Tourism chief is appointed

The Minister for Tourism and Trade, Mr Kenny, has appointed Mr Brian Ross chairman of the Overseas Tourism Marketing Initiative…

The Minister for Tourism and Trade, Mr Kenny, has appointed Mr Brian Ross chairman of the Overseas Tourism Marketing Initiative, a partnership between the tourist industry and the State which will spend £7 million this year. Mr Ross is an executive director of Bell Advertising. He replaces Mr Mark Mortell, recently appointed chairman of Bord Failte.

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