

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tourism Nanaimo Mixer: Building and Sharing a Collaborative Destination
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Kick off our Industry Mixer series with case studies and media training to build partnerships, confidence, and a stronger tourism storyAbout this EventThis first event in our new Industry Mixer series brings local tourism partners together to spark connection, collaboration, and shared momentum across Nanaimo’s visitor economy.Through a real-world community case study, we’ll explore how destinations like Chilliwack and Burnaby faced similar product challenges and how strategic partnerships helped them strengthen experiences, grow visitation, and tell a more compelling destination story. The session is designed to inspire a cooperative mindset and show what’s possible when businesses align around a shared vision.Participants will also take part in practical media training, building confidence to speak about their own businesses and Nanaimo as a whole. By strengthening our storytelling skills and clarifying our collective message, attendees will leave better equipped to act as ambassadors for the destination.By understanding how relationships drive success and how to communicate that story, participants will leave ready to make new connections, spark ideas, and build the next generation of tourism experiences together.Light refreshments will be provided. Event occurs in the Ladysmith Ballroom.Speakers:Chris Peters, Executive Director, Tourism Burnaby - Destination DevelopmentAllison Colthorp, Executive Director, Tourism Chilliwack - Destination DevelopmentKrista Lochhead, Media &amp; PR Expert - Media HostingAgenda?: 01:15 PMProgram begins?: 01:30 PMPresentation: Chris Peters, Tourism Burnaby?: 02:00 PMPresentation: Allison Colthorp, Tourism Chilliwack?: 02:30 PMPresentation: Krista Lochhead, Hatch Communications?: 03:00 PMNetworking Activity: TBA?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMFree Mingle
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/tourism-nanaimo-mixer-building-and-sharing-a-collaborative-destination/100001980016530744
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15.75, max: 15.75, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Coast Bastion Hotel
- **lat**: 49.166622
- **long**: -123.936063
- **full address**: Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, Canada

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- **organizer**: Tourism Nanaimo (https://allevents.in/org/tourism-nanaimo/27416963)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 15.75 up to 15.75 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Tourism Nanaimo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tourism Nanaimo Mixer: Building and Sharing a Collaborative Destination ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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