The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has announced the promotion of two of its exceptional team members, Tessalee Moore and Rhea Walker, to pivotal roles within the organisation. Moore takes on the mantle of special projects manager, while Walker steps into the role of member relations marketing officer.
Moore ‘s journey with the BHTA began in 2019 as an intern, while simultaneously pursuing her tourism management studies at the University of the West Indies Centre for Hotel and Tourism Management in The Bahamas. In her new position, she will spearhead the assessment, development, and implementation of innovative special projects, among other responsibilities.
“This promotion not only signifies career growth but also validates my dedication to advancing destination Barbados through the association, a responsibility I hold in the highest regard,” Moore said of her new role. “As a young leader, I am driven by the belief that success transcends age, focusing instead on resilience, capability and unwavering determination.” Recently selected for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Young Leaders Forum class of 2024-2026, Moore is eager to cultivate valuable partnerships and lead groundbreaking projects with her dedicated team.
Walker, who has been the association’s administrative assistant and receptionist for the past six years, is equally thrilled by her promotion. Describing her tenure at the BHTA as rewarding and moulding her professional path, Walker stressed the exposure to various aspects of the industry that she received through working with the association.
“From advocacy to stakeholder engagement, working with the BHTA has broadened my scope and has given me a world of experience which has contributed to my professional, as well as personal growth. I recognise this as an opportunity to make a real impact and drive innovation within the organisation and the industry as a whole,” she said. “With the commitment to enhancing our membership experience and advocating for industry interests, I am eager to use my skills and vision to propel the BHTA to even greater success. I welcome the new challenge.”
In her new capacity, Walker will oversee various BHTA initiatives aimed at enhancing the membership experience and fostering organisational growth, including crafting strategic membership development programmes and networking opportunities.
CEO of the BHTA, Ryan Forde, congratulated both employees on their well-deserved promotions, stating, “Tessalee and Rhea have been instrumental in the development of the BHTA secretariat in more ways than one, and their promotions are well justified. Many of our members and board have worked with them and have only had positive words to say.”
(PR)
