Tourism icon passes away

Tourism pioneer Pat Nehaul died this morning at the age of 86.

Nehaul, a former director of the Barbados Tourist Board, started her legendary career in the sector in the 1950’s as a receptionist at the airport for the Publicity Committee, which was later restructured as the Barbados Tourism Authority.

Nehaul was noted for her service to the sector at various levels including accounts, marketing and public relations.

She was also a director of the Barbados Gallery of Art Trust and the Art Collectors Club.

Nehaul was the mother of three children, Partrick, Saki and Andrew.