Women in Tourism Retreat Returns for Second Year with Western Air CEO Rexy Rolle as Keynote Speaker  

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – November 12th, 2026: Women making their mark across the tourism industry will once again have an opportunity to connect, share experiences and celebrate their achievements as Women in Tourism Caribbean returns for its second year, featuring Bahamian aviation executive and attorney Rexy Rolle as keynote speaker.

The event, scheduled for November 12th to 15th at the Shore Club, brings together women from across the tourism sector for an occasion focused on building regional sisterhood, mentorship leadership, and the contributions women continue to make to one of the Caribbean’s most important industries.

Rolle serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel of Western Air, the largest privately owned airline in The Bahamas. An Andros native from North Mastic Point, she has played a significant role in the airline’s growth, helping to expand its fleet and route network, develop new business opportunities and introduce services designed around the needs of its passengers.

Her keynote address will be on the topic: “Behind the Lipstick”.

“Miss Rolle’s participation as keynote speaker adds a youthful dimension to the second annual Women in Tourism event, creating an opportunity for attendees to hear from a young Caribbean woman who has helped steer a growing aviation enterprise while balancing the demands of business leadership, professional practice and community engagement. One of the aims of Women in Tourism is to inspire the next generation of to evolve the tourism industry and I know Miss Rolle will certainly provide that inspiration,” said Mrs. Stacy Cox, founder of Women in Tourism Caribbean.

Mrs. Cox started Women in Tourism Caribbean in 2019 as a digital initiative we than 14,000 followers to bring awareness to and honour women driving the tourism sector across the Caribbean from housekeeping to the C-suite. In 2025, she decided to take a step further in developing Women in Tourism as a weekend retreat.

The first year saw a wide cross-section of women from the Caribbean and diaspora flying to the Turks and Caicos Islands to celebrate each other, network and create a safe space to share their challenges, vulnerabilities and achievements.

“As women continue to shape tourism through entrepreneurship, management, aviation, hospitality, marketing and destination development, Women in Tourism Caribbean provides a space to recognise their contributions and encourage the next generation of female leaders. I am excited about our second year and even more excited to take Women in Tourism to another island in 2027,” said Mrs. Cox.

Panel discussions for Women in Tourism Caribbean 2026 will centre around the following themes: “Caribbean Isms” and “Rooted Yet Adaptable”.

Speakers include: Brittany Braithwaite (Barbados), Phoebe Pereira (Trinidad), Charmaine Gibbs (Grenada), Stacey Liburd (Anguilla), Sheba Wilson (Turks and Caicos), and Rose Anne DeFrieitas (US Virgin Islands).

Activities include a boat experience, Spa Day, school visits and an opening reception at Treasure Beach, Beaches Turks and Caicos.