Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT), December 13, 2024: Sunshine Coast Tourism is proud to announce its Board of Directors for 2024/2025 following the Annual General Meeting held on November 13th at the Beach Gardens Resort & Marina. With over 50 attendees participating both in person and virtually, the AGM shared SCT's achievements and highlights of the past year.

The 2024/2025 Board of Directors represents a diverse group of leaders committed to enhancing tourism across the Sunshine Coast. Their expertise spans accommodations, recreation, arts, culture, and heritage, reflecting the multifaceted nature of our vibrant destination.
 

2024/2025 SCT Board of Directors:

  • Christine Hollmann – Terracentric Coastal Adventures
    President & Member At Large, North

  • Gary Bearchell – Cabins on the Coast
    Vice-President & Small Accommodations & Campgrounds

  • Theressa Logan – Sunshine Coast Air
    Secretary & Recreation

  • Heather Newman – Pointhouse Suites on Sargeant Bay
    Treasurer & Member At Large, South

  • J.L. (Jack) Barr – Powell River Town Centre Hotel / Beach Gardens Resort & Marina
    Past-President & Large Accommodations, North

  • Chris Tait – Klahoose Wilderness Resort
    Large Accommodations, North

  • Qaid Jivan – The Stonewater Motel
    Large Accommodations, South

  • Shangxuan Ma – Gibsons Garden Hotel
    Large Accommodations, South

  • Linda Williams – Coast Cultural Alliance
    Arts, Culture, & Heritage

  • Gary Shilling – qathet Film Society
    Member At Large, North

  • Yash Bareria – Evergreen Hospitality Group (includes the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, The Oceanside Coast Hotel, The Spot at Porpoise Bay, Sunshine Lodge, and the Marine Inn)
    Member At Large, South*


“As we say goodbye to our outgoing board members, we express our gratitude for their many years of commitment and service,” said Christine Hollmann, board president of SCT. “We’re excited to welcome our new team members, whose diverse talents and unique perspectives will help us continue to elevate the Sunshine Coast as a year-round destination in collaboration with the communities on the Coast.”

 

* Following the AGM, Shaez Allidina of Evergreen Hospitality Group stepped down from the "Member at Large - South" position due to an internal restructuring at Evergreen. In accordance with SCT's bylaws, SCT's Board of Directors has appointed Yash Bareria, Operations Manager at Evergreen Hospitality Group, to join the Board. Yash, based in Sechelt, brings local expertise and a strong working relationship with Sunshine Coast Tourism programs. He will serve in this capacity until the next Annual General Meeting.
 

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About Sunshine Coast Tourism
Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) is a non-profit destination marketing organization (DMO) established in 2008 to promote and manage BC’s Sunshine Coast as an unparalleled destination for discerning travellers. The organization’s mandate is to cultivate a sustainable year-round tourism economy while protecting and respecting the region’s natural environment and cultural diversity. SCT is committed to facilitating the evolution of the Sunshine Coast/qathet region as a travel destination that is consistent with the values of the Indigenous communities, residents, local businesses, and stakeholders across the region. For more information, please visit: sunshinecoastcanada.com/about-us