Roger Jamieson, a key contributor and advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry, passed away Saturday at the age of 66. (Carnell’s Funeral Home – Image courtesy)
Roger Jamieson, a key contributor and advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry, passed away Saturday at the age of 66.
Roger Jamieson, a key contributor and advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry, died Saturday at age 66. (Carnell’s Funeral Home)
Roger Jamieson, a pillar and key supporter of Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry, passed away on Saturday. He was 66 years old.
Mr. Jamieson has held many positions, including past president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Hospitality Association, past president of the Marble Mountain Development Corporation and most recently served as president of Tourism Newfoundland and Labrador.
He is also known for opening Kilmory Resort, a multi-season cottage resort and RV park in Swift Current in 1991, and in 2013 he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Medal for his volunteer work.
“Roger’s legacy is one of dedication, vision and a relentless commitment to excellence. His impact on the tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada will be felt for generations to come,” Deborah Borden, chair of Hospitality NL, said in a news release Monday.
Mr Jamieson is also known in politics, having run as the Liberal candidate in the Placentia-West Bellevue district in 2017. He has also served as chairman of the district association and stood as a federal candidate in 2007.
His father, Don, was a Liberal member of parliament who represented southern Newfoundland for 13 years.
Premier Andrew Furey and Tourism Minister Steve Crocker issued a joint statement on Monday thanking Mr Jamieson for his contributions to the state.
“Roger was not only a tourism businessman but also a passionate supporter of the state’s tourism industry,” the statement said.
“His decades of contributions to the industry have undoubtedly helped establish Newfoundland and Labrador as a premier travel destination.”
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