Walt has been involved in the tourism industry for over 30 years, having worked at BC Pavco, Port Metro Vancouver, and Tourism Vancouver prior to joining the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) in May 2015.

As CEO, Walt leads multiple advocacy/policy files, sets the strategic course for TIABC, builds relationships with members and industry stakeholders, and communicates the value of BC’s visitor economy to various constituents. In his role, Walt serves on tourism program advisory committees for Capilano University, Western Community College and Vancouver Community College.

He also serves on the City of Vancouver’s Sport Hosting Grant Committee, is Chair of the Provincial & Territorial Tourism Industry Association, and serves on the board of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.

Walt has a Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree from Vancouver Community College, as well as a Diploma in Broadcast Communications Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.