The Honourable Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport for Barbados, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). The election took place during the CTO’s Annual General Meeting, held in the Cayman Islands on September 3.
“It is a great honour for Barbados to be chosen to represent the region at this level,” said Gooding-Edghill.
“I am deeply committed to working with my colleagues across the Caribbean to strengthen our tourism sector, drive sustainable growth, and navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to position the Caribbean as the world’s leading tourist destination.”
As Chairman, he will lead the CTO’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism for the next two years, guiding the organization’s strategic efforts to enhance and promote tourism across the region.
Ian Gooding-Edghill has been elected Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. (Photo Credit: Barbados Tourism Marketing)
The CTO says the election of Minister Gooding-Edghill comes at a crucial time for the Caribbean tourism industry, as the region continues to see increases in airlift and cruise deployment, and member countries are working to adapt to the evolving global tourism landscape.
The outgoing Chairman, Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, congratulated Gooding-Edghill on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the CTO through this dynamic period.
In addition to Gooding-Edghill’s appointment, Andrea Franklin,CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., has assumed the role of Chair of the CTO Board of Directors.
“I am looking forward to working with my fellow directors across the region to enhance strategies for marketing the region collectively, and addressing the challenges that the Caribbean faces as it relates to climate resilience, improved airlift capacity, and overall product development,” Franklin said.
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