Development Support

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Illuminate Kamloops

Mary Putnam

Helping Ideas Become Reality

Tourism Kamloops is here to ensure your vision for tourism investment and destination development becomes a reality.

Whether you are a business owner, developer, or community advocate, our team provides the tools, connections, and expertise needed to move projects forward and create lasting impact in Kamloops’ visitor economy.

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Meet Nic

Your Destination Development Concierge

At the heart of our support is Nic Zdunich, our Destination Development Manager. His role is to help businesses and developers cut through red tape, find solutions, and unlock opportunities.

With a focus on collaboration and problem-solving, Nic works one-on-one with partners to ensure destination development opportunities are smoother, faster, and more impactful; he opens doors, on the ground in Kamloops. 

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Keep it Loopy
Illuminate Kamloops

Mary Putnam

How We Support Tourism Businesses

From marketing insights to grant applications, Tourism Kamloops equips tourism operators with the tools they need to thrive. We provide support in marketing, surveying, licensing, insurance, and financial resources. We also connect businesses with seasonal opportunities in city parks and advocate for common space improvements that benefit both residents and visitors.

  1. Marketing & Surveying

  2. Advisory & Advocacy

  3. Business Licensing, Insurance and Financial Resources

  4. Seasonal Opportunities in City Parks

  5. Grant Support

  6. Improving Common Spaces

How We Support Developers

We provide investors and developers with the information and connections needed to bring bold projects to life in Kamloops. Whether it’s detailed market research, commissioning feasibility studies, assistance navigating RFPs, or access to our Event Support Fund, we make it easier for developers to understand the landscape, identify opportunities, and move projects from concept to completion.

  1. Room to Invest Campaign

  2. Investor Information

  3. RFPs

  4. Event Support Fund

The Station

Mary Putnam

Community Enhancement Initiatives

Tourism Kamloops champions initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents while creating memorable experiences for visitors. From advocating for active transportation, to transforming public spaces through projects like The Station, to brightening the city with Illuminate Kamloops, we invest in making Kamloops a place where people want to live, work, and explore.

  1. Build Kamloops Participation

  2. Active Transportation Advocacy

  3. The Station

  4. Illuminate Kamloops

  5. YEW Street

Stay Connected

We continually ensure we are sharing and exploring relevant destination development opportunities. Explore our latest announcements and Destination Development blogs to learn what’s new and how Tourism Kamloops is consistently bringing investment opportunities to the forefront.

January 31, 2025

Building Kamloops' Landmark Attraction: The Iconic Structure Project

September 3, 2024

Press Release - Tourism Kamloops Seeks Proposals for Iconic Landmark Project

August 21, 2024

Expression of Interest: Establishing an Iconic Attraction for Regional Tourism Growth

July 22, 2024

Discover Your Small Group Oasis at The Spot at Paul Lake

We're Here to Help

Lisa Strachan

Director, Destination Development + Travel Trade

Lisa is the front-runner of destination development, travel trade, sports and meetings.

Erik Fisher

CEO

Erik is Tourism Kamloops' bold leader responsible for strategic direction, community relationships, and tourism development.

Nic Zdunich

Destination Development Manager

Nic is the person you talk to about destination development, from placemaking initiatives to implementing projects and strategies to improve infrastructure and experiences for visitors.

Jada Glen

Destination Development + Trade Specialist

Jada is your go-to for support with destination development and travel trade initiatives ensuring seamless operations and exceptional experiences.