Fellow Hospitality and Tourism colleagues,
Best wishes for a productive and profitable 2022. Approximately two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our fair Helene continues to reel from its socio-economic, emotional and psychological shocks. We are not alone. Globally, first world countries, with resources far exceeding our collective regional budgets are also struggling to […]
Working in the tourism industry is no walk in the park. It demands hard work, dedication, passion, and the ability to work as a team. But while the hours are long and the tasks demanding, there’s always the priceless satisfaction that one gets when the feedback from clients is positive. More than that, the […]
(CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Monday, December 20, 2021) – Staying true to its mandate of ensuring that more Saint Lucians benefit from the gains in the local tourism sector, the SLHTA Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) donated $25,000 in food vouchers to five organizations last Wednesday.
The five recipients of $5,000 worth of food vouchers each […]
Finding your dream job can sometimes lead you in many directions. Such is the case of Lucia Poleon, who says she wouldn’t trade her current job for anything. Poleon’s love for her current job is surprising, especially when you consider her initial plan to not seek employment in the tourism sector.
“I never wanted to […]
A new integrated marketing campaign will inspire the local population to rediscover Saint Lucia by booking a staycation. Whether taking a romantic vacation, a family adventure, a celebration with friends or just looking to explore all that our island has to offer. There are perfect staycation accommodation options all over the island.
Chairman of the […]
It might surprise you, but many of the 15,000 team members currently employed directly in the tourism industry in Saint Lucia began their journey via internships. By definition, an internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. An internship gives a student […]
The Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association (SLHTA) expresses best wishes to Tyler Theophane (Miss Saint Lucia World 2021) as she represents the island in the 70th Miss World competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on December 16.
Miss World 2021 will be held at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot – the […]
Solar Water Heaters (SWH) offer a considerable energy saving potential compared to electrical water heaters. They can help in reducing electricity consumption and subsequently, electricity bills. While some hotels and public facilities (e. g. the Owen King Hospital and the new St. Jude Hospital) already use SWH, many commercial and industrial enterprises as well […]
Chinese philosopher, Confucius, is famous for coining the popular quote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Despite long hours she has spent on the job for the past two decades, for Vanesta Clifford, of Beausejour, Gros Islet, Confucius’s quote seems appropriate.
Since December 2000, […]
Sustainable consumption in Saint Lucia’s foodservice industry takes stride as restaurant Spice of India partners with the Plastic Waste Free Islands (PWFI) Project in a pilot to reduce the use of single-use plastics for its takeaway services. The PWFI Project through the Department of Sustainable Development handed over forty-nine re-useable foodservice containers to the […]