Destination BC (DBC) is currently seeking tourism industry members to join its Tourism Marketing Committee (TMC) for the 2025-2027 term. 


What does the Tourism Marketing Committee do?

Alongside DBC, the TMC works to develop a successful, dynamic, and sustainable tourism sector for the province. The TMC provides DBC's CEO and Board with input on the organization's tourism marketing strategies, tourism performance indicators, and with recommendations on how to encourage collaboration and joint funding of marketing programs. 

For the three-year TMC term starting January 1, 2025, one representative from the Thompson Okanagan and representatives from other regions in the province are required. 


Application Requirements

As detailed on the DBC website, interested applicants should possess the following experience and skills to complement those of the current members:

  • Understanding of the tourism industry, its issues, trends and opportunities.
  • Experience with destination marketing on a global, national, and/or provincial scale, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the tourism industry.
  • Experience with destination management with a focus on industry development/training, cooperative programming, sustainable tourism development, visitor management strategies, resident engagement and familiarity with provincial, regional, or local destination development strategies. 

Plus, at least one of the following as an area of specific expertise:

  • Sector knowledge – representative of one of our 2025 priority industry or experience sectors or stakeholders, including wine, culinary, golf, fishing, camping, transportation, etc.
  • An operator/owner/senior manager of a tourism business based in BC.

Application Process

Interested in applying? Complete the online application form here and include your résumé and other relevant supporting documents. 

Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2024. 

If you have questions about the application process or need assistance completing the electronic application form, please contact: vittoria.urpens@destinationbc.ca