In December 2023, VIP Attractions announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer in response to the imminent departure of the outgoing CEO, Shelly-Ann Fung King, who vacated her position on December 31.

As the parent company overseeing the acclaimed airport lounges, Club Mobay and Club Kingston, situated at Jamaica's two international airports, VIP Attractions introduced Tanya Beckford as the incoming leader.

The company's top executives have publicly expressed their confidence in Beckford's leadership skills and extensive knowledge.

Here are five quick facts about the seasoned professional stepping into this leadership role.

Rich leadership experience spanning 17 years

Tanya Beckford brings a wealth of experience to her new position, with an impressive 17-year career.

Her professional journey includes various roles at Digicel, where she served as the chief executive officer.

During her tenure, she led initiatives focusing on operations, sales, and customer care management.




Senior management background in the business process outsourcing industry

With over two decades of Senior Management experience, Tanya's expertise is evident in her six-year stint in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Over this period, she directly managed teams exceeding 2,000 employees.

Her direct client relationship management extended across diverse industries, including retail, finance, hospitality, telecoms, and insurance in the North American and European markets.

Foundation team member at Digicel Jamaica

VIP Attractions' executive chairman David Hall expressed confidence in Tanya's capabilities, citing their past collaboration at Digicel.

He remarked, "As one of the foundation team members at Digicel who I had the opportunity to work closely with, we are confident that Tanya can guide this company into the future.

I can think of no one better than Tanya Beckford to lead VIP Attractions Limited."

Tanya's vision for the future of VIP Attractions

Tanya Beckford, expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, stated, "I am very excited about joining such a competent team.

VIP Attractions Limited has been very successful in creating a memorable experience for visitors to the destination from the beginning to the end.

I am certainly looking forward to developing the company further with the industry stakeholders, our valued clients, and team members in mind."

Assumed office January 2024

Tanya Beckford officially assumed her responsibilities as CEO of VIP Attractions Limited on January 1, 2024.

As the company embarks on this new chapter, stakeholders eagerly anticipate the positive impact of Tanya's leadership on the continued success and growth of the organization.