CHTA opens functions for the Younger Leaders Discussion board: Shaping tomorrow’s hospitality innovators

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – The Caribbean Resort and Tourism Affiliation (CHTA) is now accepting functions for the subsequent session of its transformative Younger Leaders Discussion board (YLF). This system, developed by former CHTA President and Barbados hotelier Affonso-Dass, focuses on growing the subsequent era of the Caribbean hospitality trade and empowering the area’s rising leaders.

The CHTA invitations supervisors and professionals aged 25 to 40 seeking to improve their management abilities below the steerage of trade consultants and who’ve a ardour for tourism and hospitality to use for the Younger Leaders class of 2024-2026. To be eligible, candidates have to be employed by a CHTA member group and procure approval from their office to take part within the two-year program. Functions will be submitted on the CHTA web site till April 29, 2024.

Beneath the steerage of Paul Collymore, Chair of the Folks Growth Initiative and President of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Affiliation, together with the help of CHTA President-Elect Sanovnik Destang of St. Lucia, who additionally chairs CHTA’s Know-how Activity Power, the YLF has been instrumental in shaping the skilled progress of its individuals. Notable previous visitor audio system, together with Jamaica’s hoteliers Adam Stewart and Josef Forstmayr, in addition to Tourism Company Bonaire CEO Miles Mercera, have provided invaluable insights and inspiration.

Mikael Doumeng, Digital Advertising and marketing Supervisor of Bolongo Bay Seashore Resort within the U.S. Virgin Islands, expressed gratitude for this system, stating, “By means of my Younger Leaders Discussion board Mentorship, I’ve reworked challenges into alternatives, enhancing my skilled growth and elevating visitor experiences on the lodge on the similar time. My mentor’s encouragement and experience haven’t solely helped inspire my journey but additionally deepened my understanding of the trade.”

The discussion board has additionally served as a vital platform for networking, enabling individuals to ascertain significant connections throughout the trade. A number of YLF graduates have taken on energetic roles on CHTA committees, demonstrating their dedication to advancing the affiliation’s objectives.

Yatsuri Marshall, lately promoted to Common Supervisor of Bay Gardens Marina Haven, highlighted this system’s function in her growth, noting, “The CHTA Younger Leaders Discussion board was a pivotal step in my skilled growth, providing a novel mix of networking, studying, and trade perception. Participating with friends and leaders, I gained and contributed precious views, which sharpened my abilities and helped form my profession trajectory. This discussion board is a vital catalyst for progress and impression in our trade.”

CHTA congratulates the current graduates of this system for his or her exceptional dedication and dedication:

• Alona Greenidge, Regional Govt Assistant, Delta Petroleum Caribbean Restricted (St. Lucia)
• Anice O’Neil, Industrial Director, Bay Gardens Resorts (St. Lucia)
• Carey Turnquest, Operations Projector Supervisor, Lyford Cay Membership, (The Bahamas)
• Gia Saunders, Govt Director Course of Enchancment, Atlantis (The Bahamas)
• Issia Thelwell, Director of Leisure Gross sales, Half Moon (Jamaica)
• Jamal Griffith, Gross sales and Advertising and marketing Advisor, Nautilus Ocean Suites and Maxwell Del Mar Resort and Managing Director, Chattel Kitchen Bar Home (Barbados)
• Judith Guerrier, Locations Gross sales Supervisor, The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos
• Kamille Huggins, Membership Growth Officer, St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce (St. Lucia)
• Karen King, Common Supervisor, Villa Renaissance (Turks and Caicos)
• Khalil Keddo, Resort Supervisor, Seashores Negril (Jamaica)
• Laudra Maurille-Willie, Assistant Human Useful resource Supervisor, The Landings Resort & Spa (St. Lucia)
• Llana Ewing, Govt Housekeeper, Grace Bay Resorts (Turks and Caicos)
• Lea Rojas, Occasions Coordinator and Workplace Supervisor, Sint Maarten Hospitality and Commerce Affiliation
• Lesley Taylor, Director of Income, Consolation Suites Paradise Island (The Bahamas)
• Merricka Dyer, Resort Gross sales Supervisor, Grand Palladium Jamaica and Girl Hamilton Resort and Spa (Jamaica)
• Mikael Doumeng, Digital Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Bolongo Bay Seashore Resort (U.S. Virgin Islands)
• Namene James Rodgers, HR DEI Specialist, Mid-Willamette Valley Group Motion Company (Antigua)
• Nicol Alexander, Visitor relations, Bel Jou Resort (St. Lucia)
• Nicola Roberts, Director of Journey Connections By Robernic (Jamaica)
• Snjezana Andrews, CEO/Proprietor, Clearwater Capital (The A-Group) (Turks and Caicos)
• S. Omega Simmons, Communications Supervisor, Turks & Caicos Resort and Tourism Affiliation and Proprietor/Director, SOS Media
• Tanya Williams, Income Supervisor at The Somerset on Grace Bay (Turks & Caicos)
• Yatsuri Marshall, Common Supervisor, Bay Gardens Marina Haven (St. Lucia)

“The Younger Leaders Discussion board serves as a cornerstone in growing the subsequent era of hospitality professionals. These rising leaders are the long run, embodying the promise of a dynamic and thriving trade. At CHTA, our mission goes past profession preparation; we purpose to domesticate leaders desirous to tackle volunteer roles, enriching our trade and native communities alike,” remarked Vanessa Ledesma, Performing CEO and Director Common of CHTA.