Last Updated on October 8, 2026, 7:43 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Minister of Tourism for St. Kitts and Nevis, Marsha Henderson travelled to Guyana to represent the country at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference. During the session, Minister Henderson received her official copy of “From the SeaSuite,” the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual magazine.
Minister Henderson was featured on the front cover of the Magazine which was unveiled at the conference in Guyana.
The officials have shared that the Minister received her first official copy of the magazine from the CTO Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper. Afterwards, she also used the opportunity to speak about the women who have contributed to the growth of Caribbean Tourism before they were even acknowledged for their work.
The Minister of Tourism said, “Recognition is where the work starts. Access to capital, to boardrooms, and to decision-making is where it goes next.”
During the same event, St. Kitts and Nevis was elected as the Vice Chair of the CTO Board of Directors. The Minister of Tourism has confirmed that St. Kitts and Nevis will work with The Bahamas and other Caribbean nations and represent on the CTO Board of directors.
St. Kitts and Nevis being elected as the Vice Chairman of the CTO Board of Directors is significant for the small island nation. The officials have shared that the appointment comes as an opportunity for the island to participate in discussions which shape the future of Caribbean Tourism in the country.
The nation can contribute meaningfully to developing the people, building a more sustainable tourism industry, and strengthening the links between tourism, agriculture, businesses and creatives. The CTO conference has appointed Charles “Max” Fernandez as the new Chairman of the CTO Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism. Fernandez serves as the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment of Antigua and Barbuda
Colin James, who serves as the CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has been appointed as the chair of the CTO Board of Directors.
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