The European Travel Commission (ETC) has announced the appointment of Dana Welch, manager for Canada at Tourism Ireland, and Antje Splettstoesser, director of the German National Tourist Office, as the new chair and vice-chair, respectively, of ETC’s Canada chapter. Welch has over 10 year’s experience in strategic marketing. Since 2014, she has been responsible for leading Tourism Ireland’s marketing operations in the Canadian market. Welch previously held the role of vice-chair for ETC, which is being filled by Splettstoesser. As director of the German National Tourist Board’s representation in Canada, she is responsible for all aspects of marketing and promotion of tourism to Germany and for raising the brand awareness of Destination Germany in Canada.