Anguilla Tourist Board Names New Chairman

By: - July 27th, 2020
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The Anguilla Tourist Board has a new chairman. 

Tourism entrepreneur Kenroy Herbert has been appointed to lead the seven-member board in overseeing its global operations. 

Herbert, the president and founder of Leviticus Lifestyle & Travel, a lifestyle management company. 

“I am honored to have been appointed to such a significant position within the Anguilla Tourist Board,” Herbert said in a statement. “I wish to extend my sincerest gratitude to the Minister of Tourism for his vote of confidence. My new chairmanship is an incredible opportunity to make a difference at a critical time in our tourism industry. I look forward to faithfully serving the people of Anguilla, growing Anguilla’s market share and the variety of immersive experiences for visitors gracing our shores.”

A new group of board representatives has also been appointed, including Stacey Liburd, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Quintessence Hotel and Long Bay Villas; Danitza Delisa Mussington, Boat Captain, Funtime Charters; Melisha Maccow Niles, Conference Services/Wedding Specialist, Four Seasons Resort;  Luisana Mendez Retde, Student & Aspiring Hospitality Professional; Condon Proctor, Event Coordinator, Lagoon Tours; and Tiago Moraes Sarmento, General Manager, Belmond Cap Juluca.

The move comes after the appointment of the island’s new Minister of Tourism, Haydn Hughes. 

— CJ

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