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Call for Nominations: Board of Directors of Destination Cape Breton

Destination Cape Breton is seeking passionate and dedicated tourism industry members to join our Board of Directors. As a member of the board, you will play a crucial role in guiding the future of the tourism industry in Unama’ki-Cape Breton Island. 

About Destination Cape Breton

Destination Cape Breton is the official destination marketing and management organization for Unama’ki-Cape Breton Island. Our mandate is to responsibly grow Unama’ki-Cape Breton Island’s tourism industry through effective destination marketing and strategic destination development. 

Board Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization
• Advocate for the interests of the tourism industry on Unama’ki-Cape Breton Island
• Ensure the organization’s financial health and sustainability
• Actively prepare for and participate in regular board meetings (six per year) and special meetings that may arise

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a strong connection to Unama’ki-Cape Breton Island and a passion for its tourism industry
• Are directly involved in the tourism industry as owners, investors or senior personnel with a tourism business or organization
• Possess expertise in areas such as marketing, finance, management, tourism product development, cultural development, community engagement, etc.
• Are willing to commit time and effort to fulfill board duties
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills

Nomination Process

To nominate a qualified candidate, please CLICK HERE to complete the nomination form. Self-nominations are welcome.

A Nominations Committee will review all submissions and recommend a slate of candidates to the Annual General Meeting on October 23, 2024.

Note: The Nominations Committee seeks to establish an inclusive pool of candidates to ensure equity, diversity and geographic factors among applicants as well as the organizations they represent.

Deadline for Nominations

All nominations must be received by Friday, August 23, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.