Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario

Doug Reynolds is the Executive Director of NOTO, the association representing the nature and outdoor tourism industry in Ontario. Established in 1927, NOTO members cover a range of businesses from traditional fly-in lodges to eco and adventure tourism operations.

Prior to joining NOTO in 2002, Doug was vice-president of a major Northern Ontario advertising agency, as well as a television producer and outdoors columnist. He also operated his own communications consulting business.

He holds a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology from Wayne State University and, earlier in his career, was head of the distance education program of a major university. Doug has also served on the boards of several provincial and national non-profit organizations.

Laurie has been with NOTO since June of 1991. Before coming to NOTO, she obtained a diploma in Business Accounting and Marketing at Canadore College in North Bay. She began with NOTO as the bookkeeper and quickly moved into additional roles in marketing and membership services.

Laurie takes great pride in her work. She is dedicated to the needs and concerns of tourism operators across the province and works hard at developing strong and lasting relationships within the industry and government.

In her current capacity, Laurie’s focus is membership support; project, staff and board administration; partnership development; and convention planning. Laurie is the key NOTO staff person responsible for the ongoing success of the Ontario Outdoor Adventure Guide.

Laurie lives in North Bay with her husband John and son Jonathan. In her spare time she likes baking, the challenge of a good puzzle and opening her house to family and friends.

Anita joined NOTO in October 2007 on an internship program after successfully completing an Office Administration course at CTS Canadian Career College. Her primary duties are membership payments and records, general office inquiries, enquiry list and communications, and providing general support to office staff and NOTO members. Anita supports membership renewal activity each year along with information assembly for the Ontario Outdoor Adventure Guide. You can also find Anita working hard in the background each year at NOTO’s annual convention.

Outside of the office Anita enjoys spending quality time with her family, curling up with a good book, and being an avid fan of NASCAR Racing and professional tennis.

Andre Dukhia is NOTO's Tourism Development Specialist. Andre has a long history of working in tourism product development. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Tourism Studies and has done several professional development studies.

Immediately prior to taking up his current position with NOTO, Andre worked with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in an internship as a community development coordinator. He held prior positions with the German Technical Assistance (GTZ) as a Community Development Specialist. He was also the Product Development Officer with the Guyana Tourism Authority.

Andre has a wealth of experience in Tourism and community Development, Project Management and Local Economic Development.