Zain Alkhouri

Marketing Specialist, Digital Media and Design

zain@culinarytourismalliance.com

Zain Alkhouri is the Marketing Specialist for the Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA), where he drives brand awareness and digital engagement across Ontario Culinary and Canada Culinary platforms. In this role, he manages strategy and execution across social media, blogs, and digital campaigns for an audience of over 30,000 followers. Zain also serves as an on-camera personality for CTA channels, bringing stories of culinary tourism to life through interviews, event coverage, and video features. In addition, he supports conference and event marketing, providing creative direction, stage management, and on-site brand activations.

Before joining CTA, Zain worked with SiriusXM Canada as a social media correspondent in Canadian Content Development, serving as both host and producer at international music festivals across the country. He also contributed to Toronto Metropolitan University’s events and communications team, gaining experience in corporate communications, content development, and event coordination.

A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University with a degree in Media Production, Zain has built a professional toolkit rooted in storytelling, digital strategy, and design. Grounded in his Palestinian-Jordanian heritage, he values food, art, and culture as bridges between communities. Outside of his marketing career, he is also a singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, channelling creativity into every aspect of his work.