Saint Lucia gearing up to host WTA ceremony
Saint Lucia, August 25, 2023
The paradise island of Saint Lucia, one of the Windward Islands of the West Indies' Lesser Antilles, is finalising preparations to host the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023 on August 26.
Leading travel and tourism figureheads from across the Caribbean and the Americas will attend the red-carpet reception at Sandals Grand St Lucian, where the industry’s best organisations will be named.
The evening will mark the opening leg of World Travel Awards’s (WTA’s) landmark 30th anniversary celebrations that will reward and acknowledge travel excellence. Categories cover the entire spectrum of the industry, ranging from hotels and resorts to airlines and tour operators.
WTA Founder Graham Cooke said: “We are honoured that the beautiful nation of Saint Lucia will host our Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023. Saint Lucia is a cornerstone of the Caribbean travel and tourism economy, and I am delighted that this captivating island will play a pivotal part in our 30th anniversary tour.”
“I look forward to joining the most senior travel industry figureheads from across the Caribbean and The Americas for what promises to be a fabulous event, acknowledging the organisations setting the benchmark for travel and tourism excellence,” he added.
Dr Ernest Hilaire, Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture & Information, Saint Lucia, said: “We are excited to host the prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023 and join forces with the global travel and tourism industry to celebrate the 30th anniversary of World Travel Awards. The impact travel and tourism have on our island's economy cannot be overstated.”
Lorine Charles-St Jules, CEO, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, said: “This will be an incredible boost to our tourism sector as we continue to aim for excellence in the hospitality industry. We are delighted to welcome leaders from across the world and to immerse them in the hospitality and culture of our stunningly beautiful island.” - TradeArabia News Network
