OTTAWA, June 23, 2026—Ottawa Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Kinnear as its new Vice President, Marketing & Communications, effective August 2026. A highly respected leader in Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector, Julie joins Ottawa Tourism from Loto-Québec, where she held the position of General Manager at Hôtel-Casino du Lac‑Leamy and Casino de Mont‑Tremblant. She previously served as President and CEO of Outaouais Tourism, bringing a strong track record in destination marketing, stakeholder engagement and regional tourism development.
In her new role, Julie will lead Ottawa Tourism’s integrated marketing and communications strategy, overseeing paid, owned and earned media, as well as brand positioning, content development and partnerships. She will play a key role in strengthening Ottawa’s visibility and competitiveness as a premier Canadian urban destination.
“It’s a privilege to welcome Julie to our Ottawa Tourism team,” says Michael Crockatt, President & CEO of Ottawa Tourism. “She brings an exceptional combination of leadership, creativity and deep industry knowledge. A known figure in our sector, Julie has built a reputation as a collaborative and results-driven professional, and we are confident she will help take our marketing and communications efforts to the next level.”
“I am thrilled to be joining Ottawa Tourism at such an exciting time for the destination,” said Julie Kinnear. “Having worked closely with partners across the Outaouais and Ottawa region throughout my career, I have seen firsthand the power of collaboration in building an integrated, vibrant and competitive destination. I look forward to working with the team and our industry partners to further elevate Ottawa’s profile and deliver meaningful impact for the community.”
About Ottawa Tourism
Through its values of inclusivity, trust, collaboration and innovation, Ottawa Tourism pursues its vision to be one of Canada’s most visited, vibrant and appealing urban destinations, as well as the tourism authority for key economic development and city-building decisions in Ottawa. Canada’s capital welcomes an estimated 10 million visitors annually who spend $2.6 billion in the community.
For more information, please contact:
Jérôme Miousse
Director, Public Affairs
corporate@ottawatourism.ca
