Minister Darrell’s Trip To NY Cost $2,008.26
A trip in June 2024 by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell to New York cost $2,008.26, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage.
The trip duration was listed as from June 16, 2024 – June 21, 2024, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator, the Hon. Owen K. Darrell was invited to attend the Caribbean Week 2024 hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in New York from June 16 – 21, 2024.
“This year’s event at the InterContinental New York Times Square, marked the organization’s 35th anniversary. It brought together the region’s finest tourism representatives and industry leaders under the theme ‘Connecting the Globe, Celebrating Diversity. ‘
“Minister Darrell participated in the Annual General Meeting of the Minister’s Council with Caribbean member representatives of Ministers of Tourism. These discussions included engaging conversations on the airline and cruise industry developments.
“There was also a forum focused on the industry’s trajectory with respect to leveraging the use of artificial intelligence in tourism marketing.
“Minister Darrell was accompanied by Rhonda Woods-Smith, Senior Manager of the Tourism Regulation & Policy Unit.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $599.30
- Ground Transportation: $122.37
- Accommodation: $1,085.73
- Meals: $165.86
- Miscellaneous: $35.00
- Total costs: $2,008.26
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Finally, a PLP minister flys economy AND utilizes a less expensive form of transportation than a stretch limo. Congratulations Senator Darrell and thank you from a tax payer
I concur! Thank you for being responsible with my money.