St Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association » News & Events http://slhta.org/p Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 World Travel Market 2010 Special Fares http://slhta.org/p/world-travel-market-2010-special-fares/ http://slhta.org/p/world-travel-market-2010-special-fares/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:35:42 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1377 Please find attached Virgin Atlantic special fares for World Travel Market 2010 scheduled to take place in London from the 8th – 11th November, 2010.  Kindly note tarrifs are only for travel from the Caribbean to London from the 31st October to 21st November 2010 and are exclusive of taxes.  To book please call the Virgin Sales Office Barbados (Toll-Free) 1-800-744-7477.

 

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]]> http://slhta.org/p/world-travel-market-2010-special-fares/feed/ 0 Tourism Matters May 2010 http://slhta.org/p/tourism-matter-may-2010/ http://slhta.org/p/tourism-matter-may-2010/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:25:52 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1373 The St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association’s “Tourism Matters” Quarterly Newsletter – May 2010

 

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]]> http://slhta.org/p/tourism-matter-may-2010/feed/ 0 Tourism Matters December 2009 http://slhta.org/p/tourism-matters-december-2009/ http://slhta.org/p/tourism-matters-december-2009/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:07:55 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1362 The St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association’s “Tourism Matters” Quarterly Newsletter – December 2009

 

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Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts]]> http://slhta.org/p/tourism-matters-december-2009/feed/ 0 Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia receives AAA Five Diamond Designation http://slhta.org/p/jade-mountain-saint-lucia-receives-aaa-five-diamond-designation/ http://slhta.org/p/jade-mountain-saint-lucia-receives-aaa-five-diamond-designation/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:23:52 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1345 Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia, is pleased to announce that it has received the esteemed AAA Five Diamond Rating for 2011. This prestigious honor is granted after multiple evaluations by a panel of experts and anonymous hotel stay over visits by AAA inspectors.

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“TEAM SAINT LUCIA” participation in the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition requires a focused preparatory process as well as adequate financial resources to enable the team to give its best effort.   The competition is scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico from the 9th-12th September 2010 at the Rio Mar Beach Resort, a Wyndham Grand Resort.

 

We have therefore organized a series of preparatory/practice dinners that would allow the team to receive critical feedback and inputs from invited patrons, while progressively honing their competitive skills.

 

Please note the next dinner will be held at the Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort on Wednesday 18th August, 2010 from 7:p30pm.  The SLHTA therefore invites you to patronize Team Saint Lucia 2010 preparatory/practice dinners.  Please note seating is limited!

 

Tickets cost EC$125.00 per person and can be reserved or purchased at the SLHTA offices Tel: 452 5978 or Email: slhta@candw.lc

 

Proceeds from the dinner will go towards Team Saint Lucia 2010 cost for participation in the event.  The SLHTA would like to thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to making this year’s efforts a resounding success.

]]> http://slhta.org/p/team-saint-lucias-practice-dinners/feed/ 0 Saint Lucia’s National Culinary Team prepares for CHTA’s Taste of the Caribbean 2010 http://slhta.org/p/saint-lucias-national-culinary-prepares-for-taste-of-the-caribbean-2010/ http://slhta.org/p/saint-lucias-national-culinary-prepares-for-taste-of-the-caribbean-2010/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:37:10 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1326 The St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association (SLHTA) has begun preparing for this year’s edition of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico from the 9th-12th September 2010 at the Rio Mar Beach Resort, a Wyndham Grand Resort.  We intend to make an extra special effort in 2010 to present a winning team capable of achieving no less than a gold medal.

 

The road to Taste of the Caribbean begins with each country selecting 3 chefs, 1 pastry chef and 1 bartender to comprise their national team.  To this end we have retained the core of last year’s team and enhanced it with the addition of Chef Bobo Bergstrom as the Team Captain.  As you may recall, Chef Bobo succeeded in bringing home a gold medal in the 2003 competition and also won the prestigious “Chef of the Year” title. 

 

Other members of Saint Lucia’s culinary team this year feature first timers and seasoned competitors namely Chef Asa Johannson (Fire Grill & Lounge Bar), Chef Nicodemus Joseph (Cap Maison), Roystan Antoine (Ladera) and Alva Preville (Delirous). Pastry Chef Gilry Samuel (Rendezvous) has previously brought home Gold with his tantalizing deserts. 

 

The competition required the chefs and bartenders to present food and cocktails respectively and will be judged on taste, execution of skills and presentation.

]]> http://slhta.org/p/saint-lucias-national-culinary-prepares-for-taste-of-the-caribbean-2010/feed/ 0 The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Small Hotels http://slhta.org/p/the-caribbean-hotel-tourism-association-small-hotels/ http://slhta.org/p/the-caribbean-hotel-tourism-association-small-hotels/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:18:17 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1322 The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Small Hotels Retreat will be held in Puerto Rico from the 9th – 12th September, 2010 at the Rio Mar Beach Resort, a Wyndham Grand Resort.

 

The event is created by small hoteliers for hoteliers, focusing on marketing skills, technology, and human resource development. Seminars and round table discussions cover different aspects of those critical areas. In addition, allied members who specialize in serving smaller hospitality operations demonstrate their products and services at the trade show. The Retreat is an informal gathering by design, intended to foster the open exchange of ideas and experiences.

 

The event’s informality and networking opportunities allows every hotelier to increase their knowledge by attending the event.

 

To register please visit http://www.caribbeanhotelassociation.com/events/event-SmallHotels

 

Additional Information can also be obtained from the above mentioned link.

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These deliverables are:

 

(1)    Drafting instructions for the review of the Electricity Supply Act pursuant to the recently endorsed
(by Cabinet Conclusion 529/2010)  National Energy Policy
(2)   A blueprint for an Electricity Regulatory Commission in Saint Lucia
(3)   Development of a Sustainable Energy Strategy
(4)   Short and Long Term Communication Strategy and Plan

 

This manual forms part of the fourth deliverable.

]]> http://slhta.org/p/energy-efficency-guide/feed/ 0 SLHTA’s Rhythm and Spice 2010 Festival transforms the Beausejour Cricket Ground http://slhta.org/p/slhta%e2%80%99s-rhythm-and-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/ http://slhta.org/p/slhta%e2%80%99s-rhythm-and-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:36:38 +0000 andyluvy http://slhta.org/p/?p=1294 The St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) successfully staged its fourth annual Rhythm & Spice Festival on Sunday, 25th July 2010.  The Beausejour Cricket Ground came alive with a showcase of the best of Saint Lucia’s food, drinks, entertainment, educational opportunities and hospitality service offerings.  The event witnessed twenty-three (23) participating SLHTA members including hotels, restaurants, allied members, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board and three (3) educational institutions. The event stimulated much interest and collaboration among and between the SLHTA’s membership and the wider public.

 

Over one thousand patrons sampled the mouth watering food and beverage on offer and were thoroughly entertained by the diverse selection of local artists, entertainers and fashion that graced the stage at the Festival.  The hospitality careers exhibition, featuring key employment opportunities in Saint Lucia’s dynamic tourism industry, was also a big hit with young persons exploring avenues for scholarships and further studies.

 

A main feature of the event was a culinary competition among hotels, restaurants and beverage companies from which creole food and beverages were sampled by a panel of judges and the general public.   

The results of the culinary competition are as follows:

  • “Best Innovative Dish ”- Ladera Resort
  •  “Best Meal Presentation“- The Landings St. Lucia (A Rock Resort)
  •  “Best Tasting Food  ”- The Edge Restaurant
  •  “Best Booth Design ”- Sandals Resorts International
  •  “Cleanest Booth ”- Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
  •  “Best Innovative Drink ”- St. Lucia Distillers
  •  “Best Team Spirit ”-Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
  •  “Spirit of Rhythm & Spice ” – Sandals Resorts International
  •  “Overall Winner ” – Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort

 

In addition to the raffling of a number of hotel stays, dinners, day passes, tours and excursions, three (3) door prizes were given out to patrons for the Best Creole Outfit (Overall); Best Creole Outfit (female) and Best Creole Outfit (Child).

 

The SLHTA would like to express its sincere thanks to the dedicated team of volunteers, entertainers, patrons and the invaluable contribution of all the participating members and allied businesses, which helped to make this event successful.

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The Rhythm & Spice festival will involve the best of St. Lucian music, culture, food, fashion, service offerings and entertainment for the enjoyment of all.  There will also be a special booth dedicated to advertising careers in hospitality, which would hopefully interest school leavers in the opportunities provided by this dynamic tourism sector. It will also provide an ideal setting for the post-carnival cool down. 

 

Rhythm and Spice features the culinary skills of the island’s chefs and their innovative use of local products, which will allow the public to sample the mouth-watering foods and beverages prepared at the event.  An atmosphere of camaraderie and competition is created, as each team tries its utmost to win the coveted title of “Best Team of the Year”.  The event also highlights the talents of the many musical bands that regularly ply their trade at the various hotels, restaurants and other tourism establishments. The SLHTA’s Rhythm & Spice Festival will commence at 11:00am on Sunday, 25th July and is expected to end at 6:00pm. The entire public is invited to join in the activities, sample the food and drinks, learn more about the opportunities for employment and business development in the tourism sector and make it a day for an enjoyable family outing.

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