The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Culture, Maritime, Gaming & Agriculture is ensuring that tourism related small businesses are better positioned to deal with disruptions.
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 the Ministry held the final sessions of Business Continuity virtually with participants from Providenciales.
The workshops began prior to the pandemic and was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and facilitated by Hon. Jamell Robinson of Learn and Lead Educational Center a Turks and Caicos Based company that has provided various tutorial and training services since 2008.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Josephine Connelly, expressed pleasure in the continual partnership and efforts put forth by all. She noted that the sessions were timely as it allows for businesses to re-examine their purpose. Covid-19 has been a shock to the economy and the new norm is still being shaped and our business approach must reflect the same.
She further stated that collaborative efforts go a long way in assisting with recovery and preparing businesses to handle threats from a multi-hazard approach. She expressed optimism for the industry as tourism regains its footing and thanked her team at the Ministry of Tourism for their continual efforts.
RTC News understands that some 30 organizations participated in the exercise comprising of small businesses alongside government agencies and the District Commissioners on respective islands.
It is the Ministry of Tourism’s intent to increase engagement with stakeholders, creating better communication and efficiency in the delivery of products and services.
