The Nevis Tourism Authority has a new chairman.

The organization has named Tim Thuell to be its new chairman of its board to serve for the next term, the NTA announced this week.

Theull is currently the general manager of the Nisbet Plantation; he just returned to the position after a hiatus.

“I am very happy to make this appointment of Tim Thuell to Board Chairman,” says Mark Brantley, Nevis Minister of Tourism. “In light of the critical role played by Alistair Forrest former GM of Nisbet Plantation, I’ve decided to appoint his successor to this key position. I believe Tim brings fresh ideas, a keen knowledge of the tourism industry, and a strong understanding of what is needed to elevate Nevis in the minds of the traveling public. We welcome him and his family back home to Nevis.”

Other members of the board have been reappointed, including Ed Gannon, Four Seasons General Manager;Evelyn Henville, Member, Nevis Historic & Conservation Society;Ernie France, TDC Nevis Ltd.; Colin Dore, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Nevis Island Government; Gary Colt – Coconut Grove Restaurant; and Richard Lupinacci, The Hermitage Plantation Inn.

— CJ Staff