Lisanne Ballantyne
President & CEO
Contact Lisanne to: learn more about the long-term strategic direction of Tourism Kelowna, the Society’s annual business plan, and any questions regarding the programs, products and services we deliver to support our stakeholders delivering remarkable Central Okanagan visitor experiences.
Cheryl van den Bold
Executive Assistant
Contact Cheryl to: Request information on the Tourism Kelowna Society operations/administration, arrange meetings and appointments, request tourism statistical information, invoice inquiries, and to discuss Tourism Kelowna services.
Lauren Lander
Director of Finance
Contact Lauren to: Ask questions related to your invoice(s), find out your annual billing renewal period, follow up on payment, and answer any accounting/finance related questions.
Chris Shauf
Director of Marketing & Communications
chris.shauf@tourismkelowna.com
Contact Chris to: Find out about Tourism Kelowna’s marketing & communication strategies, learn about our strategic brand plan, collaborate on content programs and partnerships, share information about your business that may be of interest to traveling media, and media requests.
Steve Small
Digital Marketing
Contact Steve to: Discuss digital marketing related items such as Tourism Kelowna's website, get access to Tourism Kelowna photography and video libraries, and discuss research and data.
Carla Bechard
Marketing Programs & Partnerships
Contact Carla to: Inquire about Tourism Kelowna marketing programs and collateral, local advertising activations, mobile pass opportunities, and Destination BC Coop partnerships.
Darby Svendsen
Social Media & Content
Contact Darby to: Discuss all things related to Tourism Kelowna's social media accounts and blog, including content creation and strategy, as well as content creation opportunities, and local creators/influencers.
Lindsay Kelm
Travel Media & Communications
lindsay.Kelm@tourismkelowna.com
Contact Lindsay to: share new and noteworthy updates about your business or opportunities to showcase your business to travel media and influencers.
Nicolle Gomez de Sousa
Director of Business Development
Contact Nicolle to: Find out about Tourism Kelowna’s business development strategies, learn about our meeting and conference program, learn about our sport and major event strategy, discuss partnership opportunities, share information about your business that may be of interest to group business.
Julia Garner, CMP
Business Development
Contact Julia to: Arrange a FAM tour or site inspection, discuss logistics for trade show attendance and industry events, request and/or order promotional materials and collateral for your conference or event.
Sara Correa Haslehurst
Business Development, Sports & Major Events
Contact Sara to: Assist you with your sport and event planning, from bid development, venue and hotel selection, fam trips, to liaising with local, provincial, or national sports organizatoions.
Vanessa Osborne
Business Development, Sales Manager
Contact Vanessa to: Participate in familiarization tours for Eastern Canada & USA meeting planners, receive bid preparation assistance for planners, and receive hosting consultation for Eastern Canada & USA planners.
Nicole Martinez
Business Development, Sales Manager
Contact Nicole to: Participate in familiarization tours for Western Canada & USA meeting planners, receive bid preparation assistance for planners, and receive hosting consultation for Western Canada & USA planners.
Jacqui Dowling
Business Development, Membership & Industry
Contact Jacqui to: Request information or to participate in Tourism Kelowna’s membership and/or advertising programs. Learn how Tourism Kelowna can benefit your business.
Kaitlyn Ellis
Manager of Community & Visitor Engagement
Contact Kaitlyn to: Discuss operations of the Kelowna Visitor Centre and other visitor centre locations, to give feedback regarding the Kelowna Visitor Centre or visitor centre operations, to discuss staffing, hours of operation, and partnership opportunities.
Kassidy Cote
Retail Coordinator
Contact Kassidy to: Discuss retail opportunities including the feature artist program within the Downtown Visitor Centre, to learn more about wholesaling opportunities for your business and to request a donation for your business or event.
Angelina Scott
Volunteer & Events Coordinator
Contact Angelina to: Discuss Tourism Kelowna's volunteer program, mobile and satellite visitor centres, to arrange a familiarization tour for your business, or discuss events and activations within the Kelowna Visitor Centre and the community.