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Paul Foster, Barbados tourism pioneer, passes away.
A leading figure in the Barbadian tourism industry has died.
Paul Foster, founding partner of the travel agency Foster & Ince, died this morning. He was in his early nineties.
Friends and loved ones have been offering their condolences on social media to the family of a man being remembered as a visionary and champion of tourism and heritage, who made a sterling contribution to the development of Barbados in the post-Independence period.
First Vice President of the Barbados National Trust, John Webster, in paying tribute to him said: "His contributions to the advancement of the Barbados National Trust (BNT) in its earlier years are immeasurable and we are fortunate to have had his leadership during the years he served. He was also a great photographer and documented many of the activities of the BNT and life in Barbados."
Prior to venturing out into his own business, Foster was the manager of the Barbados Tourist Board '96 the predecessor to the Barbados Tourism Authority and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. '96 and a past President, Executive Director and Council member of the Barbados National Trust.
He was also one of three founders of the Rotary Club of Barbados; as well as founder and first president of the Barbados Jaycees and national president of the West Indies Jaycees. He was also a former captain of the Barbados Water Polo team.
In previous media interviews, Foster noted that his main focus at the Barbados Tourism Board was to encourage cruise ships to visit Barbados and to promote Barbados as a summer destination.
Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards in recognition of his public service and contribution to tourism, including the Gold Crown of Merit in 1985. |
