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Tourism Victoria Welcomes You!
We're eager to help you, whether it's preparing convention or meeting bids that will dazzle decision-makers, finding out about services for travel trade professionals, uncovering a unique story angle for media coverage, or simply answering a few questions about your upcoming trip to Victoria. We're ready with a wealth of information about the Greater Victoria area for both business and pleasure inquiries. |
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Administration Office
4th Floor, 31 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 1J1
Tel: (250) 414-6999
Fax: (250) 361-9733
Email Inquiries: info@tourismvictoria.com |
Visitor Centre
812 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 1T3
Accommodation Reservations 1-800-663-3883
Tel: (250) 953-2033
Fax: (250) 382-6539
Email Inquiries: info@tourismvictoria.com |
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Departments & Organization:
Executive Office
Office of the President & CEO
Marketing & Communications Department
Media & Public Relations
Web Marketing & E-Commerce
Publications
Sales Department
Leisure Travel
Meetings & Incentive Travel |
Operations Department
Membership Services
Visitor Services
Human Resources
Event Planning
Finance Department
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Reception |
See Tourism Victoria's Organizational Chart for a diagram of our organization's structure.
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Executive Office:
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Lorne Whyte
President and Chief Executive Officer
lorne.whyte@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6975
Contact for:
Inquiries about tourism business development opportunities |
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Ellen Henry
Executive Assistant
ellen.henry@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6976
Contact for:
Scheduling appointments with the President and CEO
Questions regarding Tourism Victoria's Board of Directors
Board Committee sign up and information
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Marketing & Communications Department:
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Melissa McLean
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
melissa.mclean@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6970
Contact for:
Inquiries about Tourism Victoria's Marketing and Communication Department
All news media inquiries
Tourism statistics |

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Carrie Smith
Communications Coordinator
carrie.smith@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-4477
Contact for:
Tourism Victoria communications
Assisting with news media inquiries
Tourism Victoria promotional opportunities
Membership Matters Newsletter |
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Marketing & Advertising
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Jeanne Holliss
Assistant Manager, Marketing
Jeanne.Holliss@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6991
Contact for:
Tourism Statistics
All Sales & Marketing department activities
Co-op advertising opportunities
Marketing intelligence programs |
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Travel Media Relations
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Heather McGillivray
Manager, Travel Media Relations (United States)
heather.mcgillivray@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6979
Contact for:
Travel media needs - U.S. media
Assistance with Tourism Victoria travel media relations programs
Itinerary development
Information and image requests
Story ideas
Fact checking and research |
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Kristine George
Manager, Travel Media Relations (Canada & Overseas)
kristine.george@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6971
Contact for:
Travel media needs - Canadian and International media
Assistance with Tourism Victoria travel media relations programs
Itinerary development
Information and image requests
Story ideas
Fact checking and research |
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Holly Lenk
Coordinator, Travel Media Relations
holly.lenk@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6974
Contact for:
Assistance with Tourism Victoria travel media relations programs
Itinerary development
Information and image requests
Story ideas
Fact checking and research |
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Sales Department:
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Tracey Webster
Director of Sales
tracey.webster@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250)414-6982
Contact for:
Information about Destination Sales & Marketing Programs
Information about US meeting and incentive groups coming to Victoria
Information regarding hosting familiarization tours (FAMS) and site visits
Information about attending US trade shows and receptions with Victoria partners |
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Meetings & Incentive Travel
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Tiffany Gyles
Sales Manager, Meeting & Incentive Travel
tiffany.gyles@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250)414-6978
Contact for:
Information about meeting and incentive groups coming to Victoria from Western and Central USA, up to and including Illinois
Information about meeting and incentive groups coming to Victoria from Quebec and the Eastern Canadian provinces
Information regarding hosting familiarization tours (FAMS) and site visits
Information about attending Western and Central USA trade shows and receptions with Victoria partners
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Jesse Baidwan
Sales Manager, Meeting & Incentive Travel
jesse.baidwan@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250)414-6987
Contact for:
Information about meeting and incentive groups coming to Victoria from Western Canada, up to and including Manitoba
Information about meeting and incentive groups coming to Victoria from Eastern USA, east of Illinois
Information regarding hosting familiarization tours (FAMS) and site visits
Information about attending Western Canada trade shows and receptions with Victoria partners
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Paddy McIntyre
Sales Representative, Meeting and Incentive Travel - Eastern Canada
paddy.mcintyre@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (416) 482-4560
Contact for:
Information on Eastern Canada meeting and incentive groups coming to Vancouver Island
Information regarding attending Eastern Canada trade shows and receptions with Victoria partners |

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Jennie Lembcke
Sales Coordinator, Meeting & Incentive Travel
jennie.lembcke@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6988
Contact for:
Information regarding hosting familiarization tours (FAMS) and site visits
Information regarding Tourism Victoria's convention calendar
Information regarding accessing promotional materials
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Leisure Travel:
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Michael Abe
Sales Manager, Leisure Travel
michael.abe@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6984
Contact for:
Travel show information
Familiarization tour(FAMS) information and participation
Developing new itineraries and/or product ideas |
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Michelle Edington
Sales Manager, Leisure Travel
michelle.edington@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6994
Contact for:
Lead lists
Travel show information
Familiarization tour(FAMS) information and participation
Developing new itineraries and/or product ideas
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Cathy Sullivan
Sales Coordinator, Leisure Travel
cathy.sullivan@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6983
Contact for:
Lead lists
Trade show information
Familiarization tour(FAMS) information and participation
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Operations Department:
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Helen Welch
Vice President, Operations
helen.welch@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6977
Contact for:
Tourism Victoria's Operational Issues
Information regarding Member and Visitors Services
Information about Visitor Centre operations
Human Resources Inquiries |
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Kelly Both
Assistant Manager, Member Services
kelly.both@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6986
Contact for:
Direct Mail Program
Member Listing Changes
Member Event Information
Plasma Screen Advertisements
Tourism Victoria's Travel Auction
Digital Rez changes, queries & training
Questions on Accomodation Packages
Tourism Victoria's Membership Commitee
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Membership Services:
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Brenda Knapik
Account Manager, Membership Services
brenda.knapik@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250)414-6973
Contact for:
• Information about Tourism Victoria's membership and its benefits
• Ways to increase awareness of member products through advertising
• Membership inquiries and concerns |
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Lacey Sheardown
Coordinator, Membership Development
Lacey.Sheardown@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6972
Contact for:
• Information about Tourism Victoria's membership and its benefits
• Member networking opportunities - Member Mixers
• Membership Development Series
• Information on SuperHost programs and seminar schedules
• Downtown Victoria Ambassadors |
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Heidi Mount
Account Manager, Membership Services
Heidi.Mount@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250)414-6973
Contact for:
• Information about Tourism Victoria's membership and its benefits
• Ways to increase awareness of member products through advertising
• Membership inquiries and concerns |
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Web Department:
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Brennan Beveridge
Junior Web Developer
Brennan.Beveridge@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6980
Contact for:
General inquiries about Tourism Victoria's website.
Correction of any website errors or omissions.
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Finance Department:
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Tamra McQuitty
Director of Finance
tamra.mcquitty@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6992
Contact for:
All payments made by Tourism Victoria including supplier invoices and ticket receipts
Tourism Victoria audited financial statements |
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Lorinda Staples
Bookkeeper
lorinda.staples@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6993
Contact for:
Accommodation and ticket commission statement information
Accounts receivable |
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Susan Ptic
Accounting Clerk
susan.ptic@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-4478
Contact for:
Accounts payable
Visitor Centre ticket sales |
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Reception:
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Brian Cant
Receptionist
brian.cant@tourismvictoria.com
Tel: (250) 414-6999
Contact for:
General inquiries regarding Tourism Victoria
Vacation Guide and map requests
RSVPs
Changes and updates regarding member businesses
Calendar of Events submissions |
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