From the Executive Office
2018, ACHIEVING OUR VISION
A
t TPDCo, we simply can’t afford to perish due to a lack of
vision, as such we decided to start the new year on the
appropriate note with the 2018 Visioning Conference.
The obvious interest that each person displayed is a
reminder that for many of you, the roles you occupy are
taken seriously. The input provided indicates that
you believe that we have a responsibility to continue working
towards creating a destination that surpasses expectations con-
sistently.
With further improvements and, if we continue to work
at a high standard, we will enjoy our island home even more.
The conference set the pace for the remainder of the year as we
continue to make significant contributions to the growth and success
of the tourism sector. I have great hopes for the year and believe
we will achieve even more with such a competent staff. I am pleased
to welcome our new staff members who will join us on this fulfilling
journey, which I am sure, will allow you to experience personal and
professional growth. The road I must say has many bumpy parts, but
as a team we always ensure that we give those areas the attention it
requires, making it easier for others who decide to join us on this path.
And we are grateful for our veterans, Allasandra “Sandy” Chung,
Beverley Price and Doreen Forrester, who no doubt helped this
company to operate at top level. We will certainly miss their expert
guidance and leadership, and look forward to the continuation
of their legacy.
The various departments are already roaring ahead: Training and the
Craft unit continue to deliver many sessions to our budding and existing
service providers, the projects team is producing quality results, visitor safety
and experience along with the Community Awareness unit has hit the
road with the cum yah sensitizations, and we couldn’t do without
all
the
other
members
who
procure
and
pro-
cess funding as needed, provide tech support, and the
licensing process to facilitate compliance among our service
providers. With all your hardwork, I am confident that 2018 will
be a highly successful year for TPDCo as we move forward with
the aim to diversify and improve Jamaica’s tourism product.
To paraphrase Roy T. Bennett, Remember we are limit-
ed more by our vision, or lack thereof, rather than our abilities.
Dr. Andrew Spencer
Executive Director