Janelle Hopkin, president and managing director of Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort, was honored this week with the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award, recognizing her contributions to Caribbean tourism and hospitality.
The award was presented Sunday at a ceremony held at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. Hopkin, a third-generation hotelier, dedicated the honor to her late father, Sir Royston Hopkin KCMG, whose leadership helped establish Spice Island Beach Resort as one of the region’s most recognized luxury properties.
“I was deeply humbled to receive the Leadership Award by CMEx,” said Hopkin. “As a third-generation hotelier, I dedicated this award to my father, Sir Royston Hopkin, whose lifelong devotion to Grenada and the Caribbean continues to inspire the work I do today. My belief in Grenada and this region, my pride in our people, and my commitment to elevating the Caribbean shape the way I lead every single day … because our people are, and will always be, our greatest superpower.”
Hopkin’s mother, Lady Betty Hopkin, and her son, Royston, were both in attendance, marking a three-generation presence at the ceremony.
She accepted the award alongside other regional honorees, including Sir Baltron B. Bethel, who received CMEx’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Janelle exemplifies the kind of purposeful, people-centered leadership that continues to raise the bar for Caribbean tourism,” said Bevan Springer, President of CMEx. “In honoring her, we are also saluting the timeless legacy of Sir Royston and celebrating the next generation of Grenadian excellence that is carrying our region forward.”
Spice Island Beach Resort, a locally owned, family-run all-inclusive property, features 64 suites, including 17 with private swimming pools and 32 beachfront suites. The resort has received numerous regional and international awards and is widely recognized for its focus on luxury, sustainability and service.
