Our Team | Industry

Natalie leads the development and implementation of the tourism sales and servicing for all markets in order to increase Winnipeg’s economy.

Ryan is the Vice President of Sales for Economic Development Winnipeg directing all sales strategies. He also leads the YES! Winnipeg initiative to attract new business and work with local companies to facilitate their expansion, increase their market potential and grow their network.

Tiffany assists Dayna with issues management involving such aspects as scheduling, event planning, meeting management and communications-related tasks. She also serves as the primary liaison for EDW's board of directors and coordinates all board-related activities germane to the organization.

Grace is responsible for attracting meetings and conventions to Winnipeg through the Canadian association and third party meeting planner markets as well as the economic sectors of Agribusiness and Life Sciences.

Sarah is responsible for selling and promoting Winnipeg as the destination of choice for the travel trade market showcasing Winnipeg as a group and package tour destination and focusing on student/youth travel, affinity groups, tour operators, wholesalers and receptives.

Lynnea is responsible for managing client services by assisting clients in promoting their meetings, conventions, sports, special events and group tours that will be in Winnipeg in order to maximize attendance and elevate customer satisfaction.

Crystal is responsible for managing the customer relations management system, Simpleview, as well as supporting the sales activities of the Business Development Managers and expediting the bids and proposals in order to attract meetings, conventions, sports and special events to Winnipeg.

Danica is responsible for inventory management and the delivery of front line visitor counselling.

Eleanor manages the corporate communications activities specific to EDW. She executes a broad spectrum of deliverables based on strategic marketing & communications plans that span both digital and print formats. 

Gillian is responsible for writing and editing tourism marketing communications, handling travel media requests, developing story ideas, and the travel media program.  For July & August 2020, Gillian will serve as the primary point of contact for all EDW-related media and advertising inquiries.

Kelly is responsible for managing the content of the Tourism Winnipeg publications and website, approving all partner entries in Simpleview, compiling earned media, responding to image requests and managing the internal image gallery and photo contest.

Karen is responsible for the graphic design of the sales and marketing initiatives and maintains the brand standards.