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SLHTA Mobilizes over $100,000 in Supplies for Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts 

This week the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) will donate over EC $100,000 in supplies to Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines to aid in Hurricane Beryl relief efforts.

Following the passage of the hurricane, the SLHTA immediately activated its Disaster Relief Committee and engaged sister agencies —the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association, the St. Vincent & The Grenadines Hotel & Tourism Association and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association —to coordinate efforts to deliver critical supplies to affected families and communities. 

A supply drive was held from July 4th-12th with SLHTA member companies and private citizens contributing hygiene supplies, non-perishable food items, paediatrics supplies, water, beverages, clothing and linen. 

The supplies will be chartered by boat to Mayreau, Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Union Island and Grenada, commencing Thursday, July 18th.

Click here to read more: slhta.com/slhta-mobilizes-over-100000-in-supplies-for-hurricane-beryl-relief-efforts/

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There's still time to take advantage of Foodie Fortnight

SLHTA members Amici, Big Chef Steakhouse, La Mesa, Orlando's, Pink Papaya, Soley Kouche and Valelse Sports Bar & Soup Kitchen are partcipating in Foodie Fortnight.

Visit www.stlucia.org/en/foodiefortnight/ to browse the amazing deals!

Vote for your favorite Foodie Fortnight Restaurant by clicking here: VOTE NOW

Caribbean Tourism and Health Sectors Continue Successful Collaboration: New Crisis Communications Tools Launched

The Caribbean region will benefit from a pioneering initiative aimed at expanding the tourism industry’s use of innovative tools and resources to enhance the health and safety of visitors, residents, and all tourism stakeholders.

As the region has experienced, health pandemics like COVID-19 and natural disasters such as hurricanes can negatively impact public health and safety in the tourism sector, threatening socioeconomic development and the capacity to sustain tourism and business operations.

To help mitigate this reality, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) collaborated on the “Regional Tourism Health Capacity Enhancement and Digitization Project: Advancing Caribbean Travelers’ Health” with funding and technical assistance from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

A key result of the project was the development of comprehensive communications and social media plans, along with a Health and Tourism Crisis Communications Toolkit to support Healthier Safer Tourism in the Caribbean. The toolkit is designed for tourism partners in the public and private sectors.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE: slhta.com/caribbean-tourism-and-health-sectors-continue-successful-collaboration-new-crisis-communications-tools-launched/

July Flight & Ferry Schedule

Barefoot Holidays recognized as Saint Lucia’s Leading Destination Management Company 2024

Congratulations to Erwin Louisy and the entire Barefoot Holidays team on being named St. Lucia's Leading Destination Management Company 2024! 

"It is an honor for every Team Member and a wonderful motivation to be recognized for our expertise, dedication and client partnership approach," said Managing Director Louisy.

CHTA Welcomes Young Leaders Class of 2024-2026!

All the best to the twelve professionals from Saint Lucia who are among the Young Leaders Forum Class of 2024- 2026:

-Ashley Boxill-Rivers and Ketrina Abraham (Barefoot Holidays)

-Knishnal James, Pauline Francis, Aisha Murrell and Erin Joseph (Bay Gardens Resorts)

-Emeka Le Riche (Sandals)

-Rhea-Michelle Isaac (Sea Spray Cruises)

-Kerishma St. Remy, Eugenia Thomas, Tamar Severin and Yanika Yarde (The Landings Resort & Spa)

CHTA Request for Proposals

The CHTA is seeking proposals for a qualified PR agency to drive impactful media exposure within the Caribbean and globally. We invite interested companies to review our Request for Proposals (RFP) document and submit a proposal.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RFP.

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