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The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board announced today (Dec. 2) that it has issued separation letters to 11 of its employees, citing overstaffing and overspending. "This step was not taken lightly, particularly during these tough economic times," Acting Tourism Board Director Ralph Higgs said in a statement. "However, it is necessary to improve efficiencies, outputs and affordability in the organization. Similarly, it is designed to ensure the longevity and growth of our country's number one industry; Tourism." "The Board wishes those persons affected every success in their future endeavours. "The current Board of Directors of the Tourist Board was appointed in September of 2009 by the governor. Its mandate was to cut cost, free the board of its crushing $9 million debt and resolve several lawsuits that it was facing locally and internationally. "Their initial findings revealed the Tourist Board's budget was stretched far beyond sustainability because of excesses in its overseas operations. It was over-staffed and many of the directives being carried out came with an unreasonable cost. ... The Board of Directors met with the staff, informed them of these findings and advised them of steps that would need to be taken, including staff reduction. At this time, staff were advised to look for alternative employment." The Tourist Board is slated to be replaced by a new Tourism Authority that will be funded with a portion of the 11 percent accomodations tax, as recommended by a Tourism Working Group appointed by the governor. Click HERE to read the working group’s report.
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