NEW YORK, N.Y., June 19, 2024 – Mrs. Latia Duncombe, Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, and Deputy Director General, Mrs. Valerie Brown-Alce, represented The Bahamas at the Caribbean Week 2024 Women’s Leadership Breakfast Awards this morning.
Emmy award-winning journalist Audrey Irvine of CNN was the keynote speaker at the event, which was held under the theme, “Caribbean Queens: Saluting Women Shaping the Future of Caribbean Tourism.”
The event honored exceptional women in Caribbean tourism leadership across three categories: the Director of Tourism Award 2024, the Minister of Tourism Award 2024 (both selected by industry peers), and the Secretary-General’s Distinguished Service Award.
The Distinguished Service award celebrates a female leader with over 20 years of service, notable contributions to regional tourism, and inspirational support to other women in the industry, selected by the Secretary-General.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is the headline sponsor of Caribbean Week in New York. Gold sponsors include Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
The Jamaica Tourist Board and Sandals Resorts International are silver sponsors, and ADARA – A RateGain Company and Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority are bronze sponsors. Additional supporters include Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Caribbean Media Exchange, Diamonds International, Marketplace Excellence, and S’Aimer NYC.
