Jameel Rochester is the brand new Director of Tourism, Anguilla Vacationer Board.
The Minister of Well being, Sport, and Tourism, Anguilla, the Honorable Cardigan Connor, has introduced the appointment of Mr. Jameel Rochester, an Anguillian native, because the Director of Tourism on the Anguilla Vacationer Board (ATB).
This appointment, together with Mrs. Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as Chairperson and Mrs. Chantelle Richardson as Deputy Director of Tourism, fulfills the Minister’s dedication to putting Anguillians in key management roles throughout the island’s tourism sector.
Rochester brings a various and spectacular portfolio of expertise to his new position. Most not too long ago, he was Assistant Rooms Division Supervisor at Wymara Resort and Villas within the Turks and Caicos. Earlier than shifting to the Turks and Caicos, he served because the Anguilla Soccer Affiliation’s Common Secretary (CEO).
His personal sector expertise contains management positions with a number of prestigious hospitality manufacturers in Anguilla, together with Zemi BeachHouse, LXR Motels & Resorts, 4 Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Lodge, Anguilla. Mr. Rochester has gained expertise within the monetary providers sector via his roles on the Nationwide Financial institution of Anguilla Ltd., and CIBC First Caribbean Worldwide Financial institution.
That is Rochester’s second stint on the Anguilla Vacationer Board (ATB). Rochester has held a number of management positions throughout the group, most notably serving as Supervisor, Vacation spot Expertise, Performing Supervisor of Company Affairs, and Performing Advertising Officer.
His educational background is equally spectacular. Rochester holds a Grasp of Science in Worldwide Hospitality Administration from Les Roches College, a Grasp of Science in Common Administration Research (with distinction), and a Bachelor of Science in Common Administration Research from the College of the West Indies. He additionally possesses a certificates in Hospitality and Tourism Administration.
In making the appointment, the Minister commented, “Jameel’s educational achievements, mixed along with his in depth skilled expertise, have geared up him with the talents and perception obligatory to guide complicated operations, guarantee sound monetary administration, and drive strategic success in Anguilla’s tourism business.”
He continued, “This well-earned accomplishment is a real reflection of Jameel’s arduous work, his dedication to Anguilla, and we’re happy that he resigned his place within the Turks & Caicos to return house to guide the Anguilla Vacationer Board.”
Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, chairperson of the Anguilla Vacationer Board, welcomed Rochester, saying, “As our tourism business quickly evolves in response to digital innovation and shifting client conduct, a brand new era of leaders should take the helm.
Their fluency with rising communication instruments and promoting platforms positions them to drive engagement, improve buyer experiences, and preserve the business aggressive in a worldwide market.” She concluded, “Empowering this subsequent wave of expertise is not only useful; it’s essential for the sustainable progress and relevance of tourism within the fashionable age, and we welcome Jameel to guide the staff on the ATB.”
Rochester assumed the accountability as Anguilla’s Director of Tourism on Might 15th, 2025
