Olga Ilich Appointed as Chair of Destination Canada

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/26/15 -- Industry Canada

Industry Minister James Moore, along with Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Maxime Bernier, today announced the appointment of Olga Ilich as Chair of Destination Canada, effective immediately.

Olga llich has been a member of the Board of Directors of Destination Canada since 2014 and was the British Columbia Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts.

Destination Canada, formerly known as the Canadian Tourism Commission, is Canada's national tourism marketing organization. A federal Crown corporation of the Government of Canada, it leads the Canadian tourism industry in marketing Canada as a premier four-season tourism destination where travellers can enjoy extraordinary experiences. It provides a consistent voice for Canada in the international tourism marketplace.

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"I would like to welcome Olga Ilich in her new role as Chair of Destination Canada. Her experience and knowledge, acquired in the private sector and across various levels of government, will continue to enhance Destination Canada's decisions on strategic opportunities to help industry leverage Canada's tourism brand."

- James Moore, Minister of Industry

"I welcome the appointment of Olga Ilich as Chair of Destination Canada. Her leadership will help ensure that Destination Canada continues creating jobs and generating wealth for Canadians by stimulating demand for Canada's visitor economy."

- Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism

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Jake Enwright
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Office of the Minister of Industry
343-291-2500

Alexandre Catta
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Office of the Minister of State
(Small Business and Tourism) (Agriculture)
343-291-2600

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