Megan Knott

Megan Knott, CEO of Tourism Kingston and proud mom of two daughters, has more than 25 years of experience in leadership and development, strategic marketing, media and public relations, and business and fiscal management. She holds an MBA in community economic development and holds credentials as a Certified Destination Management Executive.

Megan led city partners in the creation and funding framework for its now established tourism organizations: a hotel association and the destination management organization. Kingston Accommodation Partners’ mission is to advocate for the industry. Tourism Kingston’s mission is to create economic return and visitor experience supports through sales, marketing, the creative industries, and visitor services. Under Megan’s stewardship, these organizations work collaboratively, along with other municipal and community partners. to deliver on the destination’s Integrated Destination Strategy.

Megan also led negotiations for instituting the Municipal Accommodation Tax in Kingston, in which all funds collected are reinvested in tourism. Her proven capabilities in stakeholder engagement, ideation, and consensus-building have led to the development and implementation of many community investment partnerships and major infrastructure projects. 

An active member of the Kingston community, Megan has participated on several boards of directors, including Regional Tourism Organization 9, Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Kingston BIA, and the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. 

Under Megan's leadership, the Kingston brand has been recognized with more than 30 national and international awards since its inception in 2018.