About
Tourism and destination development expertise, knowledge and experience
To help you succeed
Our Vision as Consultants
To listen to you. With an open mind, with open hearts, and in friendship. Relationships come first; business follows.
Tansi Tourism Solutions is a Metis majority organization, and we work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Tourism business clients, Regional and Destination Marketing Organizations, and Economic Development Agencies across Canada. We have a strong appreciation of the strengths, challenges, hopes, and the many economic, historic, and cultural conversations surrounding Indigenous Tourism development in Canada.
Skills & Expertise
Darcie Guarderas
The founders of Tansi Solutions each bring over 30 years of senior-level experience in the Canadian tourism industry, covering
product development, operations, marketing, sales, business development, HR, and finance. Darcie Guarderas, a prominent figure in
the industry, boasts a career spanning 25 years. With a Métis background and roots in Alberta, she excelled as a travel consultant
before transitioning to business development, where she established herself as a leader. Her expertise includes training, mentoring,
destination representation, and fostering relationships with Indigenous tourism businesses. Darcie's extensive experience and
industry connections make her an asset to Tansi Solutions.
Jai Mukerji
With over three decades of experience in the tourism industry, Jai, also a founding Director of Tansi Solutions, brings a rich
background in business management, including roles as Operations Director and Vice President of a leading Canadian Tour
Operator. His expertise spans product development, organizational structure, marketing, financial planning, and software
development. Jai’s extensive career includes founding an adventure travel company, managing a travel agency, and serving on
Destination Canada’s Leisure Marketing Advisory Committee for 8 years. With a visible minority background, Jai has a deep
appreciation of the challenges facing Indigenous tourism businesses in Canada.
