Travel Alberta
Vanessa Riviere is an accomplished professional in the field of tourism and business development, currently serving as the Director of Tourism Investment and Commercial Partnerships at Travel Alberta since July 2021. Prior to this role, Vanessa Riviere held the position of Manager of Strategic Program Alignment at the same organization. Vanessa Riviere's career includes experience as a Business Development Manager for Economic Sectors at Destination Canada from January 2020 to July 2021, and various roles at the Government of Alberta from June 2013 to January 2020, including Tourism Investment Officer for Europe & Americas and Trade and Investment Officer for Energy and Environment in Europe. Vanessa Riviere holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Calgary, completed in 2020.
Travel Alberta
Tourism is a major driver of Alberta’s economy. And it’s not just front-line tourism businesses who play a role – a diverse range of industries and jobs across the province benefit from the visitors who come to Alberta. Travel Alberta is the destination management organization of the Government of Alberta. We promote Alberta as a desirable place to travel, work, live, play, invest and learn. Working with businesses throughout the province, we capitalize on Alberta’s breathtaking landscapes and world-class hospitality to develop memorable experiences for visitors to enjoy, in all regions, in all seasons. Our work directly and indirectly benefits our province, driving visitation and revenue, diversifying the economy, providing jobs, encouraging economic investment and enhancing quality of life for Albertans and their communities. Established as a Crown corporation on April 1, 2009, we operate under the authority of the Travel Alberta Act within the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism. To learn more about Travel Alberta’s strategy and programs visit industry.travelalberta.com. If you're passionate about helping this province prosper and want to be part of an award-winning organization with strong corporate values, energetic team members and a great culture, Travel Alberta is the destination for you. Twitter: @TravelAlbertaCo #TourismWorks