The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Appoints Jackson Weech as Director General

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Appoints Jackson Weech as Director GeneralAuthor of the article:"I am honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, I have spent my career in this industry and have had the privilege of working alongside many of the people and organisations that make Bahamian tourism successful. I look forward to bringing that experience into the Ministry and working with Minister Hanna Martin, the Ministry's team and our partners throughout the industry to advance the continued growth and development of tourism in The Bahamas." GNWNassau, The Bahamas, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NASSAU, Bahamas (28th September 2026) – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has appointed veteran Bahamian hospitality executive Jackson Alexander Weech as Director General, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Weech brings more than 35 years of tourism leadership experience across The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom to the Ministry’s senior executive team.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Mr. Weech is a leading representative of the Bahamian hotel and tourism industry who has worked closely with government, tourism stakeholders and international industry partners on issues including airlift development, workforce development, infrastructure, product improvement and the competitiveness of the destination.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAs Director General, Mr. Weech will leverage his extensive industry experience to provide technical leadership to the Ministry as it builds on strong tourism performance in 2026, which has featured continued growth in stopover arrivals and several record-setting months.“Jackson Weech brings to the Ministry a depth of tourism industry experience that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the sector and ensure that tourism delivers meaningful economic opportunities for Bahamians,” said the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Tourism. “He understands this industry from the ground up, from the people who deliver the visitor experience every day to the businesses, stakeholders and partners who drive the success of our tourism economy. His experience, relationships and knowledge of the sector will strengthen the Ministry’s capacity to execute our tourism priorities and position The Bahamas for continued growth.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Mr. Weech’s career spans hotel operations, sales and marketing, strategic planning, financial management, labour relations and tourism industry advocacy. He has been President of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) since December 2024 and most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of The Royal Towers at Atlantis Paradise Island, where he provided executive oversight of hotel operations, financial performance, guest experience, capital planning and the development of senior leadership teams.His career also includes serving as Vice President of Hotel Operations at Atlantis Paradise Island; Hotel Manager at Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Negril; and General Manager of SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas, a position he held for 15 years while also working across several of the company’s hotel properties in Jamaica.Earlier in his career, Mr. Weech held human resources and labour relations roles, including Assistant Executive Director of the Bahamas Hotel Employers’ Association, where he represented member hotels in mediation and arbitration and advised on industrial agreements.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“I am honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism,” said Mr. Weech. “I have spent my career in this industry and have had the privilege of working alongside many of the people and organisations that make Bahamian tourism successful. I look forward to bringing that experience into the Ministry and working with Minister Hanna Martin, the Ministry’s team and our partners throughout the industry to advance the continued growth and development of tourism in The Bahamas.”Mr. Weech holds a Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management in Ireland and a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Bahamas Hotel Training College. He also completed the Executive Development Program at Cornell University.Mr. Weech succeeds Latia Duncombe, who led the Ministry as Director General for more than four years, first in an acting capacity from January 2022 and then formally from January 2023.“I thank Latia Duncombe for her service as Director General,” said Minister Hanna Martin. “She was only the third woman to serve as technical head of this Ministry, and she served with purpose. During her tenure, the team of Tourism professionals launched ‘A Lifetime of Islands,’ taking all 16 of our island destinations to the world, and The Bahamas recorded three consecutive record years for visitor arrivals, reaching 12.5 million visitors in 2025. Her impact is woven into the fabric of Bahamian tourism. We wish her every blessing in her future endeavours. The foundation is strong, and with Jackson Weech at the helm, the best of Bahamian tourism is still ahead of us.”For more information, visit www.bahamas.com.Rissie Demeritte The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (954) 236-9292 rdemeritte@bahamas.com This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.