Meet the Team
Business Development
Blair Keating
Western Canada + Western USA
Phone: 587-899-7355
Email: blairk@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Enjoy one of Calgary's amazing craft beers while "pedal pubbing" through the streets of Inglewood.
Sandra Moniz, CAE, CMM, CMP
Eastern Canada
Phone: 905-605-0555
Email: sandram@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Visit Studio Bell, a modern building that houses various exhibition galleries, interactive displays, musical instruments, artifacts, and performance & events spaces. It provides visitors with an immersive experience to explore the rich musical heritage of Canada and the world.
Allison Collins
Ottawa
Phone: 613-323-0910
Email: allisonc@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Experience 360° panoramic views of the city, prairies and majestic Rocky Mountains from the iconic Calgary Tower.
Kyla Knudson
Eastern USA
Phone: 703-969-4738
Email: kylak@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Take in the impressive public art downtown, like "Wonderland" at Bow Tower, the heritage buildings on Stephen Avenue, and the striking Peace Bridge spanning the Bow River, then head to 17th Avenue to enjoy some of Calgary's dining hotspots.
Karen Carini
Southwestern/Southern USA
Phone: 404-355-9976
Email: kcarini@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: As a live music fan, The Jack Singer Concert Hall, part of Calgary’s Music Mile, is a favorite venue. Whether you are into classical, country, blues, or rock & roll, Calgary’s music scene is happening!
Calgary Champions Program
Fraser Abbott
Business Development Director, Calgary Champions Program
Phone: 587-839-9992
Email: frasera@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: In summer, paddling the Bow River through downtown to Harvey Passage and recharging at one of the city's great restaurants, craft breweries, or patios. In winter, shredding the terrain park at WinSport and stomping the landing with steady beats at one of Calgary's live music venues.
Jennifer Bishop
Business Development Manager, Calgary Champions Program
Phone: 416-725-2648
Email: jenniferb@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Between floating down the Bow River, jazz-filled date nights in hidden speakeasys, and eating my way through Calgary’s food scene, I stay pretty booked and busy. I’m obsessed with touring local innovation hubs and crashing research sessions at our post-secondaries—because brainy is the new bold. This city feeds both your appetite and your curiosity.
Harrison D. Gallelli
Business Development Manager, Calgary Champions Program
Phone: 403-805-8481
Email: harrisong@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: savouring the city’s outstanding culinary scene, especially along Stephen Avenue and Uptown 17th Avenue, followed by a leisurely exploration of the diverse shopping experiences along the beautiful RiverWalk and pathway system — all while soaking up as much of our 333 days of sunshine as possible in Canada’s Blue Sky City.
Sales Operations
Mary-Frances Ryan
Sales Operations Manager
Phone: 403-390-9307
Email: maryfrancesr@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Take in the beautiful cityscape from Scotsman's Hill, float down the Bow River, and enjoy Calgary's fantastic culinary culture.
Rosevie Taruc
Sales Operations Coordinator
Phone: 250-505-6038
Email: roseviet@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Discover new mural art through the Beltline Urban Murals Project and explore hidden food spots and speakeasys.
Maui Calleja
Sales Operations Coordinator
Phone: 587-936-5854
Email: mauic@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: As a thrifting/ local artisan enthusiast, I love visiting Calgary’s boutique shops – they’re everywhere! It’s easy to spend an afternoon wandering through one of Calgary’s unique neighborhoods window (or actual) shopping. There are always new gems to be discovered while exploring.
Margot Beckham
Sales Operations Coordinator
Phone: 403-383-3051
Email: margotb@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Calgary in the summer time, I love drinks and dinner with friends on the multiple beautiful patios we have, escaping to the river and local parks to swim and lay out, as well as explore pop-up workshops and craft markets happening in the city!
Event Services, Site Visits, & FAM Tours
Dana Hayes
Event Services Specialist
Destination Experiences and Services
Phone: 403-615-1356
Email: danah@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Dig into the local food scene with Alberta Food Tours.
Harumi Yokura
FAM Tours and Site Visits Specialist
Phone: 403-966-5805
Email: harumiy@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite thing to do in Calgary: Check out new cafés and restaurants!
Management
Carson Ackroyd
Senior VP of Sales
Phone: 403-619-7254
Email: carsona@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Golf at Kananaskis Country Golf Course and watch the Calgary Stampeders football team play on a sunny afternoon.
David Woodward
Executive Director, Meetings & Conventions
Phone: 587-471-1459
Email: davidw@tourismcalgary.com
Favourite things to do in Calgary: Take in a concert at one of the live music venues along Music Mile or grab a pint at one of the dozens of craft breweries in our amazing city.