LONDON, England, Nov. 7, 2022 – Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, is heading a Bahamian delegation currently participating in the ExCeL London World Trade Market (WTM) exhibition at the International Convention Centre in the Custom House area of Newham, East London, from November 7 – 9, 2022.
Grand Bahama Island is represented along with The Out Islands and Nassau Paradise Island.
Carmel Churchill, of DonCar Hospitality Management Services and former Director of Marketing Services at Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, posted this collection of photo photos on Facebook on Monday, November 7, with the following narrative:
“BAHAMAS DELEGATION AT WORLD TRADE MARKET: The group is led by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Acting Director General Latia Duncombe, accompanied by Maria Grazia Marino, Area Manager, London, BMOTIA; Anthony Stuart, Senior Director & Emerging Markets; and Paul Strachan , Executive Director, Global Sales & Marketing, BMOTIA.
Additionally, the Bahamas’ three Promotion Boards were represented, including the Grand Bahama Island Promotion Board.
This week’s schedule of meetings include Airlines, Media and Tour Operators. “
According to its website: “World Travel Market (WTM) enables the growth and development of the global travel industry. Through six annual business-to-business events across four continents, we create the best opportunities for travel industry professionals to connect, learn and do business.
“Through many years of experience and by embracing innovation, we are shaping the future of travel and the way business is done. By making it easier for the right people to connect and by bring our global experience to local markets, we annually facilitate the generation of over $7 billion of industry deals.”
Noting that is “more than just an event, the website adds: “With all-year-round expert content, brand promotion and unique networking tools, we bring a community of global travel professional together. Through the insight, learning and connections available, we facilitate professionals in finding commercial opportunities that contribute to a successful travel industry.”
