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29.05.2024 - 12:58 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis
The CHTA has chosen top candidates from across the Caribbean for the 2026 Young Leaders Forum, aiming to foster regional tourism leadership.
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected an exceptional group of candidates for the second cohort of the Young Leaders Forum (YLF), Class of 2026. These distinguished individuals hail from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, The Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos.
The selection committee, comprising respected industry professionals including Sanovnik Destang, CHTA’s President-Elect and Executive Director of Bay Gardens Resorts; Paul Collymore, CEO, The Landings Resort and Spa; Laudra Maurille-Willie, Assistant Human Resource Manager, The Landings Resort and Spa; Anice O’Neil, Commercial Director, Bay Gardens Resorts; and Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA’s Acting CEO and Director General, rigorously assessed each candidate to ensure the highest caliber of participants.
The program’s kick-off session follows Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica last week. This session will bring together the classes of 2023 and 2026, along with executives from National Hotel and Tourism Associations, to share plans to empower and equip the Young Leaders Forum participants for success.
The YLF program aims to equip emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge to excel in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. Key areas of focus will include:
In addition to these focus areas, participants will be paired with iconic leaders from the industry through a structured mentorship program. This initiative will provide invaluable insights, guidance and support from seasoned professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
These areas, with a strong emphasis on people and technology, are designed to prepare the young leaders for the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the hospitality industry. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application and mentorship, CHTA is committed to shaping a resilient and innovative leadership pipeline.
Class of 2026
The class of 2026 includes:
In addition, three CHTA team members will join the YLF: Kjerstin Carlson, Communications and Marketing Associate; Tenielle Guppy, Member and Partner Development Associate; and Latonia Knowles, Member Services Associate.
“I’m so happy to be a part of a network of Caribbean professionals in an industry that’s driving our economies to the next level. The Young Leaders Forum is an amazing space to learn new skills to make the Caribbean tourism industry even stronger than it already is,” shared Class of 2026 participant Pauline Francis, Marketing Manager at Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia.
YLF is a dynamic
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