Advance Group::OUR TEAM

Carol MacKenzie, Director, Sales
A Principal of Advance Group with 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and program development within the Tourism and Airline Industry, Carol MacKenzie has acquired an extensive background in securing and developing domestic and international conferences and incentive programs worldwide. Carol is a seasoned authority in her field and respected within the industry as a leader globally.

As the guiding force leading sales and marketing for Advance Group, Carol brings a thorough and well-rounded level of hands-on production and sensitivity to each customer's needs and objectives. Carol's vast base of worldwide destination information and hotel knowledge combined with her strong hotel background and negotiating skill enables her to negotiate exceptional value on behalf of our customers. Her high degree of service commitment to the customer and the industry is evident in her professional approach and accomplishments.

Carol's commitment to the industry is representative through her numerous community and board involvements and memberships, which have included Past President of the BC Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Board of MPI. Carol's expertise is broadened by her tireless commitment to the advancement of the meeting industry as a whole. Carol continues giving back through speaking engagements, and industry publications. Carol also continues expanding her abilities by regularly updating her knowledge to know what it takes to produce consistently successful conferences.