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Great Lakes USA appoints new tourism director
A new Tourism Director has been named by Great Lakes USA (GLUSA).
Cathy Domanico takes the helm and brings more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles.
She has worked in sales and marketing within regional, national and global organisations.
Her appointment comes at a key time for Great Lakes USA.
Two new flights are launching in time for next summer with Delta connecting Dublin to Detroit four times a week and Aer Lingus will launch Europe’s first direct flights to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Domanico ‘s career includes client/creative management in marketing agencies, an adjunct professorship, several board appointments, and as a marketing leader in global travel and tourism.
She most recently served as CEO/Executive Director of the La Grange (Illinois) Business Association.
Prior to this, she was the Vice President of Global Trade Development for Brand USA.
She was responsible for the management of 22 international offices.
She also served for 11 years as the Vice President of Tourism and Leisure Sales for Choose Chicago.
“Cathy’s deep experience with international marketing as well as business development will help promote our region as a tourism destination,” said David Naftzger, Executive Director of the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers.
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