Travel Nunavut new leadership team aims to build $1B travel industry

Alex Stubbing has been appointed as the new president of Travel Nunavut. Stubbing has been involved in Nunavut’s travel, culture, and heritage industry for over 17 years. He was born and raised in Iqaluit and has held various positions with Parks Canada, Nunavut Parks, and the Government of Nunavut including the Assistant Deputy Minister for Culture and Heritage.

Norine Naguib moves within Travel Nunavut from marketing coordinator to the role of executive director. Naguib brings over 21 years of community development and business experience to the team with worldly experience in providing humanitarian aid in Africa, Asia and the Americas; financial and logistics administration in remote and extreme environs; and software design and training in large corporations. She has been acting executive director of Travel Nunavut since April 2024.

Kristine Prud’homme joins Travel Nunavut as director of marketing support and administration. Prud’homme has over 20 years of experience in event management, business operations, legal support services, and administration. Prud’homme has been a resident of Iqaluit since August of 2018.

Colin Allooloo joined Travel Nunavut in November 2023 as director of membership and engagement. Originally from Pond Inlet, Allooloo brings a rich background to the team deeply rooted in his Inuit heritage and upbringing. He is well suited to member engagement from his 28 years of experience in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories including as an RCMP officer, a manager with the Government of Nunavut, COO with a local drone company, and other job experiences.

“We are excited to have a well-rounded leadership team to serve our members and support the industry’s rapid growth in Nunavut. The travel industry is the lifeblood of how Nunavut works in serving its residents and visitors,” says Ed Romanowski, Travel Nunavut board chair. “The combined experience and passion of our entire team under the leadership of Alex Stubbing will help maximize the success of current and future Travel Nunavut members.”

Travel Nunavut's strategic direction, as outlined in its five-year strategic plan, focuses on collaboration and development of the industry, specifically with industry partners such as Destination Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Regional Inuit Organisations, the Government of Nunavut, and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.

For the travel industry, Travel Nunavut aims to:

• Support: Provide resources, guidance and assistance to travel industry businesses, helping them to thrive.
• Build: Strengthen the infrastructure and capabilities of the travel sector, enhancing overall visitor experiences.
• Grow: Expand membership and develop industry partnerships to foster a robust travel economy in Nunavut.

By working closely with industry partners and stakeholders, Travel Nunavut is reportedly committed to creating a sustainable and prosperous travel industry that benefits all Nunavummiut.