Narendra Ramgulam is the new CTO Deputy Director of Sustainable Tourism (Photo Credit: Caribbean Tourism Organisation)
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Narendra Ramgulam as Deputy Director, Sustainable Tourism. The role is a brand-new position, created to align with the CTO’s strategic focus on sustainable and regenerative tourism.
Responsibilities of the position will include developing regional strategies and policies, strengthening stakeholder capacity, showcasing success stories and best practices, and monitoring the effectiveness of sustainability programs.
Ramgulam, who joined CTO last year as a Sustainable Tourism Consultant, has already played an integral role in supporting the organization’s vision for a more resilient and inclusive tourism sector. CTO calls the appointment “a significant milestone in advancing the CTO’s Reimagine Plan.”
“We are pleased to welcome Narendra to this new leadership role,” said CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper. “His contributions over the past year have been instrumental, and we are confident that his expertise, innovation and deep passion for sustainability will continue to elevate our work across the region.”
Ramgulam is a prolific researcher with 13 publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, previously served as Director of Tourism Product Development & Destination Management at the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited, where his work led to prestigious sustainability awards and a strengthened reputation for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also served as a Postgraduate Coordinator and Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.
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