Connecting is what we do best

Connecting is what we do best

Meet our team

With a deep passion for this vibrant city, our team is proud to run the premier destination marketing organization for Vancouver, driving economic growth and cultural connection through tourism and events.

Michael Drake

Michael Drake

Vice President, Meetings, Conventions & Events

604 631 2803

mdrake@destinationvancouver.com

Convention sales

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Meet the helpful experts who can tell you everything Vancouver has to offer for your meeting or convention. Host in our city where nature inspires innovation.

Canada & international

United States

Luke Snyder

Luke Snyder

Director of Sales, Meetings & Conventions, Corporate

604 631 2817

lsnyder@destinationvancouver.com
Rohaan Sethna

Rohaan Sethna

Director of Sales, Meetings, Conventions & Events

604 631 2818

rsethna@destinationvancouver.com
Michelle Taylor

Michelle Taylor

Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales, Canada & International

604 631 2866

mtaylor@destinationvancouver.com
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Kim Shand, CMP

Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales, Canada & International

604 631 2841

kshand@destinationvancouver.com
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Theresa Gatto, CMP

Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales, Canada

604 631 2882

tgatto@destinationvancouver.com
Nina Miljkovic

Nina Miljkovic

Manager, Meetings and Conventions, Business Development

604 631 2820

nmiljkovic@destinationvancouver.com
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Margarita Valle

Business Development, Mexico

+52 55 64 69 6566

mvalle@destinationvancouver.com
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Lois Wallis

Business Development, UK & Europe

+44 7467 948009

lwallis@destinationvancouver.com
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Sara Garcia Calero

Sales Associate, Meetings & Conventions

604 631 2831

sgarciacalero@destinationvancouver.com

Convention services

Get help from local experts

Let us connect you to the right venues, hotels, and suppliers using our trusted network of members to make your meeting in Vancouver smooth and enjoyable.

Susan Graham, CMP

Susan Graham, CMP

Convention Services Manager, Canada/International

604 631 2838

sgraham@destinationvancouver.com
Darya Oshiro

Darya Oshiro, CMP

Convention Services Manager, US

604 631 2867

doshiro@destinationvancouver.com
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Kylie Karoway

Coordinator, Convention Services & Events

604 631 2812

kkaroway@destinationvancouver.com

DESTINATION EVENTS

Plan an unforgettable event

Our Destination Events team specializes in planning unique events that showcase your event’s vibrant spirit, from concerts and festivals to major sporting events.

Rohaan Sethna

Rohaan Sethna

Director of Sales, Meetings, Conventions & Events

604 631 2818

rsethna@destinationvancouver.com
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Sam Crawford

Manager, Destination Events

604 631 2807

scrawford@destinationvancouver.com
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Kylie Karoway

Coordinator, Convention Services & Events

604 631 2812

kkaroway@destinationvancouver.com

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