Having recorded several notable achievements over the past year, the Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association (SLHTA) intends to remain robust and buoyant in 2023.

In 2022, the SLHTA made some very ground-breaking and noteworthy achievements, including supporting policy that led to the launch of the Community Tourism Agency (CTA), and collaborating with Citizens for Peace and Prosperity and other key stakeholders on matters relating to crime and security.

“The SLHTA is very pleased with the level of engagement with the Ministry of Tourism and the St. Lucia Tourism Authority on a wide range of crucial discussions on issues directly affecting our tourism industry. Together we worked assiduously on the draft Tourism Development Bill and matters relating to the sector’s reopening. Additionally, there was the introduction of Kabawe Krawl, deliberations on the Collection de Pépites and the launch of the Inaugural Saint Lucia Tourism Awards, The Gimies. These initiatives are a testament to what can be achieved when we work together,” said Senator Noorani Azeez, SLHTA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

“Over the past year,” Senator Azeez said, “the SLHTA also continued its push for the human resource development of its members, and created opportunities for at-risk and unemployed youth by introducing them to careers and entrepreneurial opportunities in the tourism industry. November 2022 was a historic month for the SLHTA: for the…