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Τετάρτη 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2024

ANGUILLA’S DIRECTOR OF TOURISM NAMED VICE CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES FOR THE CTO’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

Anguilla, September 24, 2024: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has elected Stacey A. Liburd, Director of Tourism for the Anguilla Tourist Board, as the Vice Chair representative for the British Overseas Territories on the CTO’s Executive Committee. The announcement was made following the CTO’s Annual General Meeting, held during the State of the Tourism Industry Conference on September 3rd, 2024. Mrs. Liburd will serve a two-year term, from September 2024 to 2026, in this role.

As Vice Chair, Mrs. Liburd's role is not solitary. She will work in collaboration with the newly elected Chairman, the Honorable Ian Gooding-Edghill, and Andrea Franklin, Chairperson for the Board of Directors, and other members of the Executive Committee and Allied Board of Directors. Together, they will assist the CTO to help shape and advance the tourism strategy for the Caribbean region. Their collective efforts will ensure that the Caribbean's unique tourism offerings remain competitive on the global stage.

"Being elected as the Vice Chair representative for the British Overseas Territories on the CTO’s Executive Committee is both an honor and a privilege. I am deeply committed to promoting our unique tourism experiences and working collaboratively with my fellow members to drive regional growth and sustainability. Together, we can enhance our collective voice and ensure that the interests of the Caribbean are well represented on the broader global stage," said Liburd.

The CTO, an organization of 25 member countries and territories, has been instrumental in promoting the sustainable development of the Caribbean tourism sector, a mission that has significantly impacted the region. The election of the new executive team marks a key moment for the organization as it continues to steer the Caribbean toward increased growth and international recognition.

Mrs. Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary General of the CTO, shared her thoughts on the election of Director Liburd and the exciting future ahead for the Caribbean tourism industry, "The election of Stacey Liburd as Vice Chair representative for the British Overseas Territories on the CTO’s Executive Committee represents a win-win for both the CTO and for Caribbean Tourism. She is greatly respected and admired by her colleagues for demonstrating leadership, vision, and commitment to the goals and values that make our tourism industry one of the strongest and most exciting in the world. I extend my earnest congratulations to her, and I am deeply grateful that the next two years will be marked by continued progress thanks to her contributions and collaboration with other members of our leadership team."

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Tags: Dona Regis-Prosper, CTOStacey A. LiburdAnguilla