The rise of travel and tourism has shown significant resilience globally. Despite slow economic growth in advanced economies and geopolitical tensions in some regions, the T&T sector still accounts for a large part of the global economy (estimated to be approximately 9% of global GDP or US$ 7 trillion) and employment, while the number of international travelers continues to increase. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the T&T sector is forecast to continue growing at 4% annually—faster than financial services, transport and manufacturing.With that in mind, David M.Rice founded Sunbury International. Sunbury provides the full spectrum of strategic planning, airline and cruise industry opportunities and access to decision makers, regional and local governments and global tourism organizations, hospitality compliance and regulatory procedures, culinary events and cultural partnerships as well as entertainment and sporting events.Our clients will be able to take advantage of our experience and strategically position themselves to attract their respective interest and stated goals. David has an extensive and proven background creating and maintaining partnerships in both the private and public sectors and because of his thirty years of multi-faceted tourism and hospitality experience, is able to listen intently, learn quickly and provide long-term solutions.Built practice, credibility, value and offerings through creative and provocative new solutions and methodologies and groundbreaking intellectual capital that opened the doors to new engagements and partnerships.THE SUNBURY PHILOPSPHYTo be intently aware of the cultural, regional and socioeconomic differences of each client.Always provide respectful, individual and respectful attention to each client.Respect the brand and preserve confidentiality.Listen, learn and solveProvide a service that exceeds industry standards and be the best value for the customer.

Responsible for managing the strategic plan and initiatives of the company, guest surveys and communication, business development, premier vacation ownership, and public relations. Also responsible for monitoring all owner surveys and mystery shopping reports and directly responsible for the regulatory oversight and compliance of Sales and Marketing.Directly reporting to the President and CEO and providing assessments of various departments as needed.

• Leading the BTA as the primary tourism marketing agency for Barbados.• Driving and implementing sustainable strategies to increase value of tourism to Barbados.• Providing leadership to Barbados tourism industry and ensuring financial management and governance.• Advise Government on tourism related issues as required and define strategies.• Responsible for developing sustainable economic growth from key international markets.• Providing advice to Board of Directors on policy issues, plans and progress and to the Government.

• Directed the operations and activities for 4 resorts: Southern California, Missouri and Mexico including pre-opening operational forecast and implementation.• Developed annual Resort Group and resort specific strategic and tactical plans.• Managed means, methods and plans to consistently improve guest and owner service levels and product quality for all guests.• Accounting and General Managers of all properties and VOA's reported and worked closely on VOA budgets and business plans, consistent with strategic objectives and owner profitability expectations.• Ensure successful completion of capital projects.• Continuously improved resort operating income through both top-line and bottom-line growth.• Worked closely with sales and marketing leadership to grow revenues while building strong, well-defined, superbly communicated brands.

• Directed the operations and activities for 28 resorts throughout the United States and Caribbean. • Oversaw the HOA and Developers Budgets.• Established standards and procedures implemented and managed for all domestic and Caribbean properties.• Managed all Marketing, Sales and Customer Service Operations for Florida and Caribbean locations.

• Responsible for all operational aspects of three multi-purpose resorts including two reverse osmosis plants, a central laundry facility and a network transportation shuttle service.• Provided positive changes, growth and implementation to the Accounting, Front Office, MIS and Reservations Departments.• Researched, planned, organized and implemented upgrades for both the Property Management and Sales/ Marketing information technology systems.• Instrumental in maintaining IDC benefits for all three resorts by establishing dialogue with Territorial Agencies.