Tourism Kamloops announces new Board of Directors

On Thursday, Dec. 15, Tourism Kamloops announced a new Board of Directors, with 13 appointed board members that includes Chair, Trish Morelli from the Kamloops Wineries Association.

The Tourism Kamloops Board of Directors volunteer their time and are selected to contribute their extensive industry knowledge and experience ensuring organizational accountability and performance.

“The knowledge and experience of our Board of Directors is a vital contributor to the success of our organization and towards furthering Kamloops as a tourism destination,” said the CEO of Tourism Kamloops, Monica Dickinson.

“As tourism in Kamloops continues to redefine itself in a post-pandemic world, having the steadfast support and leadership of this accomplished group of industry leaders will ensure a stronger and more collaborative future for our organization and all of our stakeholders moving forward.”

The Board of Directors are:

• Chair, Trish Morelli, Kamloops Wineries Association
• Vice Chair, Steve Earl, Prestige Kamloops
• Treasurer, Gary Yu, Holiday Inn & Suites
• Secretary, Angela Tasker, Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre & Chair, Kamloops Accommodation Association
• Percy Amaria, Columbia Diner
• Jim Gudjonson, British Columbia Lottery Corporation
• Sheila Minten, Vista Inn
• Pav Moore, Thompson Hotel
• James MacDonald, Western Canada Theater
• Rob Mensinger, Rocky Mountaineer
• Mike O’Reilly, City of Kamloops
• Sarah Candido, City Liaison
• Joshua Gottfriedson, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc

“I am thrilled to be taking on a leadership role amongst this group of passionate industry leaders,” said Chair Trish Morelli.

“As a Board we are aligned in our belief that Kamloops must continue to grow as a tourism destination supporting our community and our local economy. I am looking forward to continuing to advance the strategic objectives of the organization alongside Monica and the talented team at Tourism Kamloops.”

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