The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) named business veteran Devon Liburd interim CEO of the company. Liburd replaces Jadine Yarde efficient January 21, 2022.
Liburd has served as NTA’s director of gross sales and advertising since 2008 and has greater than 20 years of expertise with the group. He directs Nevis’ promotion within the nation’s traveler supply markets and oversees the island’s cruise sector. Nevis has reported sturdy arrival numbers since reopening following the March 2020 pandemic outbreak.
Liburd has additionally led manufacturing of Nevis’ annual Mango and Meals Pageant and coordinated the “Nothing like a Nevisian” vacation promotional occasion. He served as an officer for Nevis’ Division of Tourism previous to becoming a member of NTA.
Liburd “has labored in each space of tourism and contributed to the general growth of the business on the island,” mentioned NTA officers in an announcement.
“It’s an honor to assist proceed sharing our tradition with guests from all around the world,” Liburd mentioned. “I’m thrilled to tackle this function throughout this thrilling subsequent chapter for Nevis and assist additional elevate our island as vacationers more and more search premium journey experiences.”
Liburd’s achievements embrace implementation of the Caribbean Tourism Group’s Administration Data System for Tourism (CTO MIST), a tourism statistics program, mentioned NTA officers. He additionally coordinated the Small Tourism Enterprise Program (STEP), an Organisation of the American States mission designed to develop small tourism enterprises to grow to be extra aggressive within the tourism business.
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