For Immediate Release: Toronto, March 27, 2006 – Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC)

The Board of this not-for-profit training and human resource organization is pleased to announce that effective March 27, 2006, Vicki Lymburner will be assuming leadership responsibilities as the new President.

In her new role Vicki will ensure that the organization continues to be the leader in providing human resource, training and organizational consulting solutions to the Tourism and Service Sectors while exploring additional growth opportunities within current and new markets for the ‘Customer Service Excellence’ brand.

In addition, as part of a larger network of sector councils under the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, OTEC® will continue to further expand and promote tourism career awareness, professionalism, certification and occupational standards within the province.

During her more than twenty year career in the Tourism and Service related sectors, Vicki has in addition to operating her own business ventures, held senior executive positions with Toronto Tours Inc, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Tourism Toronto, Canadian Automobile Association and most recently the Oakville Economic Development Alliance. She has also been a very active supporter of the industry serving as Past President and Board member of Attractions Ontario, Past Board Member of the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, and Past Advisory Board member of Ryerson University, Seneca College and Humber College.

“We are very excited about the energy and experience that Vicki brings to round out an excellent and committed OTEC® team”, said Marion Joppe, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Vicki’s proven entrepreneurial, leadership and marketing background and prior career accomplishments are the perfect combination to lead the organization into new opportunities for continued growth”.

About OTEC
OTEC® is a training and human resources organization formed in 1991 through a partnership with industry, government, labour and education to offer training programs and resources to aid the development of front line, supervisory and management staff in the tourism sector. OTEC® is a not-for-profit, federally chartered training and development Company based in Toronto, Ontario.

For more information on OTEC’s products and services or contact details please go to www.otec.org