Meet the Staff
The staff of Tourism Nanaimo can help plan your visit to Nanaimo and provide a wide range of activity, accommodation, and area information with speed and accuracy. Tourism Nanaimo also provides media and member support to the local Nanaimo community, while Destination Nanaimo is the external (out of town) marketing arm for Nanaimo’s Economic Development Office and is pleased to assist out-of-town travel media with their story assignments.
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Mark Drysdale – Executive Director250.756.0106 ext.21 mark@tourismnanaimo.com As the Executive Director of Tourism Nanaimo, Mark is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the organization. This includes working with the Board of Directors to set policy and strategic direction for the organization. He assists the Board of Directors in the development of the... |
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Cathy Dyck – Manager, Sales and Industry Relations250.756.0106 ext.25 cathy@tourismnanaimo.com Manager, Sales and Industry Relations is responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding the relationship between Tourism Nanaimo and its members, including the attraction and retention of members. It is a primary responsibility to stimulate revenue through the sales of innovative... |
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Megan Beauregard – Manager, Visitor Services250.756.0106 ex.23 megan@tourismnanaimo.com The Manager, Visitor Services is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day management of the Visitor Services Department. This includes developing and providing monthly statistical reporting, developing new revenue sources, and ensuring that the Visitor Centre is represented to... |
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Jon Nicholson – Manager, Visitor Services - Port of Nanaimo Centre250.713.2980 jon@tourismnanaimo.com The Manager, Visitor Services - Port of Nanaimo Centre is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Port of Nanaimo Centre Visitor Kiosk. This includes ensuring that the kiosk is represented to the public in a pleasing, organized and professional manner. In addition to... |
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Nicole Langlois – Bonjour! Program Consultant250.756.0106 ext. 26 nicole@tourismnanaimo.com As the “Bonjour!” Program Consultant, Nicole is responsible for a pilot project, which ultimately aims to increase the ability of BC tourism operators to offer French-language service to tourists who will visit the province. Nanaimo has been chosen by Tourism BC to trial the program first.... |
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Aidan Moher – Web Technician(250) 756-0106 ext. 26 aidan@tourismnanaimo.com As Web Technician, Aidan is responsible for all things Internet related at Tourism Nanaimo. He spends his time working on constantly improving and expanding the web site, working with members to help them make the best of Tourism Nanaimo's services, and troubleshooting with anyone who needs the... |
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