VIRES 015: Leif Bogwald interview on a tourists guide to Vancouver Island

On The Rise with Braden Wheatcroft

British Columbia Tourism is 17 billion dollar a year industry, and almost a third of those people are traveling to Vancouver Island every year. Why do they choose our Island as their vacation destination? Where in the world are they traveling from? Does our tourism industry drive our real estate sector when unsuspecting visitors fall in love with “Island Time” and decide they want to set their watches to it permanently? This week on The Vancouver Island Real Estate Show, we speak with tourism entrepreneur and Vancouver Island ambassador, Leif Bogwald. As the owner-operator of Vancouver Island Expeditions, Leif creates unforgettable experiences for his clients and showcases all the best parts aspects of our lifestyle. He will give us the lowdown on his favorite hot spots, the hidden gems, and his most popular tours. Oh yeah, and he’s going to give us some insights into how we can start building relationships with tourists that will eventually become locals. Tune in to our show live and ask Leif a question. Thursday at 1:45 pm on my Facebook Page. The link to LIVE Stream is in my bio.

About Leif:

Leif Bogwald, born and raised in Ladysmith, BC, received his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Vancouver Island University in 2002 and his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2006. After 11 years in the world of public accounting, Leif switched directions entirely and started a career in Vancouver Island’s thriving tourism industry. Founding Vancouver Island Expeditions and building it from the ground up, he has overseen double and even triple-digit growth each year since 2014, giving visitors and locals alike an authentic Vancouver Island experience while becoming a leader in the island’s tourism industry through awards and his involvement.