The Jamaica Tourist Board pays tribute to Deputy Director of Tourism for his over 40-year tenure on his retirement.
With warmest needs and the deepest gratitude for his a few years of devoted service to the group, the Jamaica Tourist Board has introduced that will probably be bidding farewell to its Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas, Mr. Donnie Dawson, who will likely be retiring as of March 31, 2023.
“Jamaica is deeply indebted to Donnie Dawson for his decades of service to develop and promote tourism to the island,” mentioned the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica. “He has been a steadfast ambassador throughout the years, dedicated to helping Jamaica become one of the world’s leading tourism destinations. We are truly grateful to him for everything he has accomplished and wish him a very happy retirement.”
Mr. Dawson joined the Jamaica Tourist Board at its Kingston Headquarters as a Sales Representative in 1975. After a short employment with Jamaica Resort Hotels, he rejoined the Tourist Board in California in 1982 and was tasked with increasing what was then a satellite tv for pc workplace right into a full-service regional operation overlaying 13 States. In 2003, Mr. Dawson was appointed Deputy Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board with location within the Board’s Miami workplace, additional serving two occasions as interim Director of Tourism.
“We are truly saddened to see Donnie go, as he has been a respected colleague and an invaluable leader to the Board over the many years he has worked with us and whose passion and drive helped make our tourism industry what it is today,” mentioned Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board. “However, we wish him only the best as he leaves his storied career to pursue life beyond it and we will absolutely remain in touch. Donnie will indeed be missed!”
A face well-known and revered by tourism professionals within the Caribbean and globally, Mr. Dawson earned himself the nickname of “Mr. Airlift” amongst colleagues attributable to his ongoing work with airways to offer service to Jamaica.
He can also be credited with serving to to develop the vacation spot’s robust relationship with journey professionals and the Jamaica Travel Specialist program to coach brokers in regards to the island’s tourism product choices.
“I am so proud of all Jamaica has accomplished throughout the years, having grown from having only charter flights and no all-inclusives to become one of the top tourism destinations globally,” mentioned Donnie Dawson. “It’s amazing to me and, while I have made the decision to enter retirement and instead work on my golf game, I want to thank the Jamaica Tourist Board and Ministry of Tourism for all the wonderful opportunities and career they have afforded me. I have sincerely cherished it and am grateful for a lifetime of fond memories.”
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THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), based in 1955, is Jamaica’s nationwide tourism company primarily based within the capital metropolis of Kingston. JTB places of work are additionally positioned in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto, and London. Representative places of work are positioned in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.
In 2021, the JTB was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination,’ ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Wedding Destination’ for the second consecutive yr by the World Travel Awards, which additionally named it the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 14th consecutive yr; and the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’ for the sixteenth consecutive yr; in addition to the ‘Caribbean’s Best Nature Destination’ and the ‘Caribbean’s Best Adventure Tourism Destination.’ In addition, Jamaica was awarded 4 gold 2021 Travvy Awards, together with ‘Best Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas,’ ‘Best Culinary Destination –Caribbean,’ Best Travel Agent Academy Program,’; in addition to a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting tenth time. In 2020, the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) named Jamaica the 2020 ‘Destination of the Year for Sustainable Tourism’. In 2019, JourneyAdvisor® ranked Jamaica because the #1 Caribbean Destination and #14 Best Destination within the World. Jamaica is residence to among the world’s finest lodging, points of interest and repair suppliers that proceed to obtain distinguished international recognition.
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