New BTMI Chairman Peter Harris pledges to make Barbados ‘a Standard’ | News

Businessman Peter Harris expressed humility and gratitude after his appointment as chairman of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), succeeding Shelly Williams.

Harris said he looks forward to building on her foundation while working closely with Tourism and International Transport Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill and the BTMI team.

“Barbados has a fantastic product — one that the world wants,” said Harris. Tasked with responsibly managing taxpayers’ money, he pledged to deliver the best returns for the island while remaining open to ideas and feedback. “Tourism done right is done together,” he added. “Working together we can make Barbados not just a destination but a standard.”