Four Members of Tourism Whistler Board of Directors Elected by Acclamation at 2026 Annual General Meeting

Whistler, B.C. – Tourism Whistler held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Four positions on the Tourism Whistler Board of Directors were up for election this year at the AGM; however, all were filled by acclamation.

In the category of Single-Managed Lodging – Large, the successful nominee was the incumbent, Ken Hall, General Manager of Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

In the category of Multi-Managed Lodging – Village, the successful nominee was Heather MacDonald, Chief Integrative Officer at Gibbons Whistler, and former Director at Large on the Tourism Whistler Board of Directors.

In the category of Multi-Managed Lodging – Other, the successful nominee was the incumbent, Chris Vick, General Manager of Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.

In the category of Director at Large, the successful nominee was Norman Mastalir, who previously served on the Tourism Whistler Board of Directors for more than 12 years, including two terms as Chair.

“On behalf of the Tourism Whistler Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate all of the successful nominees on their appointments,” said Steve Seatle, Chair of the Tourism Whistler Board of Directors. “I would also like to thank Robert Simpson and Virginia Cullen for their contributions over the past year, and to welcome back Norman Mastalir to the Board.”

“As Whistler marks important milestones, including 50 years since the incorporation of the Resort Municipality and 60 years since Whistler Mountain first opened, we are entering a new era as a mature destination,” added Seatle. “With a strong and experienced Board representing a broad cross-section of our industry, we are well positioned to focus on responsible growth, destination stewardship and continued investment in infrastructure, ensuring Whistler remains competitive and delivers a world-class guest experience for decades to come.”

Tourism Whistler is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors - seven elected and six appointed, with 12 voting members and one Ex-Officio non-voting member.

The current Tourism Whistler Board of Directors is as follows:

Elected:

Single-Managed Lodging - Large:
Ken Hall

Multi-Managed Lodging - Other:
Chris Vick

Multi-Managed Lodging - Village:
Heather MacDonald

Director-at-Large:
Norman Mastalir

Multi-Managed Lodging – Benchlands:
Steve Seatle (Chair of the Board)

Single-Managed Lodging - Small:
Saad Hasan

Commercial Director:
Nadia Demers

Appointed:

Resort Municipality of Whistler:
Jack Crompton
Ted Battiston

Whistler Blackcomb:
Belinda Trembath
Elizabeth Fulmer

Tourism Whistler:
President & CEO Barrett Fisher

Ex-Officio:
Vacant

Following the Election of Directors at the AGM, Tourism Whistler’s President & CEO, Barrett Fisher, gave a presentation where she provided an overview of Tourism Whistler’s efforts in 2025.

“Tourism Whistler delivered strong and balanced performance in 2025, with solid visitation across both summer and winter, and strategic growth in midweek and off-peak periods,” said Fisher. “These results reflect our focus on proactively targeting need periods to support a more sustainable, year-round tourism economy. We saw strengthened domestic demand as more Canadians chose to travel within the country, and Whistler outperformed national trends in US visitation, driven by increased marketing investments and continued appeal among our loyal American guests.”

“Notable highlights delivered over the past year include producing the Dreams Take Flight: 50 Years and Beyond legacy video to celebrate the Resort’s 50th anniversary, co-hosting the Invictus Games with Vancouver, beginning a transformative $10 million renovation of the Whistler Golf Club and helping secure future opportunities such as the UCI World Cup Mountain Bike Downhill event coming to Whistler in September 2026,” she added. “We also continued to invest in community-focused storytelling through initiatives like the Cultivating Community series and launched new experiences such as the Whistler Pride Festival, reinforcing Whistler’s commitment to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable destination.”

On behalf of Tourism Whistler’s Members, the Board of Directors establishes the vision and mission, and approves the objectives, strategic priorities and budgets, ensuring the fulfillment of the organization’s mission and the association’s continued financial viability.

Tourism Whistler Board nominees do not have to be members of Tourism Whistler; however, they must be nominated by at least two members in good standing. All elected Directors serve a two-year term. The term served by the appointed Directors is determined by the organizations they represent.

Tourism Whistler Members can access more information about the organization and its efforts, including a comprehensive 2025 Annual Report, on the Tourism Whistler member website at whistler.com/members.

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