TIABC APPLAUDS DESTINATION BC APPOINTMENTS
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) applauds Destination British Columbia on the appointments to the new Tourism Marketing Committee. “We are pleased to see such a high calibre of individuals from all areas of the province,”said TIABC chair, Christine Stoneman. “Their collective experience marketing British Columbia’s regions, communities and businesses to the world will undoubtedly strengthen our existing markets as well as broaden our scope into emerging markets. All tourism businesses and British Columbians will benefit through job growth and an improved economy.”The Tourism Marketing Committee is comprised of nominees identified by each of the six Regional Destination Marketing Organizations (RDMOs). Two Destination British Columbia Board members will also sit on the Committee, which will be chaired by Destination British Columbia’s CEO. The Tourism Marketing Committee members are: Kathy Cooper, Managing Director, Kootenay Rockies Tourism; Pat Corbett, Owner, The Hills Health Ranch; Harley Elias, Faculty, Tourism & Hospitality and Business Programs at North Island College and Owner/Operator, Protected Water Charters; Anthony Everett, CEO, Northern BC Tourism Association; Keith Henry, CEO, Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia; Ingrid Jarrett, Vice President, Business Development, Watermark Beach Resort; Andre Kuerbis, Manager, Chilcotin Holidays; Ryan MacIvor, General Manager, Global Spectrum Facility Management, Encana Event Centre; Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association; Mike McPhee, Director of Sales and Marketing, Island Lake Resort Group; Dave Petryk, President and CEO, Tourism Vancouver Island; Angela Rafuse-Tahir, Director of Sales and Marketing, The Fairmont Empress; Stuart Rempel, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Whistler-Blackcomb; Saeedeh Salem, Winery Sales and Marketing, Enotecca Wineries and Resorts; Steve Smith, Owner, Crest Hotel; John Stibbard, Vice President of Operations, Capilano Suspension Bridge; Amy Thacker, CEO, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association; Thom Tischik, Marketing Manager, Revelstoke Accommodation Association; Joel Tkach, Manager, Passenger Marketing, Vancouver Airport Authority. “The establishment of this committee ensures that tourism stakeholders from across the province have an active role in strengthening and aligning our marketing efforts,”said Destination BC board chair, Andrea Shaw. “The board and staff at Destination British Columbia look forward to working with this experienced and knowledgeable group of tourism industry marketing experts.”(http://www.DestinationBC)
