Welcome Ashore is a volunteer-led local coalition that gives voice to the people of destinations around the world. With support from Royal Caribbean Group, Welcome Ashore helps local advocates promote smart, community-first solutions that manage tourism responsibly, grow local opportunity and protect what makes this place special. Volunteer leaders guide our work and set our priorities. Every position we take reflects a shared commitment to the long-term well-being of our community and its future.
Our Ambassadors
Elias Farah
Welcome Ashore Mexico Ambassador
Director of Tourism & Economic Development, Cozumel City Council
Cozumel, Mexico
Raúl Enrique Andrade Angulo
Welcome Ashore Mexico Ambassador
President, Association of Hotels and Tourist Services of Central & Southern Quintana Roo
Chetumal, Mexico
Anastasios Konstantaros
Welcome Ashore Greece Ambassador
CEO, Rhodes Tourism Promotion Organization (PROTOUR)
Rhodes, Greece
Ian Dempster
Welcome Ashore Alaska Ambassador
Executive Director, Southeast Alaska Business Alliance
Sitka, Alaska
Pepin R. Argamasilla
Welcome Ashore Bahamas Ambassador
Partner, John Watling’s Distillery
Nassau, Bahamas
Coming soon: Welcome Ashore Bahamas Ambassador blogs