Bahamas and St. Lucia triumph at Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards
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The Bahamas and St. Lucia have been honored with the Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards at the 2024 Caribbean Travel Marketplace hosted in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
This recognition is awarded by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) to destinations that significantly focus on resilience through their commitment to the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) sustainable development goals.
Achievement in large destination category
The Bahamas received the accolade in the large tourism destination category, which celebrates regions with a significant number of stopover visitor arrivals, surpassing half a million.
This category saw Aruba and Puerto Rico as notable contenders but ultimately, The Bahamas secured the top spot.
Recognition for The Bahamas’ efforts
Under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Chester Cooper, The Bahamas has been proactive in enhancing its tourism sector. The government’s concerted efforts, along with stakeholder engagement, have been pivotal in earning this esteemed award.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his delight over this achievement, emphasizing it as a testament to the hard work and collaboration among the tourism team and stakeholders in the nation.
St. Lucia triumphs in small destination category
St. Lucia outperformed Bonaire and St. Maarten to clinch the award in the small destination category.
Richard Moss, the Senior Sales Manager of the St. Lucia Tourism Authority, highlighted the intensive efforts and strategic collaborations with private sector partners that have significantly shaped the island’s tourism offerings.
He credited the joint resilience and growth to their unified approach during challenging times, particularly through the pandemic.
A testament to sustainable tourism
These awards underscore the importance of sustainable tourism practices and the Caribbean's commitment to resilience and growth.
Both The Bahamas and St. Lucia serve as exemplars of how dedication and strategic partnerships can lead to recognition and success in the competitive tourism industry.
