St Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association - Group: News & Events http://slhta.org/p/forum?group=7 Simple:Press Forum Version 4.0.3 asimon on Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia receives AAA Five Diamond Designation http://slhta.org/p/forum/jade-mountain-saint-lucia-receives-aaa-five-diamond-designation/jade-mountain-saint-lucia-receives-aaa-five-diamond-designation/#p33 Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia receives AAA Five Diamond Designation http://slhta.org/p/forum/jade-mountain-saint-lucia-receives-aaa-five-diamond-designation/jade-mountain-saint-lucia-receives-aaa-five-diamond-designation/#p33 Click here to download article ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:28:17 -0400 asimon on SLHTA’s Rhythm and Spice 2010 Festival transforms the Beausejour Cricket Ground http://slhta.org/p/forum/slhtas-rhythm-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/slhtas-rhythm-and-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/#p32 SLHTA’s Rhythm & Spice 2010 Festival transforms the Beausejour Cricket Ground http://slhta.org/p/forum/slhtas-rhythm-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/slhtas-rhythm-and-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/#p32 th 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. ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:36:38 -0400 asimon on SLHTA to host its annual Rhythm and Spice Festival as part of Homecoming 2010 http://slhta.org/p/forum/rythm-spice-2010/slhta-to-host-its-annual-rhythm-and-spice-festival-as-part-of-homecoming-2010/#p31 Rythm & Spice 2010 http://slhta.org/p/forum/rythm-spice-2010/slhta-to-host-its-annual-rhythm-and-spice-festival-as-part-of-homecoming-2010/#p31 th July 2010 as the Association stages its annual Rhythm & Spice Festival.   Rhythm and Spice was conceptualized and first hosted by the SLHTA in 2006 and provides members with a stage for showcasing their food, drinks and service offerings.  Additionally, the event serves as a medium to highlight the essence of St. Lucia’s tourism and to provide the public with an opportunity to be a part of this ever expanding sector. 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. ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:32:33 -0400 asimon on SLHTA’s Rhythm & Spice 2010 Festival transforms the Beausejour Cricket Ground http://slhta.org/p/forum/slhtas-rhythm-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/slhtas-rhythm-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/#p30 SLHTA’s Rhythm & Spice 2010 Festival transforms the Beausejour Cricket Ground http://slhta.org/p/forum/slhtas-rhythm-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/slhtas-rhythm-spice-2010-festival-transforms-the-beausejour-cricket-ground/#p30 th 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. ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:22:13 -0400 asimon on CALLING ALL FANS OF "THE BACHELOR"... http://slhta.org/p/forum/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor-1/#p29 Calling all fans of the bachelor http://slhta.org/p/forum/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor-1/#p29  CREATE YOUR OWN ROMANTIC ISLAND ESCAPE TO SAINT LUCIA

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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:42:48 -0400 asimon on CALLING ALL FANS OF "THE BACHELOR"... http://slhta.org/p/forum/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor/#p28 Calling all fans of the bachelor http://slhta.org/p/forum/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor/calling-all-fans-of-the-bachelor/#p28  CREATE YOUR OWN ROMANTIC ISLAND ESCAPE TO SAINT LUCIA

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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:33:51 -0400 asimon on Increase Airlift "JetBlue Airways" http://slhta.org/p/forum/jetblue-airways/increase-airlift-jetblue-airways/#p11 JetBlue Airways http://slhta.org/p/forum/jetblue-airways/increase-airlift-jetblue-airways/#p11 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:39:58 -0400 asimon on Jade Mountain named "Number one" in the Caribbean and "Number three" in the world http://slhta.org/p/forum/jade-mountain/jade-mountain-named-number-one-in-the-caribbean-and-number-three-in-the-world/#p10 Jade Mountain http://slhta.org/p/forum/jade-mountain/jade-mountain-named-number-one-in-the-caribbean-and-number-three-in-the-world/#p10 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:51:34 -0400