The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has appointed Latia Duncombe as Acting Director General and Dr. R. Kenneth Romer as Deputy Director General.
In August 2021 Latia Duncombe was recruited as Deputy Director General. She is a seasoned Bahamian business professional, bringing over 25 years of cross-industry experience in sales and marketing, public relations, finance and business analysis.
Duncombe holds an MBA with Merit from the University of Liverpool and is also a former Miss World Bahamas, youth parliamentarian and Red Cross volunteer.
"Latia Duncombe is a distinguished executive in marketing and sales, and we are confident she will bring invaluable oversight while further propelling The Bahamas as a leading destination," said Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation.
"ADG Duncombe will help me lead in the execution of our robust strategic growth plans for tourism and investments, as outlined in our Blueprint for Change," Cooper added.
"I am honoured to represent the people of The Bahamas in continuing to drive a healthy tourism economy in our great island nation," said Duncombe.
"These recent years have been challenging as we navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we look toward a more prosperous future with many accomplishments to celebrate in the months and years ahead."
The Ministry also announced the appointment of Dr. R. Kenneth Romer as Deputy Director General, filling the senior post in the Ministry's leadership team created by Duncombe's appointment.
Dr. Romer has held a leadership position within the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism since 2019, serving as Executive Director overseeing airlift, cruise, yachting, visitor safety, sites and facilities, quality assurance, as well as brand management, research and statistics, guest services and special projects. He is a member of the Bahamas Tourism Readiness and Recovery Committee as well as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, among others.
"Dr. Romer brings deep expertise across critical sectors that will be invaluable as he steps into this important role," said Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. "He is no stranger to the Ministry team, and will no doubt continue to make significant contributions as we bring our country back to pre-pandemic prosperity and growth."
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