MOTIA honours US Film and Tourism Industry Leaders

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon. I. Chester Cooper presented special award to award-winning Producer Will Packer.  Pictured at right is Heather Packer.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Investments and Aviation hosted a film awards and reception in Atlanta for the last leg of the Global Sales Missions in North America on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper addressed the event. Also present was Director General Latia Duncombe and other tourism officials.

The event brought together key film and tourism industry leaders, partners and local and international media to honour The Bahamas’ longstanding on-screen legacy. The night culminated with special awards being presented to friends of The Bahamas who are trailblazing film and production in the Atlanta market. The individuals honored included award winning producer Will Packer, actor and musician Tyrese Gibson, and former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed for their partnership and support of the Islands of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Film Commission.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon. I. Chester Cooper addressing the Ministry’s film awards and reception in Atlanta for the last leg of the Global Sales Missions in North America on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Senator the Hon. Randy Rolle, Global Relations Consultant, Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation presented a special award to former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.  Looking on is Chrystal Bethel, Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
Latia Duncombe, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation presented a special award to American actor and musician Tyrese Gibson.