Purpose
The purpose of the Board is to sustain the Thompson Okanagan region as a competitive destination by setting the strategic direction for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and working as a policy board to ensure the long-term viability of the association.
Members
TOTA’s Board Members are dynamic and experienced tourism professionals who represent many key sectors and communities of the Thompson Okanagan region. They are elected and volunteer for 2-year terms to help TOTA and stakeholders improve and grow the region’s tourism industry.
Current Board of Directors
The following board members are currently serving, announced at the October 24, 2023 TOTA Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Secretary-Treasurer
National People & Culture Business Partner, for the Estate Wine Group of Andrew Peller properties
Okanagan Valley
Past Chair
Co-Owner, Moccasin Trails / Chief, Bonaparte First Nation
Thompson Valley, Okanagan Valley, Gold Country
Co-Founder / Director, Business Development, ERTCU Travel Group (En Route Travel Canada)
Tours operate in all subregions of the Thompson Okanagan
Team Leader, Tourism and Film, Tourism Shuswap / Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Salmon Arm | Shuswap
Executive Director, Destination Silver Star / Silver Star Resort Association
Vernon | North Okanagan
Learn More
TOTA Board Directors are elected annually and results are announced the the TOTA Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Based on the TOTA Constitution & Bylaws, to qualify as a Voting Stakeholder, organizations must meet the following criteria.
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is a not-for-profit society formed under the BC Societies Act and governed by the Constitution and Bylaws document.