We are industry working for industry.
Tourism is made up of all sizes of businesses, from the large national organisation down to the small independently run micro business. We believe we’re all equally important and want to help give everyone the chance to shine. We raise our own funds and do not charge local businesses for the work we do.
VisitDundee was created and is operated as a social enterprise by representatives of Dundee’s tourism and hospitality industry to provide independent, industry led marketing support to our fellow businesses and organisations that operate in the Dundee area. Who knows tourism better than those who do it, day in, day out.
We are industry working for industry to promote Dundee; a fantastic short break destination where visitors have so much to discover.
Paul formed VisitDundee in 2018 and has Chaired the organisation since then.
Dr. Paul Jennings has worked in the tourism industry for over twenty-four years. During that time he has led eight different visitor attractions including Dundee Science Centre, Discovery Point and Verdant Works.
Sarah is Head of Operations at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre.
Prior to that role, Sarah worked on the development of V&A Dundee, and within Edinburgh Festivals, including as Executive Director of Edinburgh International Book Festival and setting up Festivals Edinburgh and Edinburgh International Culture Summit.
Dale has been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years and with Malmaison Dundee since 2019. Prior to that he worked for Radisson hotels and was involved in the opening of their first Hotel Missoni in 2009 before moving to their Radisson Blu brand in 2013 as an Operations Manager. Subsequent management roles have taken him to Belgium, South Africa and now Dundee.
Diana is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). She has significant experience in the private and charity sectors. Diana is an audit partner with Henderson Loggie where she is head of the Tourism and Hospitality.
With close links to Dundee for over a century Henderson Loggie work collaboratively with businesses to encourage growth and bring vibrancy to the city.
Keith represents the University of Dundee on the Board of VisitDundee, reflecting the close relationship between the University and the city. The University has played a leading role in the establishment of major initiatives in Dundee such as the V&A Dundee and will also be deeply engaged in the forthcoming Eden Project Dundee.
Manny Baber is the General Manager of Staybridge Suites and Hotel Indigo in Dundee. Passionate about supporting Dundee’s growth as a visitor destination, Manny is also Chair of the local accommodation Association (DAVAA) and Board member of the Dundee Chamber of Commerce.
Mike is currently Chair of the Business Events Development Group in Dundee, but with a career spanning over 30 years working in hotel brands such as Swallow and Hilton he brings a huge amount experience and knowledge to the VisitDundee Board.
Kim has worked in marketing for over 16 years at Dundee Heritage Trust and currently sits on the board at Dundee Museum of Transport
Stuart is the main contact for VisitDundee and constantly engages with the local business community to make sure that, through VisitDundee’s marketing, industry is working to support industry.
With experience in the hotel, restaurant and bar industry in Aberdeen, Stuart relocated to Dundee in 2010 and has served as the Dundee & Angus Visitor Accommodation Association (DAVAA) Secretary since 2016. He is also a founding Board Member of the Angus Tourism Cooperative.
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