William “Billy” Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board

Breaking Travel News - Oct 9, 2026

William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Allied Board, leading a five-member team that brings experience in destination marketing, workforce development, cruise operations and travel technology to the organization’s regional tourism agenda. Griffith, managing director of WCG Consulting Ltd., joins returning board member Danny Cohanpour, founder and CEO of Trove Tourism Development Advisors, for the 2026-2028 term.

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