{"id":13254,"date":"2025-06-06T18:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T22:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=13254"},"modified":"2025-06-06T18:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T22:25:38","slug":"stacey-liburd-appointed-as-new-chief-executive-officer-of-the-grenada-tourism-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/stacey-liburd-appointed-as-new-chief-executive-officer-of-the-grenada-tourism-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"Stacey Liburd Appointed as New Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Stacey A. Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15th 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in destination marketing, stakeholder engagement and tourism development, Mrs. Liburd brings a strong record of leadership, innovation and regional expertise to the role.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to her appointment, Mrs. Liburd served as Director of Tourism at the Anguilla Tourist<br \/>\nBoard, where she led award-winning marketing campaigns, expanded international airlift<br \/>\nand championed sustainable tourism growth. Her career spans strategic market<br \/>\nexpansion, brand positioning, aviation partnerships and the execution of large-scale<br \/>\nevents across prestigious platforms including Virtuoso Travel Week, ILTM Cannes and<br \/>\nIMEX Americas.<\/p>\n<p>She has also held senior sales and marketing roles in the private hospitality sector, where<br \/>\nshe successfully launched luxury property campaigns and established key partnerships<br \/>\nwith global travel consortia.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on her new appointment, Mrs. Liburd stated, \u201cI am deeply honoured to<br \/>\naccept the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority. I thank the<br \/>\nMinister of Tourism and the Board for their confidence in me. I would also like to sincerely<br \/>\nthank Ms. Petra Roach for her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to<br \/>\nGrenada\u2019s tourism sector. She has laid a strong and meaningful foundation, and I am<br \/>\ndeeply grateful for the legacy she leaves and the example she has set. Grenada,<br \/>\nCarriacou, and Petite Martinique are destinations of extraordinary beauty, culture, and<br \/>\npotential. I look forward to working closely with our industry partners to further elevate our brand, strengthen our presence in key markets, and ensure that tourism continues to<br \/>\nbring meaningful, sustainable benefits to our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Mr. Randall Dolland, welcomed Mrs.<br \/>\nLiburd\u2019s appointment noting, \u201cStacey Liburd brings a wealth of knowledge and a strategic<br \/>\nmindset that is essential to the continued growth and evolution of Grenada\u2019s tourism<br \/>\nindustry. Her regional leadership experience and marketing expertise align perfectly with<br \/>\nour goals of strengthening destination visibility, forging impactful partnerships, and<br \/>\nenhancing the visitor experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Tourism, the Creative Economy and Culture, Honourable Adrian Thomas,<br \/>\nadded \u201cWe are excited to welcome Mrs. Liburd to Grenada. Her accomplishments within<br \/>\nthe tourism sector speak for themselves, and we believe her leadership will guide our<br \/>\nindustry into its next phase of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. We also<br \/>\nextend heartfelt thanks to Ms. Petra Roach for her exceptional contribution during her<br \/>\ntenure, which has elevated Grenada\u2019s global profile, increased airlift and visitor numbers<br \/>\nand inspired confidence in our tourism future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Roach will now transition to a senior leadership role in the private sector with<br \/>\nWyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Stacey A. Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15th 2025. 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