Discover the World names Jane Clementino as Director Canada

Jane Clementino has been named Director Canada for Discover the World, replacing Joanne Lundy, who is retiring as of May 2021.

Clementino is a well-recognized travel executive in Canada with 30 years of experience in aviation, corporate travel management and retail travel. 

She has extensive knowledge of the travel marketplace, distribution channels, and supplier relations, combined with strategic insights and business development capabilities – which have produced a great track record of revenue and brand growth.

Clementino's prior experience includes Global Director of Indirect Sales for WestJet and WestJet Vacations; Vice-President, Client Consulting Services and Sales for Navigant / CWT Canada where she created and implemented a global travel management operating framework and introduced value-based selling; Director at the BottomLine Group (now Optimus SBR) consulting on T&E and travel programs for several Fortune 100 companies; Divisional Vice-President of sales and operations at Sears Hometown Canada (approximately 200 stores).

"I am really excited to work with the team on the broad range of travel companies Discover represents including airlines, hotels, cruise, car rental, destinations, and technology." 

"It's an opportunity to work with an exciting group of international brands, introduce new companies to the travel trade in Canada, and help Canadian brands have effective representation in global markets," Clementino said in a release. 

Jane Clementino can be reached at jclementino@discovertheworld.ca.

Lundy retires

Joanne Lundy will be retiring from her role after 28 years. 

During her tenure, Lundy developed and led the Canada team for Discover, creating success for the companies they represent and the network. 

Over the years the range of clients has included almost every travel sector and the team has brought dedication and passion to delivering the best results possible for each one. 

"Working with Discover all of these years has been an amazing experience, from great friendships to the sense of accomplishment in what we have achieved. Discover is poised to move forward strongly as travel rebounds, and has an exciting future ahead. I am incredibly grateful to the team of wonderful people I have worked with in Canada and in the entire Discover network, as well as the companies we have been honoured to represent, and the great travel trade professionals," she said/ 

Although Lundy is retiring as Director, she will continue to be involved on a part-time project basis.

Discover The World Canada represents a broad range of clients including Sata Azores Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Condor, Caesars Entertainment, Loews Hotel Group, Europcar, Expedia TAAP, Bahamas Paradise Cruises and more.

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