Tourism Authority Chairman Resigns Amid Allegations of Misconduct

José Arunasalom has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Tourism Authority following a wave of internal complaints and intense parliamentary scrutiny.

Mr Arunasalom submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, 24 March, marking the end of a turbulent tenure defined by mounting tension between the leadership and staff.

His departure follows a formal revocation of his appointment on 27 February, a move executed in strict accordance with the law.

Escalating Internal Conflict

The resignation coincides with a fresh series of grievances filed against Mr Arunasalom by employees of the institution.

These new allegations were recently submitted to the Labour Office, adding to an existing climate of industrial unrest.

The crisis reached a boiling point in Parliament last Tuesday during a session where the Chairman’s conduct was called into question.

Richard Duval, the Minister of Tourism, delivered a scathing critique of Mr Arunasalom’s management style, citing:

• Multiple staff complaints regarding internal conduct.
• Unilateral decision-making performed without the consultation or approval of the Board of Directors.

Legal and Administrative Fallout

While the initial revocation occurred late last month, the pressure on Mr Arunasalom intensified following a parliamentary question last week, which further highlighted the administrative failings at the Authority.

Attempts were made to contact Mr Arunasalom to obtain his version of events and a response to the allegations; however, these efforts were unsuccessful at the time of publication.

Source: Defi Media