Happy New Year!

 

Like many people I know, my new year's resolutions don't change much from year-to-year. On the personal side, I typically pledge to pursue good health, spend more time with family, take at least one vacation to somewhere I've never been before, and generally do all I can to contribute to my community.

 

Professionally, I remain committed to growing my own business and being a better operator. Similarly, I am determined to keep TIABC focussed on resolving some of the issues we've been tackling over the past year.

 

While I am extremely grateful for the work of the board, staff and committee members, they know me well enough to recognize that I won't rest or be fully satisfied until we can cross the respective issues off our priority list and consider them complete.

 

Because I am also a member of TIABC, as well as a tourism-industry stakeholder, I am well aware of your expectations.  Even though our raison d'etre is advocacy and not revenue, we're a results-based business and our goal is to generate the kind of returns that bring satisfaction to you...our tourism partners and constituents.

 

The next few months are extremely important for TIABC, not only for resolution to various issues, but to build further industry unity through the BC Tourism Industry Conference, and to play a part as a key business sector in the upcoming provincial election. To that end, stay tuned for TIABC's Election Toolkit to be introduced for your use within the next few weeks.

 

As 2017 unfolds with great anticipation, we look forward to your engagement and support along the way.

 

On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, best wishes for another outstanding year for British Columbia's visitor economy.