Patrice Minors, the newly-installed Minister of Business Development and Tourism, met with top hoteliers yesterday. In a press statement released afterwards, she called the meeting "productive" and that a "myriad of issues" were discussed.

When asked about her new post, she said: "The pillar of tourism is a critical one, and I am very excited for this opportunity. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the staff of the Ministry and to the industry partners for their warm welcome," she said.