Montréal, May 31, 2010 – Tourisme Montréal is pleased to announce the recent nomination of Ms. Wanda Jackson Lewis to the position of Regional Manager, Meeting and Convention Sales. From her base of operations in Washington, D.C., Ms. Jackson Lewis will develop Tourisme Montréal’s corporate sales initiatives with regards to conventions and events in a territory that includes the states of Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

A graduate of Virginia State University (Petersburg, VA) in English and Communications, Ms. Jackson Lewis brings close to 25 years of experience in corporate sales and tourism to the organization. Most recently as the Business Development Manager at The National Convention Center (Lansdowne, VA), and beforehand as a National Account Executive for Convention and Association Sales – Eastern Region for United Airlines and a Reservation Sales Associate and Area Sales Manager at Delta Airlines, Ms. Jackson Lewis has developed a keen understanding of the milieu and an impressive track record of professional achievement.

The Honourable Charles Lapointe, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal, is thrilled to welcome Ms. Wanda Jackson Lewis to the organization. “Her comprehensive knowledge of the industry and extensive professional network will undoubtedly prove advantageous to strengthen Montréal’s position in the market. We are extremely pleased to welcome Ms. Jackson Lewis and look forward to working with her.”

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Source:
Pierre Bellerose
Vice President
Public Relations, Product Research and Development
Tourisme Montréal
514 844-2404