Featured Speaker Event Presentations

Nicholas Ning ~ Rethinking Work in the Age of AI

AI isn’t just about automation, it’s about transformation. In this session, we demystify what AI really is, how it’s already shaping our work behind the scenes, and what it means for the future of roles, creativity, and decision making.

Rethinking Work in the Age of AI Presentation

Dave Jorgenson ~ Sharing Best Practices & Learning

Dave will talk about the journey in tourism, how knowing next to nothing about a business can actually be helpful, and how and why supporting the community, sustainability and conservation lead to business and personal rewards that only deepened their connection to their clients and built their success in unexpected ways.

Best Practices Whitegold Adventures

Walt Judas & Cassandra Zereneski ~ Industry Advocacy TIABC Presentation 

Walt and Cassandra will discuss the most pressing issues facing BC’s visitor economy this year and how TIABC is working with tourism industry stakeholders and all levels of government to find solutions and leverage opportunities. They’ll address concerns around land use planning and tenure security, aging infrastructure, lack of funding for marketing and tourism
emergency management, BC’s tenuous investment climate, outdated agri-tourism regulations, and more. Walt and Cassandra will also be looking to engage Summit delegates in a conversation about advocacy priorities for tourism operators in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region.

TIABC Advocacy Priorities

Alison McKay ~ Destination BC Iconics Launch

Alison will present on Destination British Columbia’s new Iconics for our region, Nature’s Heartland and The Infinite Coast.

Growing Tourism in Natures Heartland and The Infinite Coast

Award Winners

Tourism’s Future Award

The Tourism Futures Award recognizes a person or business new to the industry with no more than five (5) years in business. We are seeking someone who has developed or purchased a tourism business in the region, is engaged in the industry and tourism community, shown bravery, innovation or leadership and is willing to responsibly push boundaries.

Winner: The Pillon Family at Kayanara

Generational Award

The Generational Award recognizes individuals or groups within the industry who have made significant contributions to the advancement and development of tourism in the region. These recipients demonstrate a multi-generational commitment, with two or more generations actively involved or owning businesses within the regional tourism sector. They have effectively collaborated, maintained a presence, and have the goal to pass the business to future generations.

Winner: The Ellis Family

Good Neighbour Award

The Good Neighbor Award recognizes a person, business or organization who drives positive collaboration, promotes being a better neighbor through action and is positively engaged in their local community/area. Seeking those who go above and beyond to positively impact responsible tourism development in the local community or the broader tourism industry.

Winner: Bella Coola Helisport

Innovation in Tourism

Innovation in Tourism recognizes a person, business or organization who introduced an innovative new tourism business concept or experience to the tourism industry within the past five (5) years that achieved success for the innovator and supports the broader tourism industry. Nominations may include business, sustainability, technology or other innovations that advance the regional tourism industry.

Winner: Moose Island Foods

President’s Award

The President’s Award recognizes an individual whose cumulative efforts have enhanced the awareness and quality of tourism experiences in the region and provided significant support to the responsible development of the tourism industry.

Winner: Walt Judas

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