summer tourism economy
November 13, 2015 – Walt Judas interviewed on Global TV News on State of BC Tourism
November 6, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted on issues facing tourism industry – at TOTA AGM in Kelowna
November 5, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted on plan launch for tourism and economic development on BC’s Central Coast
October 29, 2015 – BC Tourism Industry Conference session on sharing economy discussed in Pique news story
October 24, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted in News1130 story regarding booming tourism numbers
September 1, 2015 – TIABC mentioned as keynote presenter at upcoming Tourism Vancouver Island AGM
August 5, 2015 – Walt Judas interviewed on CBC’s BC Almanac regarding booming tourism numbers. Interview starts at 25:36 mark
July 26, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted in News1130 story regarding booming tourism numbers
July 5, 2015 – Walt Judas quoted regarding economic impact of BC’s hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015
March 27, 2015 – Ian Robertson quoted in coverage of Sunshine Coast tourism event
Feb 20, 2015 – Ian Robertson quoted in Global article regarding BC’s tourism and housing markets benefiting from lower loonie
Feb 20, 2015 – Ian Robertson quoted in government press release regarding international visitors numbers increasing
