Dann Lewis

Dann H. Lewis has been appointed Deputy Commissioner and Director of Tourism Development for New York State, it was announced recently by John S. Dyson, Commissioner of Commerce.

Mr. Lewis, former Director of Tourism for the U. S. Virgin Islands has also held a variety of senior positions with the Bahamas Government, including that of Director of Marketing for the Ministry of Tourism.

Dann Lewis also headed a special task force which established Bahamasair, the national airline of the Bahamas, and served as the carrier’s first Chairman.

Governor Hugh L. Carey, noting the appointment of Lewis, said he was delighted with this addition and expansion of the successful I Love New York tourism development program.

Dann Lewis will direct three new programs for the Department of Commerce: the establishment of a wholesale trade development office headquartered in New York City; the development of regional travel offices located throughout the State, which will coordinate the State’s promotional programs with the regional tourism industry; and the establishment of a trade educational and consumer relations office designed to upgrade tourism services throughout the State.

“We are pleased to welcome a person of Dann Lewis’ stature to I Love New York,” said William S. Doyle, Deputy Commissioner. “Dann’s background in international tourism and the success of his efforts in both the U. S. Virgin Islands and the Bahamas will be of great benefit to all of the regions of New York, as the State grows into one of the world’s leading tourist destinations.”

From: New York Daily News, August 2, 1978