The 7th Annual Exuma Business Outlook is set to take place October 24, focusing on the theme “New Challenges Call for New Paradigms: Identifying a Development Formula for Exuma”. The one-day symposium will be held at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in George Town.

Taking the central role as keynote speaker will be Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism, who is expected to focus on tourism development in the Exumas in the long term and short terms.

In making the announcement, Joan Albury, President of TCL Group and organizer of the multi-island Business Outlook series emphasized the importance of the Minister’s participation in this year’s forum. "The Minister’s presentation is the highlight of Exuma Business Outlook, as tourism is the heart of the economy of this subgroup of our archipelago and certainly the largest employer of Exumians. Given the current challenges, especially in the hotel sector, Mr Wilchcombe’s input is eagerly awaited,” Mrs. Albury said.

Other Speakers:

• Pedro Rolle, President of Exuma Chamber of Commerce
• Stuart Bowe, President, Bahamas Hotel Association
• Olivia Saunders: Leader, COB Transition to University Team
• I. Chester Cooper, President & CEO, BAF Financial
• Geoff Houston, CEO, BTC
• Manuel Messina, Representative, IICA
• Algernon Cargill, Director, National Insurance Board
• Panel: Exuma Business Owners