Shop the Valley - Destination Management Company

Shop the Valley™ was created to recognize clients, employees and VIPs with one-of-a-kind travel experiences and merchandise rewards created in the spectacular natural beauty of the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.

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The Quail, Okanagan Golf Club

The first full-service destination management company (DMC) committed to showcasing the entire Okanagan Valley, we cater to providing the ultimate in luxury programming for groups of up to 300 participants. Our meeting professionals know the region and the product. We take the time to understand your objectives and customize programs to fulfill the most demanding wish lists.

Above and Beyond

In addition to the natural beauty and charm of the area, Shop the Valley™ opens the door to more than 250 corporate gift and recognition products, all handmade by highly-skilled and innovative artisans who live in the Okanagan. This product division was designed to satisfy the exacting needs of meeting and incentive executives who can enjoy the convenience of making complementary gift selections while working in conjunction with our DMC division. Categorized by price point or theme, our products make ideal delegate or VIP room gifts, speaker gifts, corporate recognition awards or employee incentives.

Our Team Is Your Teameam

The Okanagan Valley is a canvas of wide open spaces, farmland, vineyards, orchards and crystal lakes set against the backdrop of the Cascade and Monashee Mountains. Inspired by the spirit of the land, our team of destination experts is passionate about this region and your event.

We have an intimate knowledge of the Okanagan Valley and have established partnerships with key suppliers throughout the region. It's this kind of "insider" information that leads us to discover the latest off-site venues, attractions and specialty suppliers, which are vital to keeping events fresh and innovative. rotary arts centre

Rotary Centre for the Arts

Often success comes down to the little extras, the magic of the intangibles. And you'll find we deliver those too. In fact, we have a "sixth sense" for understanding your business and specific program requirements. With more than 40 years of combined experience in the meeting and incentive travel market, our team presents creative options that help achieve your goals and satisfy the demographics of the group. We'll handle the details to ensure the program is a success, but we also deliver the added touches that bring this magical destination to life. We have a selection of unique off-site venues to choose from, including our historic Orchard and Wine museum, the Rotary Centre for the Arts, art galleries, private homes, restaurants and wineries.

Tommi Hanley, CITE - President

Tommi has more than 20 years experience in the meeting and incentive travel industry. Tommi's headshot The first woman in Canada to attain the Certified Incentive Travel Executive (CITE) designation from the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives in 1992, she served several years on the SITE Canada Board of Directors, including two elected terms as President. Tommi is a former Editor of Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine and was instrumental to the creation and launch Canada's only M&IT-specific conference and trade show - IncentiveWorks (formerly CMITS) - now in its 17th successful year. She founded Thompson Lloyd Communications in 1993 to provide specialized media relations, communications and marketing services to a wide variety of clients, including major hotels, tourist boards and destination management companies. She currently serves on the boards of the BC Agri-Tourism Alliance and the Economic Development Commission of the Central Okanagan. She is also a committee member for the Association of Destination Marketing Executives (ADME).

Justin Hanley - Sales Manager

An accomplished sales professional with more than 20 years experience in the meeting and incentive travel industry, Justin has a thorough understanding of the specialized needs of the M&IT marketplace. Throughout his career Justin has established strong relationships with North American meeting professionals and tourism suppliers and understands the demand for fresh and innovative ideas. Known for his infectious enthusiasm, Justin is delighted to introduce Shop the Valley's unique and diverse services to the North American marketplace.

Patricia Burns - Operations Manager

Patricia is a logistics dynamo with a flair for the creative. She possesses a broad range of experience, from sales promotion to PR, and has the business savvy and enthusiasm to create and deliver incredible events. A talented actor, Patricia's passion for theatre, as well as her love of the outdoors, are reflected in the boundless energy she brings to her work. Patricia has been actively involved in the meeting and incentive travel business since 2000, providing sales, marketing, PR and promotional services for a variety of North American clients.

Susan Resciquio - Customer Care

It's all in the details. Happiest when attending to the finer points of destination management, Susan has a soft touch combined with a determined approach that ensures every job is completed on-time and on budget. A consummate multi-tasker - Susan has extensive front-line experience, most recently assisting with the management of an internationally acclaimed group of boutique spas. Whether it's a question, concern or change of plans, Susan will ensure you get the answers and support you need, when you need them.

Memberships and Alliances

Shop the Valley™ is a member and tourism partner of regional, national and international organizations. As a leader in the meeting and incentive industry, our team also supports local tourism partners and suppliers through speaking engagements and consulting on regional tourism initiatives. Members of our team have pursued continued education within the industry to achieve professional accreditation and utilize the educational opportunities provided by industry organizations such as Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) and the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME). Shop the Valley is a member of the following organizations:

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