Organizational Overview
Tourism Burnaby is a non-profit destination marketing organization whose purpose is to support tourism promotional activities in order to increase visitation to the city. As part of its mandate, Tourism Burnaby is responsible for marketing, promoting and selling the city as a site for corporate meetings, pleasure travel, cultural, sports and special events. The organization was incorporated on October 25, 2004 under the Society Act of British Columbia.
Vision
Tourism Burnaby is a leading, sector-focused destination marketing and resource organization that develops, promotes and assists in the city’s tourism growth through innovative community, regional and partner programs.
Goals and Major Strategies of Tourism Burnaby’s Strategic Plan
Over the next several years, Tourism Burnaby will pursue the following goals and major strategies:
- Build the Brand – create awareness in primary sector markets.
- Build the Markets – build and execute marketing and sales plans in primary sector markets: Sports, Meetings & Conferences and Arts & Culture.
- Build Partnerships – identify and build partnerships with key sub-sector business and tourism partners and supporting organizations.
Board of Directors & Management
Chair
Linda Griffiths, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express Metrotown
Secretary/Treasurer
Rick Earle, Director of Finance, City of Burnaby
Directors
Brad Alden, Publisher, BurnabyNow , Burnaby Board of Trade
Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, City of Burnaby
Ed Jaskula, General Manager, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel
Ali Maleksabet, President, Lake City Motor Inn
Dana Ritchie, Assistant Director, Conferences & Accommodation, Simon Fraser University
Executive Director
Matthew Coyne
Business Opportunities
For business opportunities, please visit http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/business.html
Request for Proposals
Video Production Services - Closing Date: Friday, April 20, 2007. Please contact Tourism Burnaby for details.