TCHTA HOLDS AGM AND ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TCHTA HOLDS AGM AND ELECTS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, March 20th 2025 – The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and bi-annual Board of Directors Elections at the Beaches Resort Villages & Spa Key West Conference Room in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
The meeting began with remarks from special Guest Speaker, the Premier, Honourable C. Washington Misick, who addressed attendees on his government’s keen interest in developing stronger public-private partnerships, noting that the degree of collaboration enjoyed in the past needs to be “turbo-charged” to meet the demands of the ever-changing tourism landscape. The Premier gave the packed room of industry stakeholders a critical outlook in areas related to crime, financial services, and the current state of Experience Turks & Caicos.
The Minister of Tourism, Honourable Zhavargo Jolly, also made an appearance, taking to the podium to extend his support to the association. The Minister shared that the Premier has
empowered him to “act audaciously” in his work for the industry and reminded TCHTA members that he has an open-door policy and is eager to work in tandem for the betterment of the tourism sector.
Following this, TCHTA Committee Chairs James McAnally, Stacey-Ann Wharton-Albert, Gerry Dallas, Robin Janse, Snjezana Andrews, Colin Sterling, and Karen Whitt shared their annual reports highlighting the work of the association in the areas of Advocacy, People Development, Villas, Sustainable Tourism, Membership, Finance, and Marketing.
This segment was punctuated by Stacy Cox, CEO, sharing her thanks to the outgoing Board of Directors for the high level of commitment and engagement they displayed during their tenure. Cox then officially retired the 2023-2025 Board and election ballots were distributed. Plaques of appreciation were presented to the outgoing Board Members in recognition of their dedicated service.
Ballots were counted and results revealed thereafter. James McAnally, whose nomination for the new term went unopposed, will serve as President of the TCHTA 2025-2027 Board, flanked by:
- Stacey-Ann Wharton-Albert, Sailrock South Caicos – Vice President
- Gerry Dallas, TKCA Villa Rentals – Secretary
- Craig James, Wymara Resort & Villas – Treasurer
- Lindy Rigby, West Bay Club – Director
- Aleisa Walkin, Alexandra Resort – Director
- Louella Brezovar-Van Veen, The Ritz-Carlton – Director
- John Hazard, Grace Bay Club – Director
- Jeff Morgan, The Palms – Director
- S. Omega Simmons, SOS Media – Director
- Snjezana Andrews, Caicos Wheels – Director
- Alizee Zimmerman, TCI Reef Fund – Director
Appointed and Ex-Officio members were also added to the group:
- Karen Whitt, The Hartling Group – Director
- Nikheel Advani, Grace Bay Resorts – Director
- Andreas Naegele, Turks & Caicos Collection – Director
- Yvette Marcelin, TWA Marcelin Wolf – Ex-Office Member
- Selvyn Hawkin, Turks & Caicos Airports Authority – Ex-Officio Member
- Marie McKenzie, Carnival Corporation & PLC – Ex-Officio Member
The role of Chairman, typically held by the immediate Past President, will be filled by Past President Todd Foss.
McAnally remarked, “It has been a profound honor to serve as President, working alongside this dynamic and dedicated team for the past two years. The work we have accomplished together has laid a powerful foundation, and I am more determined than ever to strengthen our collaboration with the Government and key stakeholders. As we move forward, our unified efforts will pave the way for impactful, sustainable growth and prosperity for our tourism industry and the people of these beautiful islands.”
The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association is a member-based organization. Board Members are nominated and elected by Members of the Association. The organization extends its thanks to its members for their participation in the nomination and voting process. Special acknowledgment is given to Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages & Spa for hosting this year’s AGM.
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About the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA)
The Turk & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association represents a wide range of members from resorts and villas to insurance companies and financial service providers, watersports operators, catering outlets, taxi drivers, artisans, and sundry tourism service providers. The Association aims to assist organizations through networking opportunities, training, promotional activities, and representation at all levels of decision-making in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the region. Through involvement and cooperation with our tourism partners, the TCHTA is dedicated to the achievement of sustainable growth in tourism for the benefit of its members and the wider community, while protecting and enhancing the unique character and environment of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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