The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Ernest Hilaire, took to his social media to announce that the country is getting the opportunity for recognition for the industry’s gold standard in global travel at the 30th edition of the World Travel Award. Meanwhile, The nation is getting nominated for six prestigious 2023 titles: These titles are:
- Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination,
- Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination,
- Caribbean’s Leading Destination,
- Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination,
- Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, and
- Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination.
Tourism service providers throughout Saint Lucia are also vying for the title of Saint Lucia’s best in the following categories:
- Leading All-Inclusive Resort: Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Royalton Saint Lucia, Sandals Grande St Lucian and Zoëtry Marigot Bay
- Leading Beach Resort: Anse Chastanet Resort, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Mystique St. Lucia by Royalton, Serenity at Coconut Bay, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, The Landings Resort & Spa, Zoëtry Marigot Bay
- Leading Boutique Resort: Anse Chastanet Resort, Cap Maison, East Winds, Ladera Resort, Serenity at Coconut Bay, Ti Kaye Resort & Spa.
- Leading Car Rental Companies: Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty
- Leading Destination Management Company: Barefoot Holidays Saint Lucia, Cox and Company Ltd., LucianStyle, Serenity Vacations & Tours, Solar Tours & Travel, Spice Travel & Tours, SunTours Caribbean
- Leading Family Resort: Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Royalton Saint Lucia, The Landings Resort & Spa.
- Leading Green Resort: Fond Doux Eco Resort, Jade Mountain Resort, Ladera Resort, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort.
- Leading Honeymoon Resort: Anse Chastanet Resort, Cap Maison, Jade Mountain Resort, Ladera Resort, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort. Additionally, The Landings Resort & Spa, Zoëtry Marigot Bay Saint Lucia
- Leading Hotel: Bel Jou Hotel, Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel, East Winds, Rabot Hotel by Hotel Chocolat, Sol Sanctum, The SoCo House
- Leading Luxury Hotel Villa: Four Bedroom Beachfront Collection @ Sugar Beach. A Viceroy Resort, Galaxy Sanctuary @ Jade Mountain Resort. Penthouse Three Bedroom Residence with Plunge Pool @ Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia, Saman House @ Cap Maison, Villa La Fleur @ Ladera Resort
- Leading Resort: Body Holiday Saint Lucia, Cap Maison, Jade Mountain Resort, Ladera Resort, Mystique Saint Lucia by Royalton, Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, Sugar Beach, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, A Viceroy Resort. Additionally, The Landings Resort & Spa, Zoëtry Marigot Bay Saint Lucia
- Leading Tour Operator: Carnival Sailing, Cox Tours, LucianStyle, Real St. Lucia Tours,
- Serenity Vacations & Tours, Solar Tours & Travel, Spice Travel & Tours
- Leading Travel Agency: Going Places Travel, My Kind of Travel, Travel & Leisure Centre
- Leading Villa Resort: Cap Maison, Stonefield Villa Resort, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
- Leading Wedding Resort: Anse Chastanet Resort, Cap Maison, Jade Mountain Resort, Ladera Resort, Mystique Sain Lucia by Royalton. Others also include: Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, The Landings Resort & Spa, Zoëtry Marigot Bay Saint Lucia.
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire asserted that the travellers’ Confidence in Saint Lucia’s sustainable tourism products is increasing. Further, World Tourism Awards has nominated as more of the island’s service providers have for Accolades in 2023. The service providers include
- The Soco House,
- Zoëtry Marigot Bay
- Sea Spray Cruises
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister shared that these are all new contenders for leading Caribbean titles.
Deputy Prime Minister Hilaire said they are delighted that the world recognises and praises Saint Lucia’s outstanding services for travellers worldwide. Further, He stated that Saint Lucia is proud to be a leader in the Caribbean. Additionally, he committed that they look forward to offering our guests unforgettable experiences in 2023 and beyond.
Furthermore, Deputy PM Hilaire congratulated all service providers who upheld their titles in 2022. At the same time, he took the opportunity to wish everyone competing in 2023 the best of luck. Accordingly, The 30th anniversary of the World Travel Awards Caribbean and the Americas will be commemorated in Saint Lucia at a red-carpet reception on August 26, 2023.
