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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has appointed Jackson Alexander Weech as Director General, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment was formally announced by the Ministry on 28 September.
Weech brings more than 35 years of tourism and hospitality experience across The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the UK.
In his new role, he will provide technical leadership to the Ministry, working with government, tourism businesses and international industry partners across areas including airlift, workforce development, infrastructure and destination development.
Weech has served as President of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association since December 2024 and most recently held the position of Vice President and General Manager of The Royal Towers at Atlantis Paradise Island.
His previous positions include Vice President of Hotel Operations at Atlantis Paradise Island, Hotel Manager at Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Negril, and General Manager of SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas.
He spent 15 years as General Manager at Breezes Bahamas while also working across other SuperClubs properties in Jamaica.
Earlier in his career, Weech worked in human resources and labour relations, including as Assistant Executive Director of the Bahamas Hotel Employers’ Association.
Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Tourism, said: “Jackson Weech brings to the Ministry a depth of tourism industry experience that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the sector and ensure that tourism delivers meaningful economic opportunities for Bahamians.
“He understands this industry from the ground up, from the people who deliver the visitor experience every day to the businesses, stakeholders and partners who drive the success of our tourism economy.
“His experience, relationships and knowledge of the sector will strengthen the Ministry’s capacity to execute our tourism priorities and position The Bahamas for continued growth.”
Weech said: “I am honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
“I have spent my career in this industry and have had the privilege of working alongside many of the people and organisations that make Bahamian tourism successful.
“I look forward to bringing that experience into the Ministry and working with Minister Hanna Martin, the Ministry’s team and our partners throughout the industry to advance the continued growth and development of tourism in The Bahamas.”
Weech holds a Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management in Ireland and a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Bahamas Hotel Training College.
He has also completed Cornell University’s Executive Development Programme.
Weech succeeds Latia Duncombe, who initially became Acting Director General in January 2022 before being formally appointed to the position in January 2023.
The Ministry said The Bahamas recorded three consecutive record years for visitor arrivals during Duncombe’s tenure, reaching 12.5 million visitors in 2025.
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