KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed deep sorrow on the passing of Mr. Lionel Reid, a distinguished chief and long-serving government inside Jamaica’s tourism sector. Mr. Reid, who handed away this morning, devoted many years of his life to the event of Jamaica’s tourism business, serving in key management roles at Jamaica Holidays Restricted (JAMVAC), a public physique of the Ministry of Tourism.
Reflecting on his contributions, Minister Bartlett hailed Mr. Reid as a visionary and an ardent champion of Jamaica’s tourism sector. “Tourism has misplaced a terrific stalwart. A gentleman, urbane, and complex. His sense of correctness and diligence to obligation was unparalleled,” Minister Bartlett mentioned.
Service to Jamaica’s Tourism Sector
Lionel Reid’s service to Jamaica’s tourism sector was marked by transformative management. He first served as President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) from 1993 to 1997 earlier than assuming the position of Government Director of JAMVAC from 2008 to 2012. He later returned as Chairman of JAMVAC from 2016 to 2018, taking part in an instrumental position in shaping Jamaica’s airlift technique.
One in every of his necessary contributions was serving to Jamaica keep related to america. This occurred after Air Jamaica stopped flying. Minister Bartlett highlighted his influence, saying, “Jamaica’s sturdy airlift safety will at all times be a part of his legacy. Lionel is the chairman and Government Director of JAMVAC. He labored with John Lynch, the previous government chairman of the JTB. Collectively, they led discussions with American Airways. This was necessary to safe our air connections with the USA, our greatest market. It will by no means be forgotten.”
Minister Bartlett prolonged his deepest condolences on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and its public our bodies, in addition to the broader tourism fraternity to Mr. Reid’s household, mates, and colleagues.
“My deepest and most honest condolences to his expensive widow Vonnie and the kids, in addition to the massive prolonged tourism household. RIP my buddy Lionel.”
