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Kevin Twohig honored for tourism leadership

Spokane Public Facilities District CEO Kevin Twohig, shown here in October 2015 on the south border of Riverfront Park, received Visit Spokane’s Leadership Excellence in Tourism award Thursday. (JESSE TINSLEY/The Spokesman-Review)
From staff reports

Kevin Twohig, CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District, was given Visit Spokane’s Leadership Excellence in Tourism award Thursday.

The award honors “significant achievement and historically significant contribution by someone who has impacted Spokane’s tourism industry for more than 10 years.” Visit Spokane’s board of directors selects the recipient.

“Kevin’s leadership for the last 40 years serving the Spokane region’s hospitality community is impressive,” said Cheryl Kilday, President and CEO at Visit Spokane. “Our board recognizes his hard work and dedication resulting in a significant impact on tourism to the region.”

Twohig was honored at the group’s annual meeting at the Davenport Grand.

Among his accomplishments:

•Strong leadership in the expansion of the Spokane Convention Center.

•Improvements to the Spokane Veterans Arena.

•Fostering partnerships with the Spokane Sports Commission.