KINGSTON, JAMAICA, March 3, 2025 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Business Development Officers to its U.S. team, covering the Northeast, Western and Mid-Western regions, respectively. These new appointments will further strengthen JTB’s market position in key U.S. markets, driving new growth across the country.   

Ricardo Henry has been appointed to the role of Business Development Officer, Northeast, for the JTB. Based in Baltimore, MD, he covers Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Henry previously served as a dedicated Promotions & Events Officer at the JTB headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. 

Ray Lee has been appointed to the role of Business Development Officer, West, for the JTB. Based in Dallas, Texas, his coverage extends across New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma. Lee previously served as a Business Development Officer on behalf of Sandals Resorts. 

O’Neil Walters has been appointed to the role of Business Development Officer, Mid-West. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he covers Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Walters previously served as the Senior Director of Global Marketing at the Dale Caldwell Foundation. 

“We’re excited to welcome three impressive new talents to our team here in the U.S., a robust tourism market for Jamaica,” said Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Jamaica. “Ricardo, Ray, and O’Neil each possess an invigorating enthusiasm for the destination and an inspiring dedication to their work. We’re certain their contributions will drive impressive growth across three important regions in the U.S. and look forward to seeing the results.”  

For more information about Jamaica, please visit www.visitjamaica.com. 

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ABOUT THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD  

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris. 

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 17th consecutive year. 

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and silver for ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean’ and ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean’. The destination also received bronze recognition for ‘Best Destination – Caribbean’, ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean’, and ‘Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean’. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time. 

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.visitjamaica.com/blog/. 

Contact:  

Lou Hammond Group 

jamaica@louhammond.com