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Matt shares how growing up in the small community of Little Fort, where his father ran a fly shop on Fishing Highway 24 for over 30 years, eventually led him back to the fishing world after years of traveling, working in silviculture, and living part-time on a Caribbean island off the coast of Nicaragua. What started as a part-time marketing gig with the association grew into a full-time role leading advocacy and the provincial Fishing BC marketing campaign on behalf of roughly 150 freshwater resorts and angling guides.

The conversation digs into the real challenges facing fishing tourism operators: Crown tenure costs, the loss of lakeside resorts to private buyers, access and opportunity for guided anglers, and the complexities of navigating both provincial and federal fisheries regulation. Matt explains why he remains bullish on the sector's future, pointing to BC's unmatched diversity of freshwater and saltwater experiences, the sustainability of stocked lake fisheries funded by licence holders, and a promising trend of First Nations communities purchasing and operating fishing lodges as part of their economic development strategies. He also reflects on what rural tourism means in BC, calling his stakeholders "pioneers" who have been drawing visitors to remote corners of the province for generations, and makes a case for keeping fish and wildlife management in the hands of passionate non-profits rather than government bureaucracy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69986224Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:12 +0000TIABCIn this episode of TIABC's Voice of Tourism, Walt Judas welcomes Matt Jennings, Executive Director of the BC Fishing Tourism Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about fishing, rural tourism, and the future of BC's angling sector. Matt shares...
Matt shares how growing up in the small community of Little Fort, where his father ran a fly shop on Fishing Highway 24 for over 30 years, eventually led him back to the fishing world after years of traveling, working in silviculture, and living part-time on a Caribbean island off the coast of Nicaragua. What started as a part-time marketing gig with the association grew into a full-time role leading advocacy and the provincial Fishing BC marketing campaign on behalf of roughly 150 freshwater resorts and angling guides.

The conversation digs into the real challenges facing fishing tourism operators: Crown tenure costs, the loss of lakeside resorts to private buyers, access and opportunity for guided anglers, and the complexities of navigating both provincial and federal fisheries regulation. Matt explains why he remains bullish on the sector's future, pointing to BC's unmatched diversity of freshwater and saltwater experiences, the sustainability of stocked lake fisheries funded by licence holders, and a promising trend of First Nations communities purchasing and operating fishing lodges as part of their economic development strategies. He also reflects on what rural tourism means in BC, calling his stakeholders "pioneers" who have been drawing visitors to remote corners of the province for generations, and makes a case for keeping fish and wildlife management in the hands of passionate non-profits rather than government bureaucracy.]]>2842false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-royce-chwin--69986215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69986215Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:03 +0000TIABCIn this episode of TIABC's Voice of Tourism, Walt Judas welcomes Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, city building, and the future of Vancouver's visitor economy. Born and raised in...2874false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-marsha-walden--69308687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69308687Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:09 +0000TIABCIn this episode of TIABC's Voice of Tourism, Walt Judas welcomes Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination Canada, for an engaging conversation about her remarkable career journey and Canada's ambitious tourism future. Born to Dutch immigrants...2813false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-starr-mcmichael--69308640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69308640Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:07:29 +0000TIABCIn this episode of TIABC's Voice of Tourism, Walt Judas welcomes Starr McMichael, owner and president of Starrboard Enterprises, for a conversation spanning decades of tourism innovation on southern Vancouver Island. Starr shares her journey from...2211false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-mike-retasket--68555309
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:01 – From Oliver to Oroville: Growing Up Between Borders
03:35 – Finding Home: Returning to Canada and Bonaparte
06:51 – Becoming an Indian: Learning Language, Culture, and Medicine
11:10 – Leadership Years: Chief of Bonaparte Indian Band
15:54 – From Protest to Partnership: The Tourism Journey Begins
18:34 – Barkerville: Cultural Interpretation and Storytelling
22:46 – Aboriginal Title: What It Really Means
26:09 – The Cowichan Decision: Addressing Public Concerns
31:15 – Heritage Conservation Act: Protecting Sacred Sites
35:48 – Steps Toward Reconciliation: What Businesses Can Do
36:45 – Honorary Doctorate: Recognition and Legacy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68555309Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:18:23 +0000TIABCIn this episode, Walt Judas welcomes Mike Retasket, who currently serves as a Director for the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, New Pathways to Gold Society, and TIABC, for a powerful conversation about Indigenous leadership, cultural...
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:01 – From Oliver to Oroville: Growing Up Between Borders
03:35 – Finding Home: Returning to Canada and Bonaparte
06:51 – Becoming an Indian: Learning Language, Culture, and Medicine
11:10 – Leadership Years: Chief of Bonaparte Indian Band
15:54 – From Protest to Partnership: The Tourism Journey Begins
18:34 – Barkerville: Cultural Interpretation and Storytelling
22:46 – Aboriginal Title: What It Really Means
26:09 – The Cowichan Decision: Addressing Public Concerns
31:15 – Heritage Conservation Act: Protecting Sacred Sites
35:48 – Steps Toward Reconciliation: What Businesses Can Do
36:45 – Honorary Doctorate: Recognition and Legacy]]>2442false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-brett-soberg--68414532
He discusses how Eagle Wing became North America’s first carbon-neutral whale watching company, the creation of their award-winning Floating Classroom program, and the balance between sustainability, regulation, and guest experience. Brett also reflects on life off-grid and the importance of collaboration in safeguarding marine ecosystems and the Southern Resident killer whales.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68414532Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:51:05 +0000TIABCIn this episode of TIABC’s Voice of Tourism, Brett Soberg, co-owner and lead captain of Eagle Wing Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours, shares his journey from art school to marine ecotourism and his passion for protecting the Salish Sea. He discusses...
He discusses how Eagle Wing became North America’s first carbon-neutral whale watching company, the creation of their award-winning Floating Classroom program, and the balance between sustainability, regulation, and guest experience. Brett also reflects on life off-grid and the importance of collaboration in safeguarding marine ecosystems and the Southern Resident killer whales.]]>3033false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-ben-liegey--68152073
He discusses the importance of understanding food waste, the impact of sustainability practices, and the role of culinary tourism and agritourism in British Columbia. Ben also highlights his documentary, Food Synergy, which aims to inspire change in food waste solutions across the food supply chain.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68152073Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:14:40 +0000TIABCIn this episode of TIABC's Voice of Tourism, Ben Liegey, founder and CEO of Better Table, shares his journey from Alsace, France, to Canada, where he focuses on food sustainability and reducing food waste in the tourism industry.  He discusses the...
He discusses the importance of understanding food waste, the impact of sustainability practices, and the role of culinary tourism and agritourism in British Columbia. Ben also highlights his documentary, Food Synergy, which aims to inspire change in food waste solutions across the food supply chain.]]>2574false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-heather-macdonald--67796051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67796051Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:21:02 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Heather MacDonald, Chief Integrative Officer of Gibbons Whistler, for an engaging conversation on leadership, workforce challenges, and the resort community’s future. Heather shares her journey from...2125false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-michael-j-ballingall--67723577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67723577Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:38:39 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President of Big White Ski Resort Ltd., for a dynamic conversation on hospitality, ski tourism, and the future of winter recreation in BC. Michael shares his journey...2659false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-deneen-allen--67507513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67507513Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:10:41 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Deneen Allen, founder and CEO of Firecircle and Pure North Canada, for an inspiring conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation, and tourism development. Deneen shares her journey from boutique...2444false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-barrett-fisher--67346668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67346668Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:19:25 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Barrett Fisher, President and CEO of Tourism Whistler, for an engaging conversation on destination management, major events, and community sustainability. Barrett shares her journey from journalism on...2565false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-serge-corbeil--67189273







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]]>2525false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-sandra-oldfield--67000043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67000043Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:10:26 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Sandra Oldfield, founder of Elysian Projects and former CEO of Tinhorn Creek Winery, for a compelling conversation on entrepreneurship, wine tourism, and leadership. Sandra shares her journey from...3208false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-frank-antoine--66086319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66086319Wed, 14 May 2025 15:20:57 +0000TIABCFrank Antoine, Chief of the Bonaparte First Nation and co-founder of Moccasin Trails, joins TIABC’s Voice of Tourism podcast to share his journey from ranching and golf to global Indigenous tourism leadership. He reflects on regenerative tourism,...2332false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-kathy-cooper--64956195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64956195Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:22:47 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Kathy Cooper, CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association, for an engaging discussion on the evolution of tourism in the region. Kathy shares her journey from the hospitality industry to tourism...2063false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-brenda-baptiste--64695355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64695355Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:53:44 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas welcomes Brenda Baptiste, Chair of Indigenous Tourism BC, for an engaging discussion on the transformative power of Indigenous tourism. Brenda shares her journey from community health nursing to tourism...2779false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-peter-pilarski--63398841
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Learn more about the CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60644135Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:48:22 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Dave Butler, Vice-President, Sustainability, at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, discuss his career path, his work in sustainable tourism, and what challenges business owners & operators are...
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Learn more about the Capilano Group here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60463199Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:51:12 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Nancy Stibbard, Owner and CEO of the Capilano Group of Companies, discuss her career path, her work in tourism through the Capilano Group's different businesses, and what challenges business owners &...
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Learn more about the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60374364Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:24:54 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Visitor Experience and Facilities Coordinator at the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia, discuss her career path, her work with tourism as a former Victoria City...
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Learn more about AdventureSmart here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60162745Fri, 24 May 2024 15:43:50 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Sandra Riches, Executive Director of BC AdventureSmart, discuss her career path, the importance of outdoor education, and the importance of tourism to BC's outdoor adventure sector. -- Follow TIABC...
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Learn more about the She Dares to Travel podcast here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59471728Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:17:05 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Rachela Pollock, host of the She Dares to Travel podcast, discuss her career path, the value of travel agents, and her travel experiences. -- Follow TIABC...
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Learn more about the BC Hotel Association here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59199289Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:31:01 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association, discuss her career path, the interconnectedness of BC's tourism industry, and the state of BC's hotel sector. -- Follow TIABC...
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Learn more about Tourism Smithers here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58890159Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:10:44 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Gladys Atrill, Executive Director of Tourism Smithers, discuss her career path, the need to foster domestic tourism, and the importance of a strong tourism industry in Britich Columbia. -- Follow TIABC on...
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Learn more about Wellness Travel BC here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58447106Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:00:02 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Cheryl MacKinnon, Principal of Wellness Travel BC, discuss the growth of wellness travel following the pandemic, her work with the Association, and some of the policy issues affecting the industry that...
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Learn more about the Butchart Gardens here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57750445Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:02:13 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Dave Cowen, CEO of the Butchart Gardens. Together, they discuss the importance of BC's tourism sector, the impact of climate change and environmental impacts on the garden, and some of the policy...
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Learn more about the Canada West Ski Areas Association here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57226212Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:57:49 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Christopher Nicholson, CEO of Canada West Ski Areas Association, discuss the ski tourism sector and some of the policy issues affecting the industry that require government attention. -- Follow TIABC on...
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Follow Wilson’s Group of Companies on LinkedIn]]>2325false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-erin-gless--54078179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54078179Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:27:31 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Erin Gless, Executive Director of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, about the work they're doing on behalf of members and the impact of their research on ecotourism in British Columbia.2255false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-angela-nagy--53708287TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Angela Nagy, President and CEO of GreenStep Solutions, about the work GreenStep Solutions does to help organizations measure their sustainability importance, the importance of certification training, and where the tourism & hospitality industry needs to go.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53708287Mon, 01 May 2023 18:19:47 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Angela Nagy, President and CEO of GreenStep Solutions, about the work GreenStep Solutions does to help organizations measure their sustainability importance, the importance of certification...TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Angela Nagy, President and CEO of GreenStep Solutions, about the work GreenStep Solutions does to help organizations measure their sustainability importance, the importance of certification training, and where the tourism & hospitality industry needs to go.]]>2277false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-jeff-guignard--53630989TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Jeff Guignard, Executive Director ofthe Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), about the work ABLE BC does on behalf of private liquor and cannabis operators, some of the issues they face currently, and how government can assist this sector in its economic recovery following the pandemic.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53630989Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:47:53 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Jeff Guignard, Executive Director ofthe Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), about the work ABLE BC does on behalf of private liquor and cannabis operators, some of the issues they face...TIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Jeff Guignard, Executive Director ofthe Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), about the work ABLE BC does on behalf of private liquor and cannabis operators, some of the issues they face currently, and how government can assist this sector in its economic recovery following the pandemic.]]>2548false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-philip-mondor--53266166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53266166Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:16:42 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Philip Mondor, President and CEO of Tourism HR Canada, about the tourism workforce shortage in Canada and the issues associated with it, government policy, and other initatives in the tourism labour...1719false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-owen-bird--53185948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53185948Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:04:20 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Owen Bird, Executive Director of the Sport Fishing Institute of BC, about the sport fishing sector, sustainable fishing, and fishery management.1891false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-ross-cloutier--52060985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52060985Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:14:26 +0000TIABCTIABC's Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas and Ross Cloutier, Executive Director of Helicat Canada, discuss the adventure tourism sector as well as tenure security, wildlife management, and other policies that require government attention.1813false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-kathy-macrae--52060987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52060987Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:04:41 +0000TIABCTourist Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) CEO and Voice of Tourism host Walt Judas speaks with Kathy MacRae, Executive Director of the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia, about the association and the Adventure...1483false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-joss-penny--52060986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52060986Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:57:44 +0000TIABCIn TIABC's Voice of Tourism inaugural episode, host Walt Judas, CEO of Tourist Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), speaks with Joss Penny, Executive Director of the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association, about the camping sector...1842false11full