Business Development Team Member Spotlight

Meet the Team: Danica Stanley, Specialist, Business Development 

As a Richmond resident for more than 35 years, Danica loves helping planners discover what makes our destination special. Whether she’s hosting a site tour, sharing local recommendations, or helping clients find the perfect venue, Danica brings firsthand knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every event planning conversation. 

To help you get to know her a little better, we asked Danica a few quick questions. 

Danica’s Richmond Picks 

First-Time Visitor Recommendation 

Spend an afternoon exploring Steveston. Walk along the waterfront with a frozen yogurt from Timothy’s, watch the kites fly at Garry Point Park, enjoy happy hour and a craft beer flight at Britannia Brewing, then head to Monkey Tree to buy everything you didn’t know you needed. 

Favourite Hidden Gem 

Kisamos Greek Taverna in Steveston. Danica worked there throughout high school and still orders takeout regularly. Her recommendations: the roast lamb, homous, and kalamari. It’s the best Greek Food in the Lower Mainland. 

Sweet Treat Stop 

Timothy’s Frozen Yoghurt in Steveston. Peach and raspberry is her go-to combination. 

Getting to Know Danica 

Most Memorable Career Moment 

Hosting site tours and FAM trips. “I love sharing Richmond with others and helping planners experience the destination firsthand.” 

Current Travel Wish List 

A Disney Cruise in the Caribbean with her family. “My husband and I are Disney adults, and we’d love to take our daughters on a Disney Cruise. We love everything Disney, Star Wars and Marvel, so it’s the perfect combination.” 

Outside of Work 

Spending time with her daughters and always having a book or audiobook on the go. 

Fun Fact 

Before a back injury changed her plans, Danica played competitive softball as a pitcher and travelled across North America for scout recruiting tournaments. After joining a local slo-pitch team during recovery, she met her husband! 

Travel Style 

Window seat, every time. Preferably with a good book in hand.  

Have questions about planning a meeting or event in Richmond? Connect with Danica Stanley for local insights, venue recommendations, and planning support at dstanley@tourismrichmond.com.

If you see Danica at an event or around the community, be sure to say hello!