Governor Ned Lamont has announced that Rachel Lenda will take the helm as the new director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. In making the announcement, the governor said Lenda’s impressive background in tourism and hospitality positions her well for this role, and she holds the distinction of being the first Connecticut native to occupy this position in a generation. Lamont expressed confidence in Lenda’s ability to lead Connecticut tourism toward sustained growth. He cited the record-breaking numbers of the past two years as a testament to the industry’s potential.