Aïda Weinum

Aïda Weinum, Director of Tourism, Saint-Martin

Aïda Weinum’s journey in tourism began at 16 with a summer job at the Saint Martin Tourist Office. Born in Guadeloupe to a Saint Martiner father and a Guadeloupean mother, she grew up on the island and initially aspired to be a midwife or an educator. However, her early exposure to tourism set her on a different path.

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11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Oct 8 Thurs

Panel: From Roots to Revenue: Food, Culture and the Creative Economy in Caribbean Tourism

Atlantic Conference Center

This panel will examine how Caribbean destinations can translate the region’s food, culture and creativity into stronger tourism value chains and more inclusive economic opportunities. The discussion will connect destination branding and visitor experience with agriculture, local sourcing, culinary tourism, festivals, cultural expression, entrepreneurship and the creative industries.

Panelists will consider how destinations can retain more tourism value locally, strengthen linkages between tourism and producers, support authentic cultural experiences, and create pathways for small businesses and communities to participate more meaningfully in the visitor economy.