Caribbean Tourism Organization Elects New Chairman

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has elected Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport for Barbados, as its new chairman. 

Gooding-Edghill was elected during the CTO’s annual general meeting in the Cayman Islands on Sept. 3. His appointment starts immediately, with a term lasting two years. He succeeds the outgoing chairman, Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism for the Cayman Islands. 

“It is a great honor for Barbados to be chosen to represent the region at this level,” Gooding-Edghill said. “I am deeply committed to working with my colleagues across the Caribbean to strengthen our tourism sector, drive sustainable growth, and navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to position the Caribbean as the world’s leading tourist destination.”   

In addition, Andrea Franklin, the CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc., has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the CTO.  

“I am looking forward to working with my fellow directors across the region to enhance strategies for marketing the region collectively and addressing the challenges that the Caribbean faces as it relates to climate resilience, improved airlift capacity, and overall product development,” Franklin said.