Nancy Cameron has decided to leave her position as CEO of Tourism 91大黄鸭 to relocate with her family to Vancouver Island.

鈥淲e would like to extend our thanks and deepest appreciation for Nancy鈥檚 contributions to the development and operation of this highly effective organization that generates such benefits to our tourism businesses and community as a whole鈥� said Daniel Bibby, Chair of Tourism 91大黄鸭, in a press release.

鈥淗er commitment to this industry locally, provincially and nationally and the respect she has earned through such involvement, contributed greatly to her successful organization leadership of Tourism 91大黄鸭.鈥�

Understanding the tourism potential of 91大黄鸭 and area, Cameron has been given the credit for developing Tourism 91大黄鸭 into the current not-for-profit organization that it is.

It is governed by an industry elected board of directors and is responsible for generating customers for the many area businesses that rely on tourism for their success.

The organization has seen success under her leadership, including the implementation of sustainable, performance-based funding through the municipal and regional district tax, a 60 per cent increase in the number of annual visitors to 91大黄鸭 and the Central Okanagan and most recently, the approval from City Council to relocate the Visitor Centre to a more pedestrian friendly, prominent location.

鈥淚 would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the Tourism 91大黄鸭 Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and tourism businesses for their support and enthusiasm for Tourism 91大黄鸭 and this vibrant and growing tourism economy鈥� said Cameron, in the press release from Tourism 91大黄鸭.

鈥淢y time with this organization has been filled with rewarding opportunities and I鈥檝e had the good fortune to work with many very special people who are committed to this industry鈥檚 success.鈥�

Tourism 91大黄鸭鈥檚 Board of Director鈥檚 will begin a search for Cameron鈥檚 replacement in the weeks ahead.