Tortola, British Virgin Islands, May 10, 2017 – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (the Board) has announced the appointment of Mr. Rhodni A. Skelton to the position of Deputy Director of Tourism. Mr. Skelton served as Film Commissioner and Events Marketing Manager from 2004 to 2015.
Director of Tourism, Mrs. Sharon Flax Brutus said that she is pleased to have the position of Deputy Director filled and looks forward to Mr. Skelton making a strong contribution given his background and experience.
Mr. Skelton holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Northwood University; an MBA in Human Resources Management and Finance from Wright State University and a Master of Science Degree in Tourism and Project Management from the University of the West Indies.
Mr. Skelton will be responsible for assisting the Director of Tourism with the responsibility of developing implementing and managing a series of tourism marketing initiatives including, the oversight of the development of the Board’s annual Marketing Plan; establishing and maintaining networks within the regional and international tourism industry as well as assisting in overseeing general operations.
Mr. Skelton’s appointment to the post of Deputy Director of Tourism is effective May 8, 2017.
About the British Virgin Islands
An archipelago comprised of 60 islands and cays, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are located approximately 50 miles east of Puerto Rico, in the northwestern region of the Caribbean Sea. The main islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. Road Town, located on Tortola, is the British Virgin Islands’ capital.
Renowned as one of the world’s premier sailing destinations, the BVI’s dynamic and vast topography provides a unique opportunity to “island hop” with ease — with each island characterized by its own cultural and natural wonders. Among these attractions are The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Anegada’s Flamingo Pond, White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, and Tortola’s Sage Mountain. Destination highlights also include world-class yachting, snorkeling, hiking, sustainable tourism and, for diving enthusiasts, the Caribbean’s most stunning wreck dives, such as the RMS Rhone.
A pristine and romantic island paradise evoking a bygone era, the British Virgin Islands are nonetheless easily accessible for U.S. travelers flying into Tortola/Beef Island’s Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) via frequent connecting service from nearby Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Kitts or St. Maarten/St. Martin. Visitors traveling to the BVI from St. Thomas can also travel via ferry. Despite its status as a United Kingdom territory, the BVI conveniently uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency.
For more information on all that the British Virgin Islands have to offer, visit the official BVI Tourist Board website at www.bvitourism.com or contact 1-800-835-8530.
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