From May 24-30, 2024, I had the privilege of participating in the SIDS4 Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua, starting with my involvement in the Global Business Network Forum as the Executive Director/Owner of Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resorts. This role allowed me to contribute insights from the private sector, […]
As we near World Tourism Day, celebrated every September 27, I find myself reflecting on the intricate relationship between the Caribbean’s natural splendor and its booming tourism sector. Throughout my personal and professional journey, I’ve witnessed how conservation and sustainable tourism practices not only enhance our guest experience but also secure the future of our […]
Lead image, Artist: Calixte George For many years, I wanted to capture the story of my husband Nick’s involvement with a group of artists in Anse La Raye, all the way back in the 80’s. The outcome of this involvement is a rather remarkable collection of over 1000 artworks which so far very few people have […]
A Labor of Love and Devotion From time to time, travel advisors and new acquaintances ask me to explain the history of Jade Mountain to them. Jade Mountain is the brainchild of my husband Nick who is the conceptualist, architect and designer of Jade Mountain. Together with a fine team of engineers and architectural associates, he […]
As the Envoy of the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, I recently attended the CCI-CBF week. Since 2016, the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI) and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) have been holding joint annual meetings, called CCI-CBF Week. This year’s event had originally been scheduled for the Bahamas, but for obvious reasons had to be transformed to take place virtually. Seeing the agenda for […]
About 3 months ago, the world at large stopped traveling, propelling the global hospitality and tourism industry into the deepest economic abyss ever known. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), 2020 will see over 100 million jobs in travel and tourism gone and their research estimates a projected travel & tourism GDP loss […]
Dear SLHTA Members, This Labor Day will stand out in our memory like none ever before. Known predominantly as a labor union celebration of the economic and social significance of workers, this May Day – at the height of the COVID-19 crisis – makes us look at the contributions of workers in new and striking […]
Dear SLHTA Members, On Sunday, March 8, the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) will join the World in celebrating International Women’s Day and honoring the achievements of women through the ages and across the globe. We will also use the occasion to continue to advocate for gender parity and women’s rights here in […]
EARTH DAY MESSAGE FROM KAROLIN TROUBETZKOY Happy April 22 Earth Day Here at our resorts, we celebrate Earth Day every day but in recognition of today, April 22, we are planning a couple of special activities for our guests, from planting cocoa trees to offering a low carbon menu and a star gazing session this […]
As the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), let me make a few remarks about our work at CHTA and about the importance of a regional collaboration when it comes to the promotion of our Caribbean brand. We here at CHTA and by extension, our National Hotel and Tourism Associations, see the […]