2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The CITQ is a non-profit organization managed by a board of directors made up of members from the categories of tourist accommodation establishments that it registers. At least six tourist regions must be represented.


• Kamal Shah – PRESIDENT
General tourist accommodation establishments – Tourist homes, Laurentides

• Gabriel Bigaouette – TREASURER
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Mauricie and Chaudière-Appalaches

• Julien April – ADMINISTRATOR
General tourist accommodation establishments – Hotel establishments, Région de Québec

• Board Position Available
General tourist accommodation establishments – Establishments with 100 rooms or more

• Aurélie Marchand – ADMINISTRATOR
General tourist accommodation establishments – Bed and breakfast establishments, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

• Vincent Bérubé – ADMINISTRATOR
Youth tourism accommodation establishments, Bas-Saint-Laurent

• Gabriel Bigaouette - ADMINISTRATOR
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Mauricie et Chaudière-Appalaches

• Ian Marceau - ADMINISTRATOR
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Montréal

• Ã‰ric Merlin - ADMINISTRATOR
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Région de Québec

• David Comeau - Co-opted ADMINISTRATOR
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Gaspésie

• Catherine Lefresne - Co-opted ADMINISTRATOR
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Montréal

• Jeanette Lepage - Co-opted ADMINISTRATOR
Cantons-de-l’Est

• Geneviève Normand - Co-opted ADMINISTRATOR
Operator of tourist accommodation establishments, Région de Québec



Absent from the photo: Julien April, Gabriel Bigaouette, David Comeau et Geneviève Normand


Non-board member executive
• Karine Gendron – SECRETARY without voting rights
General Director of the CITQ

To Read


CITQ


Statement

September 21, 2026

La CITQ et Le Phare des Affranchies annoncent un nouveau partenariat visant à sensibiliser l’industrie touristique à la réalité de l’exploitation sexuelle et de la traite de personnes.(french only)
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Statement

August 19, 2026

25e anniversaire de la CITQ – La série 25 ans se poursuit : découvrez l’édition #4! (french only)
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Statement

July 21, 2026

25e anniversaire de la CITQ – La série 25 ans se poursuit : découvrez l’édition #3! (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

June 23, 2026

The Ministry of Tourism recently announced amendments to theTourist accommodation Regulation aimed at strengthening compliance and streamlining certain administrative procedures. Some of these measures have already come into effect as of spring 2026, while others will come into effect on September 1, 2026.
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CITQ


Statement

June 18, 2026

La CITQ fête ses 25 ans en 2026 ! - Infolettre #2 Édition spéciale 25e anniversaire (french only)
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Statement

June 2, 2026

La CITQ dévoile sa planification stratégique 2026-2030. (french only)
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Statement

May 22, 2026

La CITQ fête ses 25 ans en 2026 ! - Infolettre #1 Édition spéciale 25e anniversaire (french only)
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CITQ


Statement

May 11, 2026

Rapport d’activités 2025 et Nouveau conseil d’administration de la CITQ (french only)
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Our mission

The CITQ coordinates, implements, and promotes compliance in order to act as a driving force for credibility, consistency, and oversight within the tourism industry.
Through its actions, the CITQ notably contributes to:
• Ensuring the consistent application of the regulatory framework
• Supporting operators’ understanding and adherence
• Strengthening trust and the credibility of the tourist accommodation offering

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