Experience Turks and Caicos has welcomed a new Senior Product Development officer

#TurksandCaicos, June 7, 2024 – Ms. Latanya Gardiner took up the position effective June 3^rd, 2024 and will be responsible for Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay, Cotton Cay and Lesser Cay. As Senior Product Development Officer, Ms. Gardiner will develop new experiences and also expand and enhance existing products within the country.

Among her responsibilities will be the identification, conceptualisation and development of new tourism products across the Turks and Caicos Islands and collaboration with tour operators and other tourism stakeholders to design new tourism products as well as build relationships between businesses to facilitate collaboration to develop tourism products.

Prior to Experience Turks and Caicos, Ms. Gardiner worked extensively in the hospitality sector, most recently as the Property Manager for Vacation Rental, Palm Grove Grand Turk where she marketed the vacation rental, and created effective marketing strategies to attract potential guests through various channels, among other duties.

Ms. Gardiner is a graduate of Florida International University (FIU) with a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management and Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, and an Associate’s Degree in Travel & Tourism Management.

She is also the founder and President of The New Vision Foundation, a non-profit organisation that was launched in 2023 for to establish an environment for the youth of Grand Turk to reach their full potential.

 In welcoming Ms. Gardiner to the Experience Turks and Caicos team, Mr. Alvin Hegner, co-Chair of Experience Turks and Caicos, said: “Product Development is a crucial aspect of the work of Experience Turks and Caicos. Developing new products, diversifying our product offering and enhancing existing products are necessary to maintain our position as the Premier Luxury Destination in the Caribbean. Ms. Gardiner’s role is vital as we continue to promote our multi-island destination to increase visitation and spend. I look forward to Ms. Gardiner’s innovative ideas in the coming months.”

Ms. Gardiner said she eager to hit the ground running and make a lasting contribution as part of the Experience Turks and Caicos team.

She said: “A true passion for this industry is rare and comes from deep within. Hospitality is not a job, it’s a way of life.”

Ms. Gardiner will report to the Product Development Manager, Ms. Candesha Mills.