About Travel Nunavut
As Nunavut’s travel industry association, Travel Nunavut represents over 150 diverse members—from airlines and cruise operators to local food suppliers and event planners. We serve as the industry’s collective voice, advocating for sustainable growth that benefits the territory both socially and economically.
Our Core Pillars
We support our members and the broader Arctic travel sector through three strategic focus areas:
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Advocacy & Awareness: Representing member interests to government and the public to highlight the sector’s economic vitalty.
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Business Development: Providing research, networking, training, and market-readiness programs to help businesses scale.
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Marketing & Visibility: Promoting our members to broader audiences and highlighting the territory’s unique cultural and adventure experiences.
Collaborative Growth
While Destination Nunavut leads territorial marketing, we focus on the success of the businesses themselves. By partnering with governments, Inuit associations, and local communities, we ensure that Nunavut remains a premier, sustainable destination for the global travel market.
Board of Directors
Travel Nunavut is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors elected by the membership. There are 15 voting seats and 3 non-voting seats. The Board is led by three Officers elected each year by the Board immediately following the Annual General Meeting: Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary & Treasurer.
The 15 voting seats comprise tourism sector representatives, regional industry representatives and Inuit Association representatives. Directors are elected for three-year terms (except as indicated) that are staggered to maintain some Board continuity.
Board of Directors as elected at November 5, 2025 AGM
Board Members (Voting)
** These positions are appointed for up to five year terms.
Ed Romanowski
Chair / Accommodation Sector Representative
Stephen Sullivan
Vice-Chair / Travel Trade Sector Representative
Allison Lennox
Secretary & Treasurer / Kivalliq Sector Representative
David Ningeongan
Hunting or Fishing Sector Representative
Vacant
Arts Sector Representative
Peter Garapick
Cruise Sector Representative
Tara Elder-Young
Transportation Sector Representative
Tim Hothi
Outdoor Adventure Sector Representative
Cynthia Ene
Kitikmeot Industry Representative
Vacant
Kivalliq Industry Representative
Trevor Wilde
Qikiqtani Industry Representative
Tim Brown
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Representative**
Sheila Flaherty
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada Representative**
Derek Elias
Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KITIA) Representative**
Vacant
Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIVIA) Representative**
Vacant
Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Representative**
Board Members (Non-Voting)
Leanna Ellsworth
Louisa Parr
Trevor Wright
Staff
Alex Stubbing
President and Chief Executive Officer
Norine Naguib
Executive Director, Operations
Colin Allooloo
Director of Membership and Engagement