Saint Lucia's tourism minister receives international award

Thursday, November 12, 2009 – Saint Lucia's Tourism Industry is expected to receive an extra boost, following the announcement that the island Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister has been named the Caribbean Travel Personality of the Year.

Senator the Honourable Allen Chastanet won the honour at the prestigious World Travel Awards in London, last weekend. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Senator Chastanet said it was with great humility that he accepted the award on behalf of the government and people of Saint Lucia.

The minister also used the opportunity to salute his fellow Saint Lucian nationals for their commitment to excellence across the hospitality industry.

The annual World Travel Awards acknowledges, rewards, and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

At the awards, Saint Lucia once again copped the Caribbean’s and World's Leading Honeymoon Destination Award for the fourth consecutive year.

The Body Holiday LeSport, won the Caribbean's Leading Spa Resort Award.

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