“Our people are at the heart of Antigua and Barbuda’s success as a tourism destination. They are our greatest asset, and a major reason why travellers choose to return to our twin islands time and time again. As we close off an extremely successful year, with tourism arrivals surpassing predictions, it is imperative that we honor our outstanding tourism ambassadors and energize all of Team Tourism as we prepare for the 2022/2023 winter tourism season ahead.” – Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism and Investment, Antigua and Barbuda

“One thing that I’ve always come back to, especially in the role of a general manager, is ensuring that I lead from a place of empathy and getting to know my team.” – Richard Elliott, General Manager, Park Hyatt St. Kitts

“As the world looks for relief during this most difficult period, we remind you that there is no better place to refresh, renew and heal one’s mind, body and spirit than the Caribbean.” – Frank Comito, former CEO and Director General, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)

“While Jamaica’s post-pandemic tourism recovery has been remarkable and we are anticipating a strong winter season, we cannot take our current successes for granted. We are therefore doubling down on our efforts to increase arrivals out of our main source markets like Canada by engaging our major travel partners like Air Canada Vacations, WestJet, Transat and Sunwing.” – Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica

“Yes, there are serious challenges facing the sector – from aircraft availability to labor and supply shortages, but the demand side of the equation is strong, and we need to tackle these issues with solution-oriented approaches to emerge stronger and more profitable in 2023 and beyond.” – Jeffrey Pankey, President, Figment Design

“We have a leader (in Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley). She is our own, but she’s global. So we want to thank you because you remind us of our own strengths.” – Dame Graça Machel, widow of President Nelson Mandela of South Africa

“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” – Sir Winston Churchill, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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