PROVIDENCIALES — Pamela Ewing has been appointed Director of Tourism for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A Turks and Caicos native, Ewing assumes office on April 1, 2020 and will bring more than 20 years of experience across travel, hospitality and marketing to the position.

“The Ministry of Tourism welcomes the appointment of Ms. Pamela Ewing as Director of Tourism and as Minister I am confident that she will continue to be an excellent brand ambassador for the destination,” says Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs. “Her track record and standing throughout the industry and among our travel partners is exemplary and the TCI stands to benefit tremendously from her leadership in one of the most important sectors in our country. The entire country is pulling for you,” he adds.

Ewing previously worked with the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board in 2004 as Regional Marketing Manager, and was instrumental in establishing an office in New York, creating a global brand presence for the destination and producing dynamic marketing campaigns. She also held positions at notable luxury resorts including the Hotel Del Coronado, and management roles at Grace Bay Club and Point Grace Resort & Spa. In addition, she owned and managed the sales and marketing company ELP, which represented clients in Europe including Italy and Greece.

On the announcement of her appointment, Ewing stated, “I am grateful for the privilege to be appointed Director of Tourism for my beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. I look forward to being able to continue the development of brand TCI to the next stage. We will continue working with our industry stakeholders and my team to improve our luxury five-star brand. I am excited for what is to come!”