Saintlo Hostels welcomes new Managing Director Marc-André Dandeneau

May 28, 2026

Saintlo Hostels is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc-André Dandeneau as its new Managing Director.

With extensive experience in hotel management, Marc-André Dandeneau brings a career closely aligned with the values and spirit of Saintlo, particularly in relation to organisational culture, autonomy, and values-based leadership. His expertise is expected to support the organisation’s ongoing mission to create meaningful encounters between local and international travellers, while encouraging the discovery of the region.

“I am excited to join the Saintlo Hostels as Managing Director, in order to promote responsible, accessible and profoundly human tourism, while strengthening our positive impact on local communities and young people. I am happy to join an organization that is aligned with my own values.” said Marc-André Dandeneau.

Marc-André will assume his role on 1 June and will work closely with Jacques Perreault to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

The Board of Directors welcomed the appointment, stating: “We are thrilled to welcome Marc-André to the helm of our association. His remarkable career and the values that drive him make him the ideal person to take on our next challenges. We look forward to seeing the energy and perspective he brings to an organization that is already well underway.”

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Saintlo is a collective of youth hostels in Québec and Ontario, Canada. Our playground follows the Saint Lawrence River. That’s why we’re called Saintlo. Find out more

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Country: Canada

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