Career Pathways with Martin Soucy
Martin Soucy has a gift for leadership, and values having the opportunity to work in customer-facing roles. He’s President and CEO of the Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec, and spends his day-to-day helping his team achieve their highest potential.
He’s been working in customer service since he was just 16 years old. In his first tourism role at Oka National Park, he started out as a welcoming face for visitors. He enjoyed this position so much he worked his way up to the role of general manager at the national park in that area. He believes when it comes to tourism, the key is to truly immerse yourself in the industry and always prioritize the needs of customers.
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