The Destination and Workforce Development division is responsible for assisting destination areas, communities and operators in developing and coordinating tourism assets to enrich the quality of experiences, as well as tourism education and training to address the challenges of a competitive labour market.
Destination and Workforce Development Division
The division assists destination areas, communities and operators in developing and co-ordinating tourism assets to enrich the quality of experiences, as well as supporting tourism planning and development activities to grow tourism in Saskatchewan. The division is also responsible for the co-ordination of human resources development initiatives and the provision of education and training to support Saskatchewan's tourism sector.
Tracy Breher | Vice-President, Destination and Workforce Development | 306-933-5905 | tracy.breher@tourismsask.com |
Mark England | Executive Director, Destination Development | 306-933-5918 | mark.england@tourismsask.com |
Kristel Abi Aad | Executive Assistant | 306-933-7188 | kristel.abiaad@tourismsask.com |
Departments within the Destination and Workforce Development division include:
Destination Development
The Destination Development department is responsible for the initiation and support of tourism planning and development activities that expand tourism in the province. This work is undertaken in collaboration with tourism businesses, attractions and all levels of government, with the objectives of increasing visitor expenditures and developing the province as a more competitive, marketable and investment-ready destination.
Mark England | Executive Director, Destination Development | 306-933-5918 | mark.england@tourismsask.com |
Bob Kadis | Industry Development Consultant | 306-933-5903 | bob.kadis@tourismsask.com |
Carey Baker | Industry Development Consultant | 306-933-7948 | carey.baker@tourismsask.com |
Brenden Branscombe | Industry Development Consultant | 306-933-7493 | brenden.branscombe@tourismsask.com |
Corrina Kapeller | Regional Tourism Development Consultant | 306-812-8882 |
corrina.kapeller@tourismsask.com |
Heather Blouin* | Industry Development Consultant | 306-787-2825 |
heather.blouin@tourismsask.com |
Brendan Manz* | Industry Development Consultant | 306-787-2643 |
brendan.manz@tourismsask.com |
Destination Development staff are located in the Saskatoon office.
*Regina office
Workforce Development
The Workforce Development department is responsible for the co-ordination of human resources development initiatives and the provision of education and training to support Saskatchewan's tourism sector. Its mandate addresses human resource management, employee recruitment and retention, post-secondary and technical training, awareness of tourism as a viable career choice and the development of a professional and more representative tourism workforce.
Denise Hauta | Executive Director, Workforce Development | 306-933-7172 | denise.hauta@tourismsask.com |
Darrell Noakes | Communications and Marketing Specialist | 306-933-5916 | darrell.noakes@tourismsask.com |
Abigail Tumanon | Administrative Assistant | 306-933-5900 | abigail.tumanon@tourismsask.com |
Carl Gonzales | Career Information Coordinator | 306-933-5908 | carl.gonzales@tourismsask.com |
Danielle Potter | Project Coordinator | 306-933-5928 | danielle.potter@tourismsask.com |
Tamica Small | Workforce Development Consultant (Training) | 306-933-5913 | tamica.small@tourismsask.com |
Nicholas Haines | Workforce Development Specialist (Training) | 306-933-7036 | nicholas.haines@tourismsask.com |
Michelle Flamont | Administrative Assistant | 306-933-6252 | michelle.flamont@tourismsask.com |
All Workforce Development staff are located in the Saskatoon office.
To learn more about Tourism Saskatchewan's organizational structure, visit the directory main page or the following divisions:
- Executive Office
- Corporate Services
- Destination and Workforce Development
- Marketing and Communications