Renowned Figure in Caribbean Tourism Joins ADHT Conference

Bahamian Minister of Tourism and former head of the Caribbean Tourism Organization Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace delivered the opening plenary address at the Fourth International African Diaspora Heritage Trail (ADHT) Conference in Bermuda on July 27th, the Premier announced Sunday, July 20. The conference kicked off on July 26 and will end on July 30 at the Fairmont Southampton Princess.

“I was disappointed to hear the Prime Minister couldn’t join us, but what a stellar replacement we’ve found. Minister Vanderpool-Wallace understands Tourism and the African Diaspora like few others. I expect his addition will generate new excitement for this event”, Bermuda’s Premier and Minister of Tourism and Transport, Dr. Ewart F. Brown, said.

The African Diaspora Heritage Trail is the brainchild of Bermuda’s former Minister of Tourism David Allen. Under the leadership of Premier Brown the ADHT Bermuda Trail was officially branded and designated a UNESCO Slave Route Project. Mr. Vanderpool-Wallace’s home country of Bahamas was the second country to brand an official Trail and was the host of last year’s ADHT Conference.

The ADHT concept was founded to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of people of the African Diaspora.