CHTA Elects New Slate Of Officers Led By Emil Lee, St.Maarten, For 2014-2016 Biennium
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) elected a new slate of officers at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held July 1, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The officers will be led by Emil Lee, general manager of Princess Heights Hotel in St.Maarten, who was sworn in as president of CHTA during the AGM. Lee is the first person from St. Maarten to be elected to the association's highest post.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) elected a new slate of officers at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held July 1, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The officers will be led by Emil Lee, general manager of Princess Heights Hotel in St.Maarten, who was sworn in as president of CHTA during the AGM. Lee is the first person from St. Maarten to be elected to the association's highest post. Lee and the officers will serve the membership of CHTA for the 2014-16 biennium.
The five Vice Presidents and Treasurer to serve under Lee are as follows:
- 1st Vice President - Karolin Troubetzkoy, president, St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association and owner and executive director of Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia
- 2nd Vice President - Stuart Bowe, president, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association and senior vice president and general manager of Coral Towers at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
- 3rd Vice President - Karen Whitt, director, Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association and general manager, Regent Palms Turks & Caicos
- 4th Vice President - Patricia Affonso Dass, immediate past president, Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association and general manager of Ocean Two Resort & Residences, Barbados
- 5th Vice President - William "Bill" Clegg, regional vice president, Franchise Service and Programs for Choice Hotels International
- Treasurer - James Hepple, president and CEO, Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association
About The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is the leading organization representing the interests of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry for more than 60 years. With 32 National Hotel Associations as well as 1,000 diverse members spanning hotels, resorts, tourism providers, and allied partners across the region and beyond, CHTA serves as a powerful voice, resource, and connector for the Caribbean’s most vital industry. Through ongoing advocacy, professional development, industry insights, and market intelligence, CHTA helps its members thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. Organizations worldwide with interest in the Caribbean that want to increase their presence and connectivity in the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry are invited to join this dynamic community. To learn more about membership benefits and upcoming virtual and in-person events, please visit www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.