Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association - SLHTA

22/03/2025

Engaged in paradise! 🇱🇨 ❤️
Nothing beats saying “yes” in Saint Lucia. 💍

Congratulations to Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam!

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21/03/2025

You need to try Artisan’s new sushi menu! 🍣🤤

The sushi bar is open every day (except Sundays), for both lunch and dinner. Every Friday is Sushi Night featuring a live DJ and great vibes!

📍 Location: Faye Gastronomie, Vieux Fort
📞 Reservations: +1 758 720 1734 / +1 758 731 3098

20/03/2025

The joint debushing and beautification exercise continues today, Thursday! Workers from the Gros Islet Constituency Council are hard at work along the Rodney Bay strip, while fire officers focus on clearing areas near Wee Wisdom Montessori School on the Gros Islet Highway.

This ongoing initiative, led by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and Saint Lucia Fire Service, with support from the SLHTA and partners, is dedicated to creating a safer and more inviting space for residents and visitors alike.

Thank you to Bay Gardens Resorts, Royalton Saint Lucia
and Spinnakers Restaurant & Beach Bar for their generous support in making today’s effort possible!

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐋𝐇𝐓𝐀'𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/jDfvokx/slhtanewsletter

19/03/2025

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the SLHTA facilitated a meeting between Heads of Security from member companies and officials from the ROYAL SAINT LUCIA POLICE FORCE

This engagement provided a platform to discuss key concerns and explore opportunities for collaboration in safeguarding businesses, employees, and guests.

The safety of residents and visitors remains a top priority, and we remain committed to fostering partnerships that enhance security across the industry. Tomorrow, Thursday, the joint debushing and beautification exercise on the Rodney Bay Strip is set to continue, ensuring a cleaner, more welcoming environment for all.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐋𝐇𝐓𝐀'𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/MwG5oYO/newslettersignup

17/03/2025

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬' 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞

If you know Barefoot Holidays, you know Sharon! For over 20 years, she has been an integral part of our journey. Sharon’s journey has been one of growth, dedication, and leadership. She started with secretarial duties and worked her way through almost every department, gaining a deep understanding of the business.

Today, as our Senior Manager of Groups & Events, she is a driving force behind the continuous ex*****on of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events) programs for our International partners.

Sharon is the backbone of our MICE services, ensuring that every detail is executed flawlessly for our International partners. Her sharp attention to detail, strong leadership, and warm personality make her an integral part of our team and a trusted expert in the industry.

She has personally trained numerous team members, particularly our Destination Representatives, instilling in them the importance of exceptional customer service and professionalism. She is a motivator and a true leader.

Beyond the office, Sharon’s heart belongs to her family, music, and faith. She finds joy in singing, self-care, church, and cherishing moments with her two daughters and sisters.

We celebrate Sharon Eugene for her dedication, expertise, and the energy she brings to the industry and Barefoot Holidays DMC St. Lucia.

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17/03/2025

Among those in attendance was Noorani Azeez, CEO of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA), who highlighted pressing concerns affecting the tourism sector—one of the country’s key economic drivers.

Azeez raised significant concerns about ongoing water supply challenges, particularly in the northern part of the island, where many of Saint Lucia’s major hotels and resorts are located. He emphasized that unreliable access to water has not only increased operational costs for hotels—forcing them to truck water—but has also placed a heavy burden on staff members, who struggle with the daily inconvenience of inconsistent water supply.

To continue reading, click here:
https://slhta.com/private-sector-engages-prime-minister-on-policy-recommendations-for-upcoming-budget/

On Thursday, March 17, 2025, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre met with key representatives from Saint Lucia’s private sector to discuss their policy recommendations for the upcoming national budget. […]

13/03/2025

This MOU aims to enhance academic and workforce development in hospitality, tourism, business and management fields through TMU’s Ted Rogers School of Management.

As part of this collaboration, both institutions will facilitate internships and placements at Sandals and Beaches Resorts while developing specialised executive training programmes to further strengthen the skills and expertise of team members.

To continue reading, click here: https://slhta.com/sandals-corporate-university-signs-mou-with-prestigious-toronto-metropolitan-university/

(Sandals Resorts)- The Sandals Corporate University (SCU) has taken a bold and inspiring step in the development of its team members by collaborating with yet another prestigious international institution, Toronto […]

13/03/2025

Celebrating women in tourism & hospitality! 💜✨ SLHTA President Ms. Erwin Louisy was the featured speaker at the recently held Paint & Prosecco Ladies Mixer, sharing insights on accelerating women’s leadership in the industry with the women of Cabot.

Her remarks were well received, sparking great interaction, thoughtful questions and meaningful discussions. It was a powerful afternoon of networking, creativity, and empowerment!

11/03/2025

The SLHTA recently held fruitful discussions with Her Excellency Leiff Escalona, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Saint Lucia, aimed at bolstering collaboration between the two nations, especially in hospitality training, cultural exchanges, and addressing regional airlift challenges. 🇱🇨 🇻🇪

Key among the discussions were internship programs that would see Venezuelan students placed within Saint Lucia’s hospitality industry to fill existing human resource gaps. Both parties also agreed to collaborate closely with technical and vocational institutions across Saint Lucia to enhance workforce readiness and skills development in hospitality services.

𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://slhta.com/slhta-holds-productive-talks-with-venezuelan-embassy/

The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) recently held fruitful discussions with Her Excellency Leiff Escalona, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Saint Lucia, aimed at bolstering […]

10/03/2025

A multifaceted strategy to enhance safety and security on the Rodney Bay strip commenced on Friday, March 7, 2025 with a debushing and beautification exercise.

The activity was held by the ROYAL SAINT LUCIA POLICE FORCE
and the Saint Lucia Fire Service, with support from the SLHTA, its member companies and the Gros Islet Constituency Council. It sought to create a safer and welcoming environment for residents and visitors by removing overgrown vegetation as well as improving visibility in key areas.

Officials will continue to meet in the coming days to roll out more components of the safety and security strategy. A key next step is optimizing the functionality of the Rodney Bay Police Station.

𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://slhta.com/public-and-private-sectors-launch-strategy-to-strengthen-safety-and-security-in-rodney-bay/

(Castries, Saint Lucia – March 10th 2025)- A multifaceted strategy to enhance safety and security on the Rodney Bay strip commenced on Friday, March 7, 2025 with a debushing and […]

08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day from the Board, Management and Staff of the SLHTA!

Today, we celebrate the many incredible women who have shaped our industry and continue to inspire. 🇱🇨💜

07/03/2025

HAPPENING NOW: The ROYAL SAINT LUCIA POLICE FORCE, Saint Lucia Fire Service, Gros Islet Constituency Council, SLHTA and private sector partners are hard at work debushing and beautifying the Rodney Bay Strip—part of wider efforts to enhance security and keep the area safe for all. 🇱🇨

Stay tuned for more details! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/jDfvokx/slhtanewsletter

05/03/2025

Various vacancies exist Artisan_Restaurant_StLucia in Vieux Fort.

Email your application to [email protected]

05/03/2025

Saint Lucia Receives Historic Nominations in 2025 World Travel Awards 🇱🇨🔥

Saint Lucia has achieved a remarkable feat, earning a record-breaking 9 nominations for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards – Caribbean and North America categories.

Following its recent accolades as the Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, Leading Honeymoon Destination, and Best Emerging Culinary City for 2024, the island is now nominated for the following titles:

-Caribbean's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Culinary Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Green Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Luxury Island Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Nature Destination 2025

-Caribbean's Leading Wedding Destination 2025

Voting is open until March 31: https://worldtravelawards.com/vote-r6

04/03/2025

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬’ 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 ✨

Alicia Calvin has been a dedicated member of Bay Gardens Resorts
for over 16 years, currently thriving as an Operations Manager while also assisting in the Events Department.

Her journey began as a receptionist at Bay Gardens Inn, where she honed her skills and commitment to exceptional service. After two years of hard work and determination, Alicia was promoted to Front Office Supervisor, where she led the front desk team in delivering professional and diligent service. Her collaborative spirit and team-oriented approach paved the way for further successes, eventually culminating in her role as Duty Manager. This position allowed her to engage with various departments, deepening her passion for operations and leading to her promotion to Operations Manager.

Throughout her career, Alicia’s exemplary performance has not gone unnoticed. She has received multiple accolades, including Most Outstanding Employee, Supervisor of the Quarter, Supervisor of the Year, Manager of the Quarter, Manager of the Year, and the Rising Star award.

Outside of her professional commitments, Alicia enjoys unwinding by watching movies, taking long drives, reading, and cherishing quality time with her family. Her multifaceted interests reflect her dynamic personality, which she brings to every aspect of her work and life.

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03/03/2025

Saint Lucia’s Karolin Troubetzkoy has been featured in Executive Magazine as one of the “Trailblazing Women Changing the Luxury Travel Landscape.” 🌟👏

A well-deserved spotlight on the SLHTA Vice President's remarkable impact in the industry!

27/02/2025

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27/02/2025

Crimes affecting visitors not only pose a risk to the island’s reputation but also have far-reaching consequences for businesses and livelihoods. Local business owners and operators are bearing the brunt of these challenges, facing financial losses, declining visitor satisfaction, and operational difficulties.

READ MORE: https://slhta.com/strengthening-security-in-rodney-bay/