Tourism Services Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Tourism Services Advisory Committee was formed by City Council to provide a forum for discussion and recommendation to Council on matters pertaining to tourism services in the City of Quinte West. The voluntary 7-member Committee consists of two (2) members of Council, four (4) members of the public, and a director of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Tourism Services Advisory Committee are briefly outlined below.

  • Formulate strategy and advise Council on the promotion of sustainable tourism (residents and visitors) in Quinte West
  • Advise Council on the types and forms of tourism products, and investment and infrastructure development opportunities in Quinte West
  • Advise Council and guide municipal funding for tourism services in Quinte West
  • Advise Council and guide tourism services in its strategic marketing of tourism and specific initiatives to enhance destination development
  • Work in partnership with the business community and provide community leadership to maximize consumer awareness of the destination
  • Act as a resource for City Council and staff in hosting visiting dignitaries, travel trade, and serve as City ambassadors in the tourism community, locally and beyond

Committee Members 

Sally Freeman, Councillor, Chair Steve Spiessman, Public Member 
Keith Reid, Councillor, Vice Chair Mike Kotsovos, Public Member 
Chris Colton, Public MemberMichael Johnstone, Public Member 

Committee Meetings

Committee meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. 

View the Committees calendar for details on upcoming committee meetings. You can search committee meetings by date and committee type. 

Review agendas and minutes of previous committee meetings.

We Welcome Your Input!

The Committee welcomes your constructive input on the subject of tourism in Quinte West. Here are some ways for you to actively participate:

  • Attend our Committee Meetings
  • Contact Us to provide your input 

Contact Us

Tourism Coordinator
The City of Quinte West

7 Creswell Drive,
P.O. Box 490
Trenton, ON  K8V 5R6
Tel: (613) 392-2841
Fax: (613) 392-0131

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