New BTMI & BTPA Board of Directors announced

Minister of Tourism Senator Lisa Cummins has announced a new Board of Directors for the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA).

The new Board Chair is Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Services Limited, Shelly Williams, who will support the organization’s work to advance the marketing, promotion and product development of destination Barbados.

The other Members are:

· Mr. Wayne Capaldi – Managing Director, Sandpiper Hotel; Deputy Board Chair

· Mr. Ronnie Carrington – Producer/Director of Photography and Videography; Member

· Mr. Rorrey Fenty – Businessman; Member

· Mr. Iain Thomson – Executive Director, FXI; Member

· Mr. Terry Hanton – Managing Director, Altman Barbados; Member

· Ms. Sade Jemmott – Consultant, Sade Jemmott Consulting; Member

· Ms. Chiryl Newman – Owner, Champers Restaurant; Member

· Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Tourism and International Transport, or nominee, Member

· Chair, Intimate Hotels of Barbados, or nominee, Member

· Chief Executive Officer, National Cultural Foundation, or nominee, Member

· Chair, Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, or nominee, Member

Speaking on the makeup of the Board, Minister Cummins said that, “I am confident that the new Board complement possesses the skills and expertise to strategically lead the BTMI and the BTPA into a new era of transformation punctuated by increased private sector partnerships; external investment and collaboration; and holistic product development that will benefit Barbados and all Barbadians.”

She pointed out that the new additions complement the traditional and expected areas like expanding and diversifying the destination’s source markets, and engaging with hotel partners and accommodation sectors to ensure a robust and comprehensive approach to tourism development, and repositioning Barbados as a destination.

Minister Cummins also thanked the former Board for their contribution over the last three years.

Chairwoman Shelly Williams stated, “On behalf of the Board, I want to express our gratitude to Minister Cummins for the establishment of a diverse and strategic business-focused team. We are looking forward to working with the talented BTMI and BTPA staff to take tourism forward at this critical time as we emerge from a challenging two years. Our focus will be on exploring new avenues for tourism development across our source markets, while developing our product to meet global trends and consumer demands.”

The new Board members began their two-year terms with the BTMI and BTPA effective March 11th, 2022.

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