The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Stacey A. Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15th 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in destination marketing, stakeholder engagement and tourism development, Mrs. Liburd brings a strong record of leadership, innovation and regional expertise to the role.
Prior to her appointment, Mrs. Liburd served as Director of Tourism at the Anguilla Tourist
Board, where she led award-winning marketing campaigns, expanded international airlift
and championed sustainable tourism growth. Her career spans strategic market
expansion, brand positioning, aviation partnerships and the execution of large-scale
events across prestigious platforms including Virtuoso Travel Week, ILTM Cannes and
IMEX Americas.
She has also held senior sales and marketing roles in the private hospitality sector, where
she successfully launched luxury property campaigns and established key partnerships
with global travel consortia.
Commenting on her new appointment, Mrs. Liburd stated, โI am deeply honoured to
accept the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority. I thank the
Minister of Tourism and the Board for their confidence in me. I would also like to sincerely
thank Ms. Petra Roach for her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to
Grenadaโs tourism sector. She has laid a strong and meaningful foundation, and I am
deeply grateful for the legacy she leaves and the example she has set. Grenada,
Carriacou, and Petite Martinique are destinations of extraordinary beauty, culture, and
potential. I look forward to working closely with our industry partners to further elevate our brand, strengthen our presence in key markets, and ensure that tourism continues to
bring meaningful, sustainable benefits to our people.โ
Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Mr. Randall Dolland, welcomed Mrs.
Liburdโs appointment noting, โStacey Liburd brings a wealth of knowledge and a strategic
mindset that is essential to the continued growth and evolution of Grenadaโs tourism
industry. Her regional leadership experience and marketing expertise align perfectly with
our goals of strengthening destination visibility, forging impactful partnerships, and
enhancing the visitor experience.โ
Minister for Tourism, the Creative Economy and Culture, Honourable Adrian Thomas,
added โWe are excited to welcome Mrs. Liburd to Grenada. Her accomplishments within
the tourism sector speak for themselves, and we believe her leadership will guide our
industry into its next phase of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. We also
extend heartfelt thanks to Ms. Petra Roach for her exceptional contribution during her
tenure, which has elevated Grenadaโs global profile, increased airlift and visitor numbers
and inspired confidence in our tourism future.โ
Ms. Roach will now transition to a senior leadership role in the private sector with
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
