The two newest representatives on the SLHTA Board of Directors – Simon Bryan (right) and Dominic Fedee (left).
PRESS RELEASE – The Saint Lucia Hotels and Tourism Association (SLHTA) has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors at its recently held Golden Jubilee Annual General Meeting.
The new additions include Regional Public Relations Manager for Sandals Resorts International in the Eastern Caribbean, Dominic Fedee as representative for large Hotels and Simon Bryan, representative on the SLHTA Board for the maritime and yachting sector.
SLHTA Executive Vice President Noorani Azeez believes that the two new elected members bring a wealth of experience to their roles.
He said: “We are thrilled to have both gentlemen on our team as they bring unique and relevant skill-sets to our board as we seek to champion the cause of tourism development for the advancement of our lives in St. Lucia. The job before us is very important as the tourism industry continues to confront mounting challenges both from within and externally.”
The opportunity to join the SLHTA during its Golden Jubilee is being seen as a real chance to contribute to the development of the island’s lead economic driver. And according to Fedee, “The SLHTA has a lot to be proud of at this critical juncture of its history as it has accomplished so much in safeguarding an enabling environment for tourism to thrive. We now have to continue working towards creating a better appreciation for the possibilities of tourism, which remains largely misunderstood in certain sections of our community.”
Bryan said he too was looking forward to a fruitful post as director and that he was certainly looking forward to making a firm contribution on behalf of his sub-sector and the wider tourism product.
“I am very happy to have been elected as the Saint Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association (SLTHA) Board representative for the maritime and yachting sector, particularly as this year the SLHTA is celebrating its 50th year.
“The maritime and yachting sector plays a vital role in the St. Lucia tourism industry and I will endeavor to support this organisation as it continues to develop this beautiful island as a world renowned tourist and yacht cruising destination,” Bryan said.