Tourism Ministry Names Marva Williams Discover Dominica CEO

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by Brian Major Last updated: 1:45 PM ET, Mon July 29, 2024 Marva Williams was named chief executive officer of the Discover Dominica Authority effective August 1, said Dominica Ministry of Tourism officials.

Williams served as Discover Dominica’s festivals and events manager from 2019 to 2022, with responsibility for promoting, marketing, and managing major festivals and special events in Dominica, said Ministry officials in a statement.

Williams replaces Colin Piper, who resigned as CEO/Director effective May 5 after a 15-year tenure in the position.

In her new role, Williams will be “instrumental in setting the strategic direction of the Discover Dominica Authority, enhancing Dominica's global tourism presence and promoting sustainable growth in the sector,” said Tourism Ministry officials.

“We are thrilled to welcome Marva Williams to the team,” said Denise Charles-Pemberton, Dominica’s tourism minister. “Her passion and innovative approach will be valuable assets to the Authority as we continue to elevate Dominica as an attractive destination for visitors.”

Williams will be relied on to help Dominica reach Ministry goals of 500,000 annual overnight, land-based visitors and one million annual cruise visitors by 2030, said Charles-Pemberton.

Domnica hosted 339,000 land-based travelers in 2023, according to Statista.com. The country has hosted 144,786 cruise travelers to date during the ongoing 2023/2024 season, according to Discover Dominica officials. The country hosted 229,749 cruise ship visitors in pre-pandemic 2019, according to Caribbean Tourism Organization data.

“I am excited to return to the Discover Dominica Authority in this new position,” Williams said. “I am eager to lead the tourism industry's promotion, development and regulation to drive socio-economic activity and create a wide range of opportunities for the wider population.”

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