Jamaica Tourist Board Expands US Team With Trio of Appointments

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WHY IT RATES: The new Business Development Officers span the United States, strengthening the organization's market position in a key market.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Business Development Officers to its U.S. team, covering the Northeast, Western and Mid-Western regions, respectively. These new appointments will further strengthen JTB’s market position in key U.S. markets, driving new growth across the country.

Ricardo Henry has been appointed to the role of Business Development Officer, Northeast, for the JTB. Based in Baltimore, MD, he covers Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Henry previously served as a dedicated Promotions & Events Officer at the JTB headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.

Ray Lee has been appointed to the role of Business Development Officer, West, for the JTB. Based in Dallas, Texas, his coverage extends across New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma. Lee previously served as a Business Development Officer on behalf of Sandals Resorts.

O’Neil Walters has been appointed to the role of Business Development Officer, Mid-West. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he covers Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Walters previously served as the Senior Director of Global Marketing at the Dale Caldwell Foundation.

“We’re excited to welcome three impressive new talents to our team here in the U.S., a robust tourism market for Jamaica,” said Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Jamaica. “Ricardo, Ray, and O’Neil each possess an invigorating enthusiasm for the destination and an inspiring dedication to their work. We’re certain their contributions will drive impressive growth across three important regions in the U.S. and look forward to seeing the results.”

SOURCE: Jamaica Tourist Board press release.

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