The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) is pleased to announce that, in 2012, the BC Tourism Industry Conference will be merging with the BC Hospitality Industry Conference - host associations of this event include the BC Hotel Association (BCHA), Alliance of Beverage Licensees of BC (ABLE) and the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) – to form one "super" event for the British Columbia’s tourism and hospitality industry.

Building on the success of each of previous events, the new combined conference will offer a wider variety of workshops, exciting new keynote speakers and the unprecedented opportunity to bring government and industry operators together.

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FOCUS ON THE FUTURE:
Steps for a Better Industry Tomorrow

Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers for making the 18th Annual BC Tourism Industry Conference a success!

Photos and presentations from the conference will be posted as they become available. Please continue to check this website in the coming weeks.

Have feedback you would like to provide conference organizers? Contact Kitka Neyedi at kneyedli@tiabc.ca with feedback or suggestions for future conferences.

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Presentations Follow Up:

Daniel Levine: What Meaningful Tourism Means to British Columbia & Top 10 trends list

Lance Saunders & Marty Yaskowich: Marketing Myths & New Realities

Nick Jones: Mobile Market Overview (Bonus: Location Based Services / Geosocial Media Presentation)

Dr Simon Milne: Perspectives from New Zealand

TIC 2011 Accolades:

I commend you on an excellent conference. It was entertaining, informative and a great opportunity to network. - Nancy Stibbard, Capilano Suspension Bridge

This was my first TIC and I was “WOWED” the entire time! Absolutely terrific keynote speakers – the social networking/media workshops ruled! -Karen LeMoel, Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

It was a terrific conference, presenters and speakers were excellent ... Think I broke the bank on the silent auction, looks like I will be spending some time in Tofino! - Rob Ellaway, Vancouver Airport Authority

I absolutely loved the entire conference, and I can’t wait until next year! The workshops were excellent and broadened my marketing horizons. I met lots of brilliant professionals who enriched my network and helped in advancing my business. I would like to thank TIABC for this incredible opportunity I was given to join this absolutely phenomenal event!!!! - Radie Stoycheva, Victoria Royal Vacations

The BC Tourism Industry Conference provides an excellent learning opportunity for myself and the students from our College. The opportunity to attend the conference after competing in the annual Student Case Study Competition, organized by LinkBC, allowed each of us to immerse ourselves in the current trends in the Tourism Industry. The networking opportunities for myself and our students were outstanding as were the keynote speakers and panel presentations. - Bob Falle, Selkirk College