Just this week, CEO Walt Judas, board member Paul Nursey and I met with Minister Bond to discuss labour and other issues that affect British Columbia's visitor economy. We look forward to working with government in the weeks and months ahead to address these concerns on behalf of our members.
We are also deep into the planning stages for the TIABC AGM and Summit at Sun Peaks in May. Provincial and federal government representatives have been personally invited to attend and participate. Registration for the event will be open soon.
In the meantime, we are putting the final touches to our new website, preparing for our March board meeting, working on advocacy files, and meeting with members and stakeholders throughout the province.
We'd love to hear from you so feel free to drop us a line at any time.
and TIAC was one of only 89 total witnesses invited to testify. TIAC focused on the need to increase Destination Canada's budget so international visitors are aware that the low dollar makes it an ideal time to travel to Canada. TIAC also argued that the additional marketing investment is needed to compensate for the approximate 30% loss of buying power for marketing internationally.
