Anguilla Bolsters Tourism Board Leadership to Build on Growing Industry Momentum

New Leadership

The ATB has named Jameel Rochester, a native of Anguilla, as its new director of tourism. Alongside this appointment, Cardigan Connor, the Minister of Health, Sport, and Tourism for Anguilla, has announced Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as chairperson and Chantelle Richardson as deputy director of tourism.

Rochester brings significant leadership experience to his new role, having held senior positions within the financial and hospitality sectors. Most recently, he served as assistant rooms division manager at Wymara Resort and Villas in Turks and Caicos.

“Jameel’s academic achievements, combined with his extensive professional experience, have equipped him with the skills and insight necessary to lead complex operations, ensure sound financial management, and drive strategic success in Anguilla’s tourism industry,” Connor said. “This well-earned accomplishment is a true reflection of Jameel’s hard work, his commitment to Anguilla, and we are pleased that he resigned his position in the Turks & Caicos to return home to lead the Anguilla Tourist Board.”

Rochester’s professional journey includes roles at Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla. Additionally, he has previously worked at the ATB and served as the CEO of the Anguilla Football Association.

Anguilla Tourism on the Rise

These appointments come at a time of growth for Anguilla’s tourism sector. In recent years, the island has seen a surge in visitor arrivals and an expanding array of luxury accommodations, positioning it as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. New airlift connections and heightened global interest in authentic, uncrowded experiences have fueled Anguilla’s momentum as an emerging tourism hotspot, setting the stage for Rochester and the team to build on this positive trajectory.