The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) has announced two high-level leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the destination's competitiveness and maximising tourism's economic contribution to the twin-island nation.

According to Antigua Observer, the appointments take effect June 1 and signal a renewed strategic focus for the authority. Charmaine Spencer has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the ABTA, stepping into a role central to shaping how Antigua and Barbuda is positioned and promoted in key international markets.

The ABTA described the appointments as reinforcing the organisation's commitment to driving measurable economic impact from the tourism sector, which remains one of the country's primary engines of growth.

No further details regarding the second appointee were available in the published report. The Antiguan Herald will provide additional coverage as more information becomes available.