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In2Care Mosquito Traps Available for Sale
The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA), in response to the rising concerns about the Zika Virus and its implications on the productivity and quality of life of our residents and visitors, continues to prioritize the deployment of resources to address these concerns.  The traps attract and kill container-breeding mosquito species: Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, which are vectors of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus.
 
The SLHTA wishes to remind you that the In2Care Traps are available to all SLHTA Members at a special discounted price:
  • Traps -  EC$68.50 per piece (plus VAT)
  • Gauzes - EC$37.00 per piece (plus VAT)

The Traps and Gauzes are also available to all staff of SLHTA Member Properties and Establishments.

 
Please also note that members may dialogue with FDL Pest Control to ascertain the number of traps required for their establishment.  Orders will be on a first pay first serve basis. Once members have placed orders for the traps with the SLHTA, they will be invoiced by the SLHTA. Please confirm your orders  by emailing slhta@slhta.com  or call 4525978/4531811.
Homage to local family for 50-year contribution to Tourism
The Government of Saint Lucia has paid glowing tribute to one local family for its long and illustrious contribution to the development of Saint Lucia's tourism industry. 
 
On Tuesday August 16th, 2016, Government officials, led by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, the Minister for Tourism, Dominic Fedee, along with other senior officials representing key institutions in the tourism industry, notably the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) and the Saint Lucia Tourist Board (SLTB), got together at the official residence of the Prime Minister, to pay homage to and recognize the contribution of the Barnard Family, to the growth of the hospitality sector over the past 50 years...Read Full Details
SLHTA Junior Culinary Team Wins Gold
Another exciting year of competition was held at the Culinary Arena in Barbados during the annual cooking competition and conference last week.

The Champions of the SLHTA Chefs in Schools Cook Off Competition 2016, Megan Felicien and Micheala Poleon students from the Ciceron Secondary School, represented Saint Lucia at the Event.  The Junior Duelling Conference under the theme  "Celebrating Culture through Caribbean Cuisine"  gives participants exposure to, and knowledge on industry standards. This year was no different with demonstrations on molecular cooking, laminated dough and the advent of the bartending session, which was very exciting for all in attendance...Read Full Details
Coconut Bay Football Team aims for gold in 2016 SLHTA National Football Competition
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa Football Team is expressing its determination to capture the 2016, SLHTA Football Invitational championship currently underway. The team has registered victories in all of their matches to date against Le Sport, Capella Marigot and Sandals Grande.

The squad which is captained by Bobby Emmanuel has been under the guidance and supervision of management and technical units which have worked together with the team to foster a fervor for excellence and success reflective of the Coconut Bay brand... Read Full Details
Meeting of Small Properties of the SLHTA
On Thursday 25th August 2016, the small hotel members of the SLHTA met to discuss a number of outstanding matters as it relates to Hidden Gems.  Small hotel members of the SLHTA have branded themselves as the Hidden Gems of Saint Lucia and convenes regular meetings of the group.

Discussions focused on ideas for boosting the visibility of the brand through marketing initiatives, and other relates matters affecting small properties.

The discussions were Chaired by Ms. Cheryl Skeete, Representative on the SLHTA Board of Directors for Small Properties and also attended by SLHTA COO Mr. Roderick Cherry.
SLHTA Offers Free Beginners Spanish Classes - Register Now
This is a result of a collaboration between SLHTA, the Embassy of Mexico and the University Of Quintana Roo Mexico. The SLHTA will now offer 3 levels of Spanish language training;

Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Courses.

 

The Beginners programme will develop a communicative and linguistic basic competence that allows him/her to use Spanish as a second language in everyday situations. The programme is an 80 hour programme...Read Full Details
SLHTA Environment Committee - Energy Reduction
In doing our part to reduce the carbon footprint on the island Bay Gardens Resorts and Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort have joined forces in launching an energy reduction campaign trying to lower operating cost and in turn fighting climate change. 

This campaign will be focus on getting team members involved in reducing kwh not just in the workplace but also at home.
Therefore, the SLHTA Environment Committee would like to encourage Head of Departments to share with their team members how Climate Change can have a devastating effect on the industry if measures are not taken now:
  • sea level rise
  • increase sea surface temperature
  • beachfront property infrastructure damage
  • frequent and more intense  storms and hurricanes
  • loss of beaches
  • loss of coral reefs
We all know the results of these impacts the timing for this campaign is great our next green globe audit for re-certification is upon us,

Properties are also encouraged to conduct site inspections of their respective properties to ensure that everything is being done to save cost and by extension saving the environment.
Virtual Agricultural Clearing House Feature - Francis Elibox
Many people may look at farming as a job but VACH's entrepreneur of the week Mr. Francis Elibox sees Agriculture as a lucrative business which has made him the successful businessman he is today.

Mr. Elibox, after being involved primarily in banana farming for over 35 years realized the down turn of the banana industry. He knew he could no longer depend on bananas as his main source of income and sort to diversify into other crops. Mr. Elibox has now diversified into watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew, tomatoes, cucumbers, papaya and bell pepper cultivation. Since this was a new venture for him he has sort to employ workers with more experience  in these crops and to date has seven (7) persons employed on the farm. He has also invested in green houses to help  ensure the survival of his crops against harsh weather conditions, insects and other environmental factors.

Today Mr. Elibox can now say he has some of the best melons on island.
 
One farmer or establishment will be featured every week in the SLHTA's newsletter. Individuals and establishments who are interested in being part of the Virtual Agricultural Clearing House are asked to contact dismael@slhta.com or call 453-1811/485-9816 for more information...Read Full Details
Saint Lucia Product Upgrade
Enhancing our Tourism Product
Sandals Resorts unveils first overwater wedding chapel in the Caribbean, here in St. Lucia
Sandals Resorts is excited to announce the unveiling of a new unique wedding location at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, the new Overwater Serenity Wedding Chapel.

Located at the most southwestern point of the resort, the open-air, glass ailed chapel boasts panoramic views of the spectacular Rodney Bay, is the first-ever of its kind in the Carib..Read Full Details
NEW MEMBER VACANCIES
New job opportunities available
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Ti Kaye Resort and Spa invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of:
  • Resort Security Officer
  • Restaurant Supervisor
  • Wait Staff
  • Maitre D
  • Wine Steward
Compensation & Benefits  
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package which will be influenced by the successful candidate's knowledge skill and abilities.
 
Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted before August 15, 2016, to the postal address below or careers@tikaye.com.  ONLY applicants who meet the criteria above will be contacted.

Human Resources Manager
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 669
Castries, St. Lucia
Capella Invites qualified candidates to apply for the following positions at this exquisite property:
  • Pastry Cook
  • Fine Dining Chef
  • Security Officer
  • Assistant Director of Finance
  • Sales Activities Manager
Please note that completion of Secondary School and Computer Literacy are requirements for all positions.  Interested candidates are asked to submit their application via the career page on our website: www.capellahotels.com/saintlucia/ .

Your application will be processed after you complete all sections of the online application. Please ensure that you finish the questionnaire. Write down your username and password for future reference.

The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, August 29th, 2016.

We welcome all applications, however only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. No hand delivered mail or fax submissions please. 

Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina is an equal opportunity employer who believes in the growth and success of our employees as well as our business. You can learn more about us at www.capellahotels.com . 
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Whats happening with our member companies
Anse Chastanet & Jade Mountain Resorts support Soufriere Community Hospital with In2Care Mosquito Traps
Following on the heels of the SLHTA's (in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and FDL Pest Control Solutions) launch of the "In2Care" mosquito trap, Anse Chastanet & Jade Mountain Resorts presented six In2Care traps for the Soufriere Community Hospital on Friday 5th August, 2016.

The presentation took the form of an explanation and demonstration of how the traps work in addition to the selection of trap-location-sites and the actual installation and activation of the traps...Read Full Details
SLHTA Environment Committee visits Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort
On Thursday 18th August the SLHTA environmental team co-chaired by Carl hunter went on a property tour of the Sugar Beach Resort. Sugar beach has been working on 4 specific environmental initiatives namely:

Waste reduction - Sugar Beach has partnered with a local pig farmer who comes daily early in the morning to sort and collect all food waste. This in turn reduces significantly the waste that needs to be taken to the landfill in addition to benefiting a local farmer. This collaboration is commendable and at no cost provides a win-win for the resort and the community.

Social Commitment - The team from Sugar Beach partnered with the Bouton Combined School to build a resource center - this was not just a simple exercise of renovating an existing building - but a full build of a facility that has positive... Read Full Details
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