Vancouver, BC — The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced its 2025/26 Board of Directors, welcoming several new leaders who bring strong regional insight and a deep commitment to the accommodation sector. The new board was confirmed at the BCHA Annual General Meeting held earlier this week in Vancouver.
The Board continues to be led by Chair Tanya Stroinig, Chief Operating Officer at Prestige Hotels & Resorts, with governance supported by a diverse group of industry professionals representing communities across British Columbia.
2025 BCHA Board of Directors (New Board Members in Italics)
Executive Directors
- Tanya Stroinig, Prestige Hotels & Resorts, Kelowna (Chair)
- David McQuinn, Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo (Past Chair and Governance)
- Heather Hamilton, Pomeroy Lodging, Calgary (Treasurer)
- Erin Cassels, Huntingdon Hotel and Suites, Victoria (Executive Director)
- Gary Yu, DoubleTree by Hilton, Kamloops (Executive Director)
- Laura-Lee Lofgren, The Sundial Hotel, Whistler (Executive Director)
Directors
- Jessica Dolan, Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham, Penticton
- Cedric Younge, Mundi Hotel Enterprises, Kelowna
- Edan Fay, The Royal Kelowna by Bellstar Hotels, Kelowna
- Graeme Benn, JW Marriott Parq and the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection, Vancouver
- Karim Mohammadi, Evergreen Hospitality Group, Vancouver Island
- Michelle Le Sage, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Victoria
- Randall Williams, Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver
- David McBean, Watermark Beach Resort, Osoyoos
- Jan Brylowski, Blackcomb Springs Suites by Clique Hotels and Resorts, Whistler
- Brandy Beliveau, Bellstar Hotels and Resorts, Rocky Mountain Properties, Golden
- Susan Strome, The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver
- Sandra Gregory, Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, Sun Peaks
As Board Chair, Tanya Stroinig reflected on the year ahead, noting the strength of the board and the importance of representation from every region.