TORONTO — Destination Toronto has appointed Rekha Khote, CEO of MK2 Hospitality, as Chair of its Board of Directors.
With a distinguished tourism career that includes executive leadership at Starwood Hotels and Delta Hotels & Resorts, Khote has board and committee experience at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Greater Toronto Hotel Association, George Brown College and Destination Toronto, serving as Chair of its marketing committee. As the co-founder of business consultancy MK2 Hospitality, Khote gives back to the tourism-and-hospitality community by mentoring senior-level women in the industry to achieve their career goals.
“Rekha’s passion for Toronto’s tourism-and-hospitality community combined with her business acumen make her a natural choice to fill the leadership role of Chair,” says Scott Beck, president and CEO of Destination Toronto. “On behalf of our entire destination, I’d like to express my gratitude to Rekha and the entire Board of Directors for their volunteer leadership and dedication in ensuring our organization’s focus and strategy continues to grow the impact of the visitor economy in Toronto.”
“I’m honoured to accept the role of Chair and to serve the Toronto tourism-and-hospitality community as the industry continues its recovery,” says Khote. “Toronto is an incredibly diverse city with an inclusive culture that is tangible to our visitors. It’s what makes this city so special. I look forward to working with our members and the Toronto community to share our story and welcome visitors to our beautiful city.”
