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Vancouver,
CN – September 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Pacific
Destination Services (PDS), a leading Destination Management Company
specializing in high-impact corporate events, hospitality experiences,
and large-scale program logistics across Western Canada, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Brent O’Connor as Sales Director, Corporate
Hospitality & Events.
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 Brent
O’Connor, a veteran of the hospitality industry with more than 30 years
of award-winning experience in sales and marketing, has been named Sales
Director, Corporate Hospitality & Events. In this new role, Brent will
be responsible for leading corporate sales strategies and delivering innovative
hospitality and event solutions across Vancouver and Western Canada.
Brent’s
appointment comes at a time when Vancouver is preparing to welcome visitors
from around the world for major international sporting and professional
technology events such as SIGGRAPH and WebSummit. Drawing on his extensive
background, he will support organizations, sponsors, and stakeholders in
creating hospitality and event programs that maximize the region’s unique
opportunities on the global stage.
Recognized
as a transformative leader, Brent’s career includes senior roles with some
of the most respected brands in the hospitality sector, including Sheraton,
Westin, Best Western, Shangri-La, and the Glowbal Restaurant Group. His
leadership has consistently driven measurable growth, with achievements
such as generating annual revenues exceeding $65 million while building
high-performing sales teams.
Known
for his strategic planning, business development expertise, and collaborative
leadership style, Brent has built a reputation for delivering results while
fostering long-term partnerships. His ability to blend data-driven decision-making
with a passion for guest experience makes him an asset to clients and colleagues
alike.
“Brent
brings a powerful combination of strategic insight and hands-on leadership,”
said Joanne Burns
Millar, Owner of Pacific Destination Services. “His expertise in scaling
hospitality programs, securing new business, and delivering memorable experiences
positions him to make a lasting impact as Vancouver steps into the international
spotlight.”
Brent’s
track record also includes success in destination branding, international
sales, and corporate group programming. His ability to navigate complex
logistics and strengthen vendor networks ensures he is well-prepared to
guide hospitality initiatives during one of the most dynamic periods in
Western Canada’s event landscape.
About
Pacific Destination Services
Pacific
Destination Services (PDS) is a Vancouver-based Destination Management
Company delivering custom event production, corporate hospitality, and
experiential programs across Western Canada. With deep local expertise
and a reputation for flawless execution, PDS specializes in creating impactful,
culturally rich experiences for corporate groups, incentive programs, and
global events such as the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup Games in Vancouver.
For more information visit PDS at www.PacificDestinations.com.
Company
Contact:
Brent
O'Connor
Pacific
Destination Services
778-980-4569
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