Interim director appointed by Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board has appointed Donnie Dawson as interim director of tourism starting on June 1.
Dawson, who is currently deputy director of tourism sales for the US, will take the position until a suitable candidate is found to replace director Paul Pennicook, whose term comes to an end at the end of this month.
Chairman Dennis Morrison said: “Donnie’s sales and marketing expertise and in-depth knowledge of the travel industry will allow him to lead the organisation through this transitional period.”
Dawson has been with the tourist board 30 years, starting as sales representative at its headquarters in Kingston.
By Bev Fearis
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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