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CARIBAVIA is currently selecting speakers and presentations for its June 10-12, 2025 program.
(until the CARIBAVIA 2025 event takes place, there are
days)
Committed speakers todate:
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ian Lobas is a world-renowned coach, consultant, and keynote speaker, passionately dedicated to guiding leaders through the journey of
personal and professional transformation. Believing firmly that the growth of a business is intrinsically linked to the personal development
of its leaders, Ian's approach combines deep authenticity with strategic business insights to foster sustainable success.
His unique methodology emphasizes measurable, formulaic strategies to help clients break free from self-imposed limitations, allowing them
to unlock and unleash their fullest potential.
This approach not only guides individuals to become their most irreplaceable selves but also ensures they achieve lasting transformation
across all facets of their lives - be it through enhanced clarity, joy, purpose, or balance.
As a serial entrepreneur and seasoned business coach, Ian extends his expertise as a fractional COO, where he excels in diagnosing and
dismantling the breakdowns, bottlenecks, and barriers that hinder business efficiency. His interventions are designed to boost productivity
and profitability by refining systems, processes, and training within organizations.
Ian's commitment to structure, accountability, and precise guidance equips his clients with the tools to live life with alignment, presence,
and power. Whether through personal coaching, speaking engagements, or corporate consultancy, Ian inspires action and drives significant change.
For those ready to elevate their life and leadership, Ian Lobas is the catalyst for turning potential into reality. Reach out to explore how
Ian can transform your approach to leadership and life.
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Hon. Mark Brantley
Nevis
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topic: Inter-island Relations and Airport Development
Hon.Mark Brantley is the Preme Minister of Nevis and Minister of Finance, Statistics, Economic Planning, Education, Library Services,
Human Resources, Industry, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Health, Tourism and Information Technology, Public Utilities and Energy and
Foreign Investments. He entered politics in 2006 as a senator in the Nevis Island Assembly.
Mark Brantley is a lawyer by profession. Having been called to the St. Kitts-Nevis Bar in 1994 he has practiced extensively before the High
Courts and Court of Appeal and has appeared in courts as far as Singapore as an expert witness. He is a member of the Bar in Anguilla,
Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica. He holds Law Degree from the University of the West Indies, the Norman Manley Law School, and the
University of Oxford, UK.
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Hon. Alexis Jeffers
Nevis
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topic: Airport Development
Alexis Jeffers is Special Advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister of Nevis on Investment Matters. Previously he was Deputy Premier.
He has been charged with delivering the airport expansion project. He is the point-person charged by the government to handle that project.
The $20 million expansion plan for the Vance W. Amory International Airport expansion will include new parking facilities for private jets,
the extension of the runway to 5,500 feet (1,676 mtr), installation of a new and improved lighting system, the construction of a fuel farm
and hangar, an enhanced air traffic control tower, a new fire hall, and significant upgrades to the terminal building with expanded
terminal wings to better handle passenger traffic.
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Hon. Melissa D, Gumbs
Philipsburg, St.Maarten
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topic: Aviation Career Options for Young People
Hon. Melissa D. Gumbs is the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport of St. Maarten. She began her political career as a member
of Parliament in February 2020. In this capacity she is responsible for policy, subsidy distribution and the overall management of the
Ministry and its departments and divisions.
Gumbs has a corporate background prior to entering the political arena. She has previously worked in the hospitality, finance and
telecommunications industries, across St. Maarten and the Netherlands, and has used her private sector experience to inform her political
action. She holds a Master of International Business from St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida.
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Hon. Charles Fernandez
Antigua
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topic: Progress In Caribbean Aviation
The Honorable Minister Charles Fenandez of Antigua is the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investments.
Minister Fernandez recently delivered a sterling presentation at Berlin Economic Forum 2025 on Sustainable Investments in Tourism,
emphasizing the pressing need for sustainable investment in tourism, highlighting Antigua and Barbuda's pioneering approach to balancing
economic prosperity with environmental conservation.
Minister Fernandez recently announced that Antigua and Barbuda has recorded a significant surge in private jet traffic, with arrivals doubling
those of commercial flights in 2024, and highlighting the growing dominance of luxury aviation in the country's air traffic.
According to the report, with private jet arrivals consistently outpacing commercial traffic, Antigua and Barbuda is strengthening
its position as a Caribbean hub for luxury aviation. The government continues to explore partnerships with private aviation operators
and expand facilities to meet the needs of this growing market. The government has emphasized streamlined customs and immigration
processes for private travelers, ensuring a seamless experience. Additionally, the planned 2,000-foot expansion of the Barbuda airport
runway will further support the private aviation sector, allowing for larger aircraft to operate flights directly to the sister island.
As the trend continues, Antigua and Barbuda's emphasis on elite tourism and luxury travel could further cement its status as a leading
destination for private aviation in the Caribbean.
In the Minster's portfolio are amongst other:
- Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority & Overseas Tourism Offices
- Antigua and Barbuda Airports Authority
- Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority
- Economic Development & National Economic & Social Council
- New Port (Antigua) Limited
- Antigua Pier Group Ltd.
- FCCA, CHTA, CTO & Yachting
- Small Business Development Center SBDC
- Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute
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Allen Chastanet
Castries
St.Lucia
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topic: Harmonizing Aviation Authorities in the Caribbean
Allen Chastanet is former Prime Minister of St.Lucia, he was Chairman of CARICOM, and also former Minister of Tourism, Aviation, Finance,
Economic Growth and External Affairs of St.Lucia. He is currently Member of Parliament and opposition leader. With his distinguished career,
Chastanet is uniquely positioned to offer insights into the role of airlift, tourism, and aviation as well as offering insights on driving
sustainable economic growth across the Caribbean.
Under his watch as Prime Minister, plans were developed for St.Lucia's Hewannora International Airport transformation, a project that was
poised to elevate Saint Lucia's international status and enhance tourism and trade.
Chastanet is Chairman of Coco Resorts, a 103-room family-owned boutique hotel located in Rodney Bay Village, the heart of Saint Lucia's
entertainment capital.
What also makes him an all-round speaker is that he has a list of wide-ranging positions and significant experience in the field of hospitality and tourism.
" Member of the Saint Lucian Senate
" Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).
" President St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association
" Vice President of sales and marketing worldwide at Air Jamaica
" Vice President sales and marketing at Windjammer Landing 214 room luxury resort and residences in St.Lucia
" Director sales and marketing Island Outpost's eleven boutique hotels in Florida and Jamaica
Allen Chastanet holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics and Political Science from Bishop's University in Quebec and a Master Degree
in Development Banking from the American University in Washington D.C.
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Raéd Alexander Ayyad
Dallas, TX, USA
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topic: The Future of AI in Aviation and Tourism; Transforming the Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the aviation and tourism industries, revolutionizing the way airlines, airports, hotels, and
travel experiences operate. From streamlining airport operations to personalizing tourism experiences, AI is paving the way for a smarter,
more efficient, and highly connected travel ecosystem. Companies that embrace AI are set to lead the future of travel, unlocking new
efficiencies and enhanced user experiences.
Raéd is Chairman and President at the Connexxen consulting company. With over 20 years as a Management Consultant & Senior IT Project
Manager, he has a genuine passion for transforming challenges into
opportunities. He was among others Senior IT Project Manager at SouthWest Airlines and Senior Project & Product Manager at the CITI
Bank Group.
He is Chairman of the Texas Pilot Association.
Raéd had the privilege of working with clients ranging from the U.S. Department of Defense, State Department, the UAE government,
Fortune 500s, to NPOs. He thrives on bridging the gap between business needs & IT solutions.
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Nicole Bass
St.Kitts
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topic: Five Star Fixed Base Operations (FBO)
Nicole Bass is General Manager of the KAYAN FBO at airport St.Kitts.
The five-star KAYAN private air terminal offers a unique take on the modern luxury airport lounge with a stylish blend of local and
contemporary decor. The exclusive, state-of-the-art terminal is available to passengers of private
jet as well as commercial airline jets.
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Martin Copeland
London, UK
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topic: Air Service Development, Strategic Planning, and Airline Business Case Development in the Caribbean
Martin Copeland is President of IKEW at Burlington UK Ltd, which is a consulting company based in London England, specializing in aviation
and tourism support services.
"Air services to the Caribbean are essential for the economic wellbeing of the islands. How do airlines decide on where they will fly, what will
be their optimal flight frequency, which type of aircraft should they operate, what time of the day for the flights, what level of seasonal service?
How does hub airport connectivity fit into the equation?
My island has the same number and quality of attractions as well as business activity as another island, that has air services that I don't have.
Why is this?
Learn in Martin's session, what drives these decisions, what is included in the decision-making process and how you might approach the issue with
airlines
Martin is an economist by education and former employee of two international airlines, one airport of over
16 million annual passengers, Transport Canada and an international consulting company. In 2009 he moved to London where he established
IKEW at Burlington UK Ltd providing strategic support services for airports, airlines and tourism organizations throughout the world including
many clients in the Caribbean. The latter has included the Princess Juliana International Airport Authority (SXM Airport), the St. Maarten
Hospitality & Trade Association, WINAIR, Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Surinam Airways, BVI Tourism Board,
BVI Airport Authority, Grenada Airports Authority and Guyana Tourism.
Martin's work in the Caribbean has included projects covering the following subjects:
- Air service development proposals & business cases for airlines
- Strategic business plans
- Air access studies
- Airfare analysis
- Visitor arrivals forecasting
- Startup airline business plans
- Marketing plans
- Route analysis for airlines
- Financial analysis
- Airport Retail and Food & Beverage strategies
- Survey research questionnaire design
- Statistical analysis for Annual, Quarterly & Monthly reports
- Airport Hub analysis & strategies
- US Preclearance feasibility study
- Airport fee analysis
- Airport Quick scan
In his work within the Caribbean his scope of any
analysis has gone beyond the clients he has been working for because of the interdependency of islands throughout the Caribbean.
His work with two international airlines involved airfare strategies, Asia & South America product marketing management, strategic planning,
code-sharing strategizing & negotiations, commercial agreements and tourism marketing budget negotiations with a federal government.
With the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR) he was responsible for marketing the airport to international airlines and was
successful in increasing the number of non-stop air routes between Vancouver and USA cities from 7 to 22 through his participation with
the government of Canada in negotiations with the USA. He also directed development of a 20-minute multimedia presentation on why YVR was a
better airport Hub than San Francisco or Los Angeles for travel between the USA and Asia. In this project he worked with American Airlines
staff in presenting this interactive video to travel agents and the trade throughout Eastern USA and Asia.
In the past he has been a speaker at the "State of The Tourism Industry Conference" of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Martin is a
Canadian citizen, born in metropolitan Vancouver and received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.
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Kathryn B. Creedy
Melbourne, FL, USA
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topic: Aviation Career Options for Young People
Kathryn Creedy is editor of Future Aviation/Aerospace Workforce News and an Aviation/Aerospace Education Advocate.
Her motto: "Knowledge advances through the clash of ideas; the contrarian is often the herald of a new insight. Indeed, you learn more
from those who criticize you than all those who pat you on the back combined."
Kathryn is a veteran aviation journalist and author who has a solid track record of identifying voids in aviation coverage and moving to
fill them. She began her aviation career creating Commuter/Regional Airline News to cover the intense activity of the post-deregulation
regional airline industry, building it to become the bible of the regional airline industry. Creedy has also developed and edited several
other aviation publications.
She has covered aviation workforce issues since 2013 and continued to write extensively on workforce challenges including diversity,
work rule issues, aviation maintenance technicians and pilots. Her byline has appeared in Forbes Online and CNN on these issues and in
numerous other publications including Aviation for Women, BBC Capital, Air & Space, Leeham News & Analysis, Aviation for Girls, AFAR.com,
Flightglobal, Business Travel Executive, Los Angeles Times, Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Tech Review, Transportation Security International,
The Points Guy, Flyer Talk and Runway Girl Network.
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Jorge Hernandez
San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
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topic: San Juan International Airport
Jorge Hernandez, CPA, is the CEO at San Juan International Airport and President at Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC.
He leads the largest US airport public-private partnership transaction, related to the 40-year lease for the Luis Munoz Marin International
Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has been part of the executive management team overseeing all aspects of the airport's operations,
administration, finance, compliance, security, commercial, planning, IT, and sustainability.
In 2023, the airport handled a record total number of 12,197,553 passengers. JetBlue is the largest carrier in San Juan, with 51 daily flights
on an average day. It is an operating base for Frontier Airlines.
With over 25 years of international and domestic experience in finance and executive management, Jorge has demonstrated expertise of turning
high-performance entities, managing private equity-backed transactions, and leading troubled re-organizations and acquisition-related
restructurings.
Mr. Hernandez holds an MBA from Georgetown University, an EMBA from ESADE Business & Law School, a BA from the University of Puerto Rico,
and a Global Management Program Certificate from INCAE Business School. He is a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA").
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, he is passionate about creating value and impact through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
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Alexander Harris-Hertel
New York, NY, USA
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topic: JetBlue Airways route planning
Alexander Harris-Hertel is the Director, Route Planning at JetBlue Airways.
JetBlue Airways is a major contender in the Caribbean with several thousand flights each month. The airline connects the region from
destinations along the East Coast, including its mainstay in New York. JetBlue's 5 top routes are Orlando-San Juan, Puerto Rico (359 flights),
New York-Santiago Dominican Repulic (322), New York-San Juan, Puerto Rico (297), New York-Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (268),
Fort Lauderdale-San Juan, Puerto Rico (239). The airline connects with 19 Caribbean destinations
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Duncan van Heyningen
Great Bay, St.Maarten
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topic: Airspace Capacity Challenge and Peak Period Air Traffic Management.
Duncan van Heyningen is Manager of Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training & Development at Princess Juliana International Airport.
He is an experienced Air Traffic Control/Aviation Specialist with more than three decades of expertise in various roles spanning from
AIS/Flight Information Officer, Procedural Air Traffic Control, Surveillance Air Traffic Control, Supervision/Coaching, Instructing/Teaching
to Management.
Duncan has a proven track record of maintaining the SMCAA (St Maarten Civil Aviation Authority) certification for approved Training
Organization (ATO). He is a qualified On-The-Job Training Instructor, Classroom Instructor, and an Examiner and is proficient in instruction
of Basic ATC Course, Procedural Refresher Course, Surveillance Refresher Course, and more. He possesses extensive knowledge in aviation,
emergency management, and incident/accident investigation.
His recent certifications: ICAO Trainair Plus; PBN for ATCOs, TMC, TDC and TIC part 1 & 2.
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Capt. Alicia Hackshaw
Trinidad & Tobego
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topic: The Importance of Aviation Investment in the Caribbean to Foster Economic Growth and Development
Alicia Hackshaw is a Member Board of Directors of the Trinidad and Tobago Investment Promotion Agency (TTTIPA) and Flight Operations
Inspector at the Trinidad & Tobago Civil Aviation Authority. Alicia is Executive Director at Aeroman Aviation Consultants. She was a
Board Member of InvesTT Trinidad and Tobago. She was a helicopter Chief Pilot for amongst other the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard and
an Offshore Senior Helicopter Captain at Bristow Helicopters.
Alicia is an experienced aviation professional with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry. Skilled in
Operations Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Airports, Airworthiness, and Commercial Aviation. Strong operations professional with a
Master's Degree focused in Business Administration and Management from Unversity of Liverpool.
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Dr. Dorin Ivasco
Bucharest, Romania
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topic: Exploration and Realization of Aviation Business Opportunities
In the media he was called an "airline tycoon" and Mr. Fixit. Others consider him to be a kind of guru in Romania's aviation industry.
Ivasco: "Nonsense, I'm a more down-to-earth person than most people think. Believe me that I have a heart in the right place. I'm a proud
Romanian with a vision and have the background and experience to determine what is right and good for the national aviation interests a
nd how it fits in with international developments."
He is the founder/owner of Romanian Airport Services - RAS (480 staff) which handles ground services at most Romanian airports and owns an
FBO. RAS also owns Tuzla Airport (LRTZ). From this airport the company provides aerochemical services for agriculture, aerial surveillance
and advertising, air taxi, air ambulance, recreational flights, and organizes courses for obtaining a private pilot's license (PPL) and
parachuting courses. Offshore flights to the Black Sea operate almost daily from Tuzla Airport serving offshore oil drilling platforms
and vessels. Offshore medical evacuation 24/7.
RAS at Tuzla airport also owns a flight school offering courses for obtaining the licenses: PPL - Private Pilot License CPL - Commercial
Pilot License and ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot License and also CPL (H). It has two flight simulators and 8 instructors. Tuzla Airport
also operates a "sea survival" school that organizes courses such as: Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET).
Actually RAS has with several divisions : a professional GSA company representing several airlines in Romania, a pilotshop, an IATA
authorized training center, a procedure design division, as well as RAS Technic srl - a 145 licensed maintenance organisation that
is present at 6 Romanian Airports.
These are just some of Dorin Ivascu's businesses activities. He has a Ph.D. degree and lectures on "airline management "at the Polytechnic
University Bucharest as well as "Logistics" at the Academy of Economic Sciences. He graduated in International Economic Relations (Foreign
Trade) from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest.
He is President of the Romanian Association of Private Operators in Aviation. He was the TAROM (national airline) Director at their
offices in Libya, Singapore, London and New York. He was Chief of the International Relations Division at the Civil Aviation Department
of the Romanian government. He was Director General of LAR - Romanian Air Lines. He was Director of LARTOURS (travel agency). Dorin Ivascu
began his career 50 years ago as a tourist guide at the Youth Tourism Bureau, the former state tourism structure that operated during the
Romanian communist regime.
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Regina LaBega
St.Maarten
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topic: Air Service Development, Strategic Planning, and Airline Business Case Development in the Caribbean
Regina until her recent retirement, has been a pillar of the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications of the
St.Maarten government, where she has served as Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor.
Prior to that, she was CEO of Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM-Airport). During her tenure at the helm, the airport handled
record breaking numbers of passengers, and the airport received several international awards for Quality and Excellence of its services,
Best Practices as well as Leadership in Image & Quality and the Routes Americas Airport Award. LaBega went on to become one of the most
successful managing directors of SXM Airport between 2011 and 2016.
Before that, she was Director of Tourism at the St.Maarten Tourism Bureau, and Marketing Director of the Island Government of St. Maarten.
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Phoebe Martin
San Jose,CA, USA
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topic: ARCHER Midnight
Phoebe Martin is a Business Operations Associate at ARCHER Aviation. ARCHER Aviation will be looking for serious partners in the Caribbean.
ARCHER Aviation Inc. is a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Its eVTOL aircraft is designed to allow airline
operators to transport people in and around cities in an air taxi service and are claimed to have a range of up to 100 miles (160 km) at speeds
of up to 150 miles per hour (240 km/h).
United Airlines is its first major corporate partner, having ordered two hundred Archer electric aircraft. Southwest Airlines has signed an MOU
with Archer Aviation To develop operational concepts for air taxi network.
ARCHER is currently building a 350,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, capable of producing up to 650 aircraft per year.
The goal of Archer's aircraft is to offer a safe, low-noise, cost-competitive transportation option with no direct emissions. The Archer
aircraft is designed to transform urban travel, replacing 60-to-90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-to-20-minute electric air taxi
flights. No roads connecting the Caribbean islands, but efficient air transportation is top-priority.
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Wissam Mehyou
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
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topic: Establishing an International Aviation Academy in the Caribbean
Wissam Mehyou embodies the spirit of an entrepreneur, aviator, and investor. He is the CEO at the Mehyou Group which holds stakes in multiple
businesses in various sectors around the globe. Wissam heads the business development of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise which is an
innovative multinational aviation conglomerate aiming to revolutionize and transform the aviation sector. It has established and developed
flight academies in the Middle East and is associated with the Airways Aviation Group of aviation academies.
The Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise holding is exploring the possibility of establishing an aviation academy of higher learning in
the Caribbean.
Wissam holds an MBA degree from Oxford University, UK and a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautics/Avition/Aerospace Science and Technology of the
University of Balamand, Lebanon. He has an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) as wel as two Commerrcial Pilot Licenses (CPL)
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Ir. Damien Richardson
Great Bay, St Maarten
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topic: Vertiports for Caribbean eVTOL and connecting 3 neighboring islands with eVTOL aircraft
Ir. Damien Richardson is well-versed in the foundational principles of architecture. His creative vision, his commitment to excellence
and his multifaceted skills makes him the most valued and desired expert architect for any kind of design project.
Damien has done several studies on passenger drones and the needed vertiports. He has designed vertiports especially for the Caribbean
environment and circumstances. He has a distinct interest in drones and their relationship with logistics and build environment. He has
done a research study on emergency escape pods with drones from high-rise buildings at the aerospace department at the Technical University
Delft in preparation for dealing with developing high-rise buildings in Dubai.
Damien Richardson is a graduate of TU Delft School of Architecture with a Master of Science degree with honors in Architectural
Design with a project called 'VASSO - composition of main ports with a focus on global logistics, regional planning and space tourism.
He was involved in multiple international architectural senior prize-winning competitions.
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Francesco Sferra
Napels, Italy
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topic: TECNAM P2012 STOL aircraft
Francesco Sferra is Global Sales and Development Manager of the P2012 STOL aircraft series at the Italian aircraft manufacturer Costruzioni
Aeronautiche TECNAM S.p.A. He is a Cat.1 Experimental Test Pilot, Demo Pilot and Instructor Pilot.
At CARIBAVIA there will be a TECNAM P2012 STOL aircraft on static display at St.Barth airport.
Francesco was Aeronautical Navigation Professor at the Aeronautical Institute Locatelli. He holds a Master's Degree, Educational
Leadership and Administration of the University of Florence and a Master's Degree in Political Science of the University of Naples
In the Italian Air Force, he was Experimental Test Pilot Cat1, Test Pilot Instructor, and Fighter Pilot.
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Julio Siu
Mexico City, Mexico
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topic: ICAO
Julio Siu is the Deputy Director at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) Office of ICAO.
The NACC Regional Office is accredited to, and is responsible for, working very closely with a diverse mix of 22 Contracting States
and 19 Territories. This results in very challenging aeronautical issues that require a global perspective.
With CARIBAVIA's diverse audience, ICAO guidelines on matters such as passenger taxes, open sky and cabotage, may be discussed.
The ICAO NACC is firmly committed to the success of the regional and global aviation goals of each of our member States and their representative
agencies, regional mechanisms, and government and non-government organizations.
Julio Siu is an experienced Leader in Aviation Management and Engineering with more than 20 years' experience in the
aviation industry/ aviation authority/ aviation service provider and other aviation fields.
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Umberto Vallino
Cannes, France
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topic: Private Aviation Connection Between the Caribbean and the High-End Source Market French Riviera
In the media he was described as being "An icon in the aeronautical community, particularly among Schedulers and Dispatchers". Umberto knows
all the ins and outs of international business and private aviation development, as well as business airport development.
Umberto Vallino was the Marketing & Business Development Manager at Groupe Aeroports de la Cote d'Azur (airports Nice, Cannes, and St.Tropez) for a period of 25 years.
Umberto was a lecturer in the topics 'Aviation Planning and Management' and 'Airport Design' at the SKEMA Business School at its Sophia Antipolis
campus in France. SKEMA is a global research and higher education institution that trains talents who are committed to transforming the world
through a sustainable approach. He started his aeronautical career in Cannes-Mandelieu airport in 1988, first as an Operations agent and then
as a Flight Dispatcher. He later became Operations manager at Air Cannes International before returning to Cannes-Mandelieu Airport.
Mr. Vallino is a graduate of the Universita degli Studi di Torino (University of Turin). He is fluent in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
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Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace
Nassau, Bahamas
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topic: Friendly Skies; Liberalizing Airlift in the Caribbean
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace's experience as Minister of Tourism of The Bahamas, as Director-General of Bahamas Tourism and Aviation, as Secretary General &
CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, and as co-president of Resorts International, then the largest private company in The Bahamas,
has made him an ideal advisor to private companies and governments in the tourism and hospitality arena. He has been an avid architect of
programs that ensure robust public-private sector coordination and brings a tested perspective to the growth and development of businesses
and destinations that rely on hospitality for their profitability and their economies. His tenure covered the best performing years in
Bahamas tourism by all measures including the lowest level of unemployment in the history of an independent Bahamas.
He is a graduate of Harvard University (BA, cum laude) and the University of Miami (MBA) from which he graduated at the top of his class.
Awards include being named one of the 50 most influential people in Caribbean Tourism in the past 50 years, selected by Fast Company
magazine as one of the Fast 50 global champions of innovation, selected as Person of the Year for the Caribbean by Travel Agent magazine
named as one of the most extraordinary minds in Hospitality & Travel by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) and being
recognized for Lifetime Achievement by both HSMAI and the Association of Travel Marketing Executives International (ATME). In 2009, he
was included in Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday Honours List and awarded a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire)
for his contributions to Tourism. More recently, he was selected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA).
People who worked with him in the past described him as "an erudite, results-oriented and well-read individual with a passion for performance and
modernization. A natural leader, he readily embraced technology, statistics and a clarity of vision to inspire colleagues at CTO to strive for
excellence. His knowledge of tourism marketing is encyclopedic and exemplary but he never lost the common touch and always looked out for rank and
file staff."
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Leslie Yip Boucher-Harris
Toronto, Canada
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topic: Canadian-Chinese Tourism Source Market
Leslie Yip is a media and marketing professional with immersive content creation experience and business development track record,
specializing in bridging between international/Canadian brands and Asian-Canadians.
Leslie Yip is an expert in multicultural marketing consultation and strategic planning targeting Chinese-Canadians. She specializes in
luxury brands, travel and F&B, while her team is responsible for pivoting our group from traditional media sales to a full-service
solution-based marketing company, helping mainstream marketers reach Chinese-Canadians. Leslie's team works with direct clients and
agencies to get a deep understanding of client objectives, and then help craft relevant, comprehensive and impactful campaigns. The
team covers retail marketing, telecommunications, automobile, consumer goods and real estate developments and help design 360-degree
solutions spanning digital, experiential, social and traditional.
Canadians who identify themselves as being of Chinese ethnic origin make up about 5.1% of the Canadian population, or about 1.77 million
people according to census information.Most Canadians of Chinese descent are concentrated within the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia.
Leslie is Vice President Business Solutions of the Sing Tao Media Group Canada. She is Associate Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, EliteGen magazine,
Canada's first and only Chinese and English bilingual ultra-luxury monthly magazine.
"If it's about luxury lifestyle, it's in EliteGen. From beauty, fashion and design, each issue covers the latest from European designer
runway collections to jewelry and watches. We keep the elite generation of Chinese Canadians connected to luxury brands. Every issue also
features: TRENDY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS, Prestigious supercars, Interior design/architecture, Restaurants for foodies, Entertainment and
events coverage."
She has 25+ years of immersive experience in media and marketing.
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Enriqueta Zambonini
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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topic: Unlocking the Potential of Latin America & the Caribbean
Enriqueta Zambonini is an airline pilot for Aerolineas Argentinas, she is an air accident investigator, and founder of an aviation consultancy.
She is deeply committed to the development of the aviation sector in our Caribbean region, and actively participates in international events
that foster connection, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the industry.
She is genuinely interested in attending CARIBAVIA as she believes it is a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, build alliances,
and continue promoting the vision of Latin America.
Enriqueta Zambonini comes from a family in the aeronautical industry and grew up with her father, an engineer at Aerolineas Argentinas.
"One day I walked into the cockpit and said, 'I want this to be my office'. Years later, she started her career. Her first job was flying
private planes: "I went to the United States to find one for a client here and I started doing that until I kept flying the last one I
brought until I had enough hours to apply to be a commercial airline pilot." She will participate in Girls in Aviation Day on St.Barth;
the day after the conference. "If there are women who have paved the way, it's good to move forward and think about what we can do to
make equality a practical matter," according to Enriqueta.
nriqueta is a First Class Commercial Pilot (ICAO/FAA)- ICAO. She is also Vice President of the Latin America Society of Air Safety
Investigators (LASASI) and member of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, New Zealand (TAIC). She is Aerospace English Teacher.
She holds University and College Degrees in Aerospace Psychology, Risk and Operations Management, Humanities and Social Sciences and Psychology.
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