The Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC) announced Tuesday the appointment of Ernest M. Littles as President. His responsibilities will include leading the company in its mandate to develop and market Trinidad and Tobago's tourism product and to improve the local tourism sector. "I am thrilled by this opportunity and proud to be the latest addition to Trinidad and Tobago's tourism family. I am looking forward to contributing to the ongoing sustainable development and expansion of this country's tourism industry," Littles said in a written statement.

With more than 25 years of service in executive management leadership positions, Littles has been involved in Trinidad and Tobago's tourism sector at the executive level since 2003. Additionally, he is a past president of the Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association (THRTA), where he served from 2004 to 2006. Visit http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com (JP)