Tourism Champion of the Year

Victoria Clarke
CEO | Visit Mississauga

Victoria Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Mississauga, joined their dynamic team just over two years ago and hasn’t looked back! Clarke brings almost a decade of hands-on tourism experience to Mississauga’s newly formed DMO, along with 15 years of philanthropic industry leadership and digital marketing knowledge. She has won numerous Canadian and global tourism industry awards, launched new campaigns, earned her CDME designation and sits on the newly formed Canadian Destination Leadership Council representing Canada’s DMO needs with Destinations International. Victoria also proudly serves on both the CDME Board and the Foundation Board of Trustees with Destinations International.

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 
Presented by Air Canada

Nick Di Donato 
President & CEO | Liberty Entertainment Group

Nick Di Donato's journey in Ontario’s tourism sector began more than 30 years ago when he founded Liberty Entertainment Group. His innovative vision and entrepreneurial spirit have since transformed Toronto's hospitality landscape, particularly within the restaurant, nightlife, and special events sectors. Under his leadership, Liberty Entertainment Group has developed a portfolio of landmark venues that attract tourists from around the globe.