Board of Directors

Alida Visbach, Former President and CEO

Heritage Park Historical Village

Sector Represented: Events and Attractions 

Bob Sartor, President & CEO

The Calgary Airport Authority 

Sector Represented: Transportation

 

Robin Locke, Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development 

Lake Louise Ski Resort 

Sector Represented: Attractions & Events

 

Jace Anderson, Executive Director

Tourism Medicine Hat

Sector Represented: Destination Marketing/Management Organizations

 

Dan DeSantis, Area General Manager, Calgary 

Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, Delta Hotels Calgary Airport In-Terminal, Westin Calgary Downtown

Sector Represented: Accommodation

 

Arlindo Gomes, Vice President, Venues

Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton EXPO Centre

Sector Represented:  Meetings, Conventions & Incentive Travel (MCIT)

 

James Overall, Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Sector Represented:  Post Secondary Institutions

 

Ryan Robb, Chief Executive Officer

Stoney Tribal Administration

Sector Represented:  Indigenous

 

Dan Arndt, President

ZZA Hospitality Group

Sector Represented:  Food and Beverage 

 

Leanne Shaw, Board Chair

Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association

Sector Represented:  Industry Associations