It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Denis Zanon, former chief executive of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourism Office, following an announcement from the Explore Nice Côte d’Azur Tourism Office.
Denis Zanon led successively the Nice Tourism and Convention Office, then the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourism Office.
Arrived in 2008, he held leadership roles within the institution for 14 years.
During this period, he notably contributed to the development and promotion of the Nice Côte d’Azur destination, as well as to the strengthening of cooperation with public and private actors of the territory.
Denis Zanon led successively the Nice Tourism and Convention Office, then the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourism Office.
Arrived in 2008, he held leadership roles within the institution for 14 years.
During this period, he notably contributed to the development and promotion of the Nice Côte d’Azur destination, as well as to the strengthening of cooperation with public and private actors of the territory.
He Had Been President of the Pays de Grasse Tourism Office for Three Years
After leaving the Nice Côte d’Azur Tourism Office, Denis Zanon continued his activity in the tourism sector.
He had been president of the Pays de Grasse Tourism Office for three years.
In this role, he applied his experience to the development and prominence of the grassois territory.
His passing has triggered numerous reactions in the Alpes-Maritimes, notably among elected officials and tourism professionals.
He had been president of the Pays de Grasse Tourism Office for three years.
In this role, he applied his experience to the development and prominence of the grassois territory.
His passing has triggered numerous reactions in the Alpes-Maritimes, notably among elected officials and tourism professionals.
The Nice Carnival in Ningbo as a Highlight
Among the standout events of his tenure in Nice was notably the organization of the Nice Carnival in Ningbo, China, in 2018. This initiative was part of actions undertaken to develop the international visibility of the destination.
In its tribute, the Explore Nice Côte d’Azur Tourism Office emphasizes Denis Zanon’s commitment to the tourism sector as well as his ability to unite the teams and the destination’s stakeholders.
Denis Del Rio, president, Jean-Sébastien Martinez, general manager, and all the teams of the Explore Nice Côte d’Azur Tourism Office extend their condolences to his wife Brigitte, to his son Marius, and to his relatives and to the professionals who worked alongside him.
In its tribute, the Explore Nice Côte d’Azur Tourism Office emphasizes Denis Zanon’s commitment to the tourism sector as well as his ability to unite the teams and the destination’s stakeholders.
Denis Del Rio, president, Jean-Sébastien Martinez, general manager, and all the teams of the Explore Nice Côte d’Azur Tourism Office extend their condolences to his wife Brigitte, to his son Marius, and to his relatives and to the professionals who worked alongside him.
Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor View all articles by Amelia Brille
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