Roseau, Dominica- July 20, 2022: Dominica’s Minister for Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives, Denise Charles will assume the chairmanship of the OECS Council of Tourism Ministers when the group meets in Dominica this week.
The 7th Annual Meeting of the OECS Council of Tourism Ministers convened Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at the Cabrits Resort and Spa, Kempinski. Eleven Ministers of Tourism are participating to address key issues impacting the region’s tourism and hospitality industry and devise effective strategies to spur growth in the post-COVID-19 period.
In her deliberations, Dominica’s Tourism Minister Denise Charles gave focused on intraregional transportation and hospitality training; encouraged the promotion of regional tourism to expand the tourism economies of OECS member states, and reinforce the view of the Council that the growth and development of the OECS tourism sector must improve the quality of life of citizens.
The OECS Council of Tourism Ministers envisions a tourism industry that is viable, internationally competitive, resilient, and sustainable; and adds value to the lives and livelihoods of citizens. The Meeting is hosted by the OECS Secretariat in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives, Dominica.