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
Maritime Tourism Development Consultant | CEO BoatsAdvisor Hub&Events
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
