What do you get when you bring together a PR and marketing professional with deep experience in tourism and hospitality, and a top Canadian chef? You get Hatch Hospitality. Kate Colley and Ned Bell bring to the table a shared love of great food and inspiring travel, and combine it with their proven track record of creating and marketing culinary occasions and travel experiences that memories are made of.

High Level Marketing and Strategy Consultant to Senior VP - Resorts

A well-known media specialist, Hatch Comms agency founder (formerly Colley Communications Inc.) Kate Colley is a PR powerhouse. She eats, drinks, travels and lives her industry — all with her signature smile. In her niche supporting lifestyle sectors, Kate’s resume reads like a who’s who of luxury hotels, wineries, destinations, ingredients, restaurants, fitness businesses, health and wellness ventures, as well as people making a difference in their communities. A direct… Show more A well-known media specialist, Hatch Comms agency founder (formerly Colley Communications Inc.) Kate Colley is a PR powerhouse. She eats, drinks, travels and lives her industry — all with her signature smile. In her niche supporting lifestyle sectors, Kate’s resume reads like a who’s who of luxury hotels, wineries, destinations, ingredients, restaurants, fitness businesses, health and wellness ventures, as well as people making a difference in their communities. A direct, results-oriented multi-tasker, her depth of experience and extensive global travels provide understanding and expertise as she works with media locally, regionally and internationally. Kate prioritizes her family, health and fitness, is a mom to three energetic boys, and spends a surprising amount of time shuttling them to, and supporting them at, local hockey rinks, soccer fields and swimming pools. Show less

- Crisis Communications for BC Regional Tourism Secretariat - Marketing Communications Services and Strategy for TOTA and its regions

- Crisis Communications for the BC Tourism Regional Secretariat - Marketing Strategy and Communications Services for TOTA and its regional communities

Overseeing Sales, Marketing & Brand at Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa.

Launch AnnaLena on to the Canadian dining scene, which quickly became one of the top reservations in not only Vancouver, but the country. Recognized by enRoute for one of the top new restaurants. Supported with PR and marketing support as the family continued to grow with Their There coffee shop and Hundy burgers.

Content creation for new development projects for EDITION Hotels, Vice President Development and Pre-opening Operation

Took an historic, 12-room inn and restaurant from obscurity to obsession via marketing, sales, operations, guest services, community relations, human resources and incredible teamwork, during and following a global pandemic.In addition to running Hatch Hospitality Inc. and Hatch Comms, Kate and her husband Ned Bell spent nearly four years reimagining and operating the historic Naramata Inn as co-owners and operators. During this time Kate was also President of the board of Discover… Show more Took an historic, 12-room inn and restaurant from obscurity to obsession via marketing, sales, operations, guest services, community relations, human resources and incredible teamwork, during and following a global pandemic.In addition to running Hatch Hospitality Inc. and Hatch Comms, Kate and her husband Ned Bell spent nearly four years reimagining and operating the historic Naramata Inn as co-owners and operators. During this time Kate was also President of the board of Discover Naramata and spearheaded several key initiatives including a destination rebrand with ReThink Canada, the installation of a new reservation booking system, and the implementation of a destination marketing fee. Show less

President of the board of Discover Naramata and have spearheaded several key initiatives including a rebrand with ReThink Canada, the installation of a new reservation booking system, the implementation of a destination marketing fee, and significant collaboration with relevant associations and community groups.

- Acted as PR Director for the Resort in 2011, 2015 - 2018 - Work with Resort on Marketing Communications projects

Manage the Hotel's day-to-day marketing communications needs while developing and executing effective media, public relations and social media strategies. The role includes: - Creating innovative publicity programs that will increase awareness and positive perception of the hotel, YEW seafood + bar, catering and events, services, and personnel. Programs are specific to the needs as outlined in the marketing plan and capitalize on unexpected opportunities as they arise.- Maximizing… Show more Manage the Hotel's day-to-day marketing communications needs while developing and executing effective media, public relations and social media strategies. The role includes: - Creating innovative publicity programs that will increase awareness and positive perception of the hotel, YEW seafood + bar, catering and events, services, and personnel. Programs are specific to the needs as outlined in the marketing plan and capitalize on unexpected opportunities as they arise.- Maximizing opportunities for publicity in all media through careful research and targeted editorial pitch plan, focused on key feeder markets for both the group and leisure segments. Maintain professional relationships with media to support achieving the goals outlined in the PR plan, including the distribution of targeted media releases, media kits, pitches, and other PR related material.- Development and execution of an annual PR plan as an integral part of hotel marketing plan, based on guidelines given in the annual plan instructions, including a PR roadmap, segment strategies, and key PR initiatives.- Oversee all available electronic marketing tools to increase exposure to all available outlets, including the development of an eNewsletter; oversight of E-Mail broadcasts; website updates and all related electronic opportunities. Show less

Had an exciting and enlightening time handling all PR initiatives for Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver during the Olympic Games and throughout 2010.

Overseeing the marketing-communications strategy and execution for Road 13 Vineyards.

Overseeing the marketing-communications strategy and execution for Western VQA Estates. Have the pleasure of working with Black Sage Vineyard, Nk'Mip Cellars, Osoyoos Larose, See Ya Later Ranch, Steller's Jay Brut & Sumac Ridge Estate.

Worked with colleague Wendy Underwood of Fever Pitch Marketing Communications to develop and implement public/media relations strategies for the world's largest producing region for blueberries.

Provide marketing communications services for Milano Coffee's 'Espresso Tasting Lounges' in Vancouver.

Provided public & media relations support to Vincor Canada in Western Canada. Worked with Narrative Advocacy PR in Ontario as well.

Responsible for public and media relations efforts for both restaurants.

Provided marketing communications services at Top Table Restaurant Group's acclaimed stable of restaurants – Araxi, Blue Water Café, CinCin and West.

Kate oversaw Tourism Vancouver’s travel media relations department, where she spearheaded the wildly successful restaurant promotion, Dine Out Vancouver, and worked with hundreds of restaurants and culinary businesses in Vancouver to raise their profile during her five-year tenure.