Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023

Environment Travel Awards (WTA) has uncovered that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023. The top journey field figureheads from across the region will show up at the purple-carpet reception on 26 August 2023.

The VIP evening will take put at Sandals Grande St. Lucian and type the climax of World Travel Week 2023, a 7 days-long celebration of the world-wide journey and tourism sector, featuring a sequence of events to unite the industry’s imagined-leaders and spark discussion on crucial challenges. The 7 days will also aspect a President’s Reception on the eve of the Globe Vacation Awards winners’ ceremony.

Graham Cooke, Founder, Entire world Vacation Awards, says: “I am honoured to unveil Saint Lucia as the host of our Caribbean & Americas Gala Ceremony 2023, in this our landmark 30th anniversary. Saint Lucia is aiding to spearhead the recovery of journey and tourism in the Caribbean, and I am delighted this fascinating island will form a very important element of our anniversary tour.”

He adds: “World Journey Awards has maintained its placement as the field leader for the previous 30 several years, continuously proving its value as the world-wide benchmark for recognising excellence in travel and tourism. I look ahead to becoming a member of the most senior travel industry figureheads from throughout the Caribbean and The Americas for what guarantees to be a fabulous celebration, acknowledging these organisations spearheading the progress of the region’s travel and tourism sector.”

Blessed by nature, Saint Lucia is a spot of spectacular splendor, with volcanic mountains magically rising from the clear blue sea, paradise beach locations, lush forests and wealthy cultural heritage.

Honorable Dr. Ernest Hilaire, Minister for Tourism, Financial investment, Inventive Industries, Tradition & Facts, Saint Lucia, states: “We are excited to host the prestigious Earth Vacation Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023 and join forces with the world-wide vacation and tourism sector to rejoice the 30th anniversary of Globe Journey Awards. The influence vacation and tourism have on our island’s financial system simply cannot be overstated.”

Lorine Charles-St Jules, CEO, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, expressed her pleasure about the Authority’s association with the Entire world Travel Awards model. She remarked: “This will be an remarkable enhance to our tourism sector as we go on to purpose for excellence in the hospitality field. We are delighted to welcome leaders from throughout the entire world and to immerse them in the hospitality and society of our stunningly lovely island.”

Saint Lucia 2023 Highlights

In addition to Earth Journey Awards, Saint Lucia has a selection of key activities and actions in 2023:

1. Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Competition (5-14 Might)
The most important new music event in the Caribbean would make a remarkably-expected return following a 3-12 months hiatus. Headline artists include things like 17-time Grammy winner Sting and reggae icon Shaggy, plus several globally-recognised performers. Tickets now on sale.

2. Saint Lucia Carnival (12-19 July)
Heralded as one particular of the greatest Carnivals in the Caribbean, the Saint Lucia Carnival will take position in July, with a lot more than 10,000 site visitors anticipated.

3. Three Peaks Challenge
New for 2023, the Saint Lucia 3 Peaks Problem allows readers to tackle 3 legendary mountains through their continue to be: Gros Piton, Petit Piton and Mount Gimie.

4. Kabawe Krawl
This new trail of bars (Kabawe is Creole for rum shack) presents you an option to satisfy the locals, swap stories and take pleasure in some Saint Lucian hospitality. Ebook a guided tour or if you are out and about search for the Kabawe Krawl signal at a collaborating venue.

5. Romance Summit
‘Say Sure to Saint Lucia’ is a International Romance Summit afterwards this calendar year, enabling agents to meet up with essential associates, including villas, resorts and marriage ceremony planners. There will also be keynote speakers, a bridalwear manner clearly show and a electronic media approach workshop.

6. Atlantic Rally Cruise
The Atlantic Rally Cruise (ARC) requires area every year and sees a fleet of more than 100 boats established sail from Las Palmas in Gran Canarias to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Saint Lucia.