TCI officials are back on island after what can only be described as a world wind “awe-inspiring” Road Trip throughout Canada and USA.
The delegation which included Premier and Minister of Tourism Hon Dr. Rufus Ewing, other Government officials, TCHTA’s Executive Director Stacy Cox along with executives from TCI Tourist Board, Venetian Ridge Resort, Waterloo Group, Alexandra Resort, Amanyara Resort, Grace Bay Resorts, Blue Haven Resort & Marina, The Hartling Group, Gansevoort, VIP Flyers Club/ODMC and Parrot Cay embarked on the five day Road Trip on May 26 with the objective of reminding USA and Canada of Government’s slogan “We are open for business.”
The personalised approach which was the first of its kind to be organised by TCI officials brought visibility and greater awareness to the TCI product and saw the delegation visiting Ottawa, Toronto, Chicago, New York, Dallas and Miami. With daily meetings and cocktail receptions sponsored by the participating TCHTA members and organised not only to educate the specially invited guests but to also “wow” them, the TCI representatives used all opportunities to provide Government officials, travel partners and media with updated information about the destination and its tourism product.
On her return to TCI Stacy Cox, TCHTA’s Executive Director said “Our members are very ecstatic about the trip and the networking opportunities which they were able to achieve. Many contacts were made throughout the various provinces and states and the Association looks forward to a very promising winter season.
We believe that the objective of reinforcing Government’s slogan “We are open for business” was achieved and it will definitely resonate with the persons who attended the events.
We indeed strengthened our TCI-USA and TCI-Canada alliances and this will only help improve trade and investment opportunities and enhance our tourism product.”
During the Road Trip Government officials also used this opportunity to open TCI Tourist Board’s new office in Toronto.
